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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Murphy (ranked 5561 p4p, 2692 weight class) and Marko Rakic (ranked 578 p4p, 350 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rakic's choice of entrance music: Right Above It. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Rakic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rakic gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.
Rakic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Rakic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murphy wants to stand and escape but Rakic is having none of it.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Rakic chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy is trying to keep Rakic in close.
Rakic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Rakic is proving a slippery customer.
Rakic is working Murphy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rakic controls the pace.
Rakic scoring with some ground and pound.
Murphy has momentary wrist control but Rakic slips an elbow through the middle.
Rakic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rakic postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rakic defends it easily.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic with a nice head shot there.
Rakic is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Rakic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Rakic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rakic is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rakic works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Rakic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rakic landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pulls Rakic in close to prevent any damage.
Rakic preventing the sweep.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rakic passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rakic slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Rakic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rakic is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murphy is trying to maintain the position but Rakic is very close to passing his half guard.
Rakic working Murphy over with strikes.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy is looking to control Rakic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Rakic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rakic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rakic decides to stand back up.
Rakic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Rakic from controlling successfully.
Marko Rakic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rakic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rakic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakic preventing the sweep.
Rakic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rakic stands up from Murphy's guard - Rakic perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rakic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rakic thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic lands with a punch from half guard.
Rakic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rakic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rakic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rakic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rakic working Murphy over with strikes.
Murphy trying to hold on to Rakic's head to control him but Rakic postures up.
Rakic lands strikes from half guard.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rakic is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rakic drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rakic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Rakic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murphy trying to control here.
Rakic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rakic winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rakic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Rakic there.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rakic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Rakic in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is staying active underneath Rakic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Murphy is rocked!
Rakic is controlling the pace.
Rakic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rakic is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rakic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murphy trying to control here.
Rakic is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Rakic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rakic tries to bum rush Murphy with a series of wild strikes but Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murphy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rakic lands a two punch combo.
Rakic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Rakic.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Rakic shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murphy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murphy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rakic off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rakic gets a clinch.
Rakic has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Murphy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Murphy just trying to survive but Rakic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rakic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Can Murphy hold on?! Rakic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Murphy wants to control his opponent's hands but Rakic gets his hands free.
Rakic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rakic is landing with strikes from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Murphy as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rakic!
Rakic trying to control momentarily.
Murphy covers up after that shot from Rakic.
Rakic lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Murphy covers up after that shot from Rakic.
Oh Murphy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is keeping busy.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Rakic lands strikes to the head.
Rakic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rakic lands a series of strikes from the back and Murphy goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Rakic!
A relieved looking Marko Rakic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Yoder (ranked 2752 p4p, 1501 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 394 p4p, 222 weight class). Conor OShea will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoder.
Yoder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
Yoder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yoder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Yoder.
Good exchange - OShea coming out on top.
Yoder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
OShea missing with a left hand there. Yoder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As OShea looks to move away, Yoder throws a big counter combo but OShea just gets out of the way.
OShea misses the shot to the body.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OShea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from OShea. Yoder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
OShea has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from OShea lands but Yoder takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea closes the distance and clinches.
OShea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - OShea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yoder lands a nice hook to OShea's body. OShea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OShea misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yoder finds it's way round the side to connect with OShea's head.
OShea scores with a head kick. Yoder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoder is fending him off so far but OShea persists. Nope, Yoder circles away and we're back to standing.
Yoder throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OShea lands a nice looking body shot.
OShea shoots in for a takedown but Yoder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yoder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OShea misses with a head kick.
OShea avoids the body shot from Yoder.
OShea throws a combination that misses
and Yoder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OShea wants to break the clinch but can't.
OShea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OShea misses with a looping left.
OShea's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoder under the eye.
Yoder misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea lands a high kick!
OShea throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder lunges at OShea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by OShea's hand.
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yoder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoder misses with a low kick.
Yoder lands a nice shot to the body.
OShea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoder.
Yoder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yoder lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OShea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OShea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yoder misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from OShea.
Yoder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
OShea rushes Yoder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OShea goes for a double leg but Yoder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yoder continues to drive forward.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoder tries to counter with a takedown but OShea is quick to defend against it.
OShea lands a head kick!
OShea throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoder counters with a left to the body.
OShea throws a lazy head kick
and Yoder counters with a nice uppercut.
OShea looks winded!
Yoder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OShea.
Some wild striking there from Yoder.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoder stuns OShea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OShea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yoder but Yoder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OShea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yoder.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoder misses the target.
OShea shoots for a takedown but Yoder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OShea scores with the left hand. Yoder knows he should have avoided that one.
OShea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yoder feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
OShea wants to clinch up but Yoder keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Yoder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OShea.
Yoder blocks a head kick by OShea.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoder went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryan Yoder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OShea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yoder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yoder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
OShea misses with a wild body shot.
Yoder appears to be looking for a big counter.
OShea misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OShea is breathing heavily.
OShea wants to clinch
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yoder.
OShea just misses with a punch to the body.
OShea misses with a hook to the body
and Yoder counters with a stiff right hand.
OShea swings widly with a right hand
and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OShea thinking.
Yoder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OShea throws a head kick that misses.
Yoder is looking to wear down OShea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
OShea scores with a jab.
OShea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yoder lands a right hook to the body.
OShea throws a head kick that misses.
Yoder slips under a jab from OShea.
OShea misses the body punch
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea misses with a straight left.
OShea throws a hook but Yoder blocks it.
Yoder looks to land a combination but OShea avoids it well.
OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea throws a series of punches but Yoder avoids them all with ease.
Yoder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OShea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yoder misses with a double jab.
OShea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OShea avoids a punch combination nicely.
OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OShea is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
OShea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OShea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoder counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OShea was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoder.
Ryan Yoder is winning the standup battle so far.
OShea checks a leg kick.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
Yoder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
OShea takes one to the side of the head.
Yoder misses with a body kick.
OShea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OShea swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoder misses with a series of wild punches.
OShea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yoder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yoder controlling the action here.
Yoder decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OShea wants to clinch up but Yoder keeps it at a distance.
Yoder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
OShea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OShea tries for a takedown but Yoder circles away easily
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoder lands with a shot to the body.
OShea fails in his attempt to clinch.
OShea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 OShea is rocked!
OShea misses with a body shot
and Yoder counters with a leg kick.
Yoder lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
OShea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoder.
OShea is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoder finish him?
OShea fails to land the takedown.
Yoder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
OShea swings widly with a right hand
and Yoder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yoder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits OSheas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yoder grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! OShea takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Yoder cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Yoder!
Ryan Yoder made sure to mention his sponsor, NEVERMIND in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 2822 p4p, 2685 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 361 p4p, 348 weight class). Sven Ludwig acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig moves in looking to clinch but Immanuel pushes him off.
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.
Ludwig is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Immanuel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ludwig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Immanuel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Immanuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Immanuel stops a takedown attempt from Ludwig.
Ludwig tries for a takedown. No joy.
Immanuel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Immanuel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ludwig turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ludwig throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Immanuel is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig wants to stand but Immanuel is controlling his arm.
Ludwig trying to control the action but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
Ludwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel struggling a bit here.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Ludwig has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ludwig wants to stand but Immanuel has his arm trapped.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Immanuel is trying to get back to half guard.
Ludwig sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Immanuel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Immanuel defending against the ground and pound.
Immanuel tries to improve position but can't.
Ludwig landing a few strikes.
Ludwig tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Immanuel taking a bit of punishment here - Ludwig scoring with strikes.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Immanuel is working away.
Ludwig wants to stand but Immanuel has his arm trapped.
Ludwig working the head with strikes.
Immanuel dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.
Immanuel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ludwig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Immanuel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ludwig throws an elbow but Immanuel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Immanuel is trying to control Ludwig's posture but Ludwig avoids it.
Ludwig scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ludwig looks up at the clock and then as Immanuel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ludwig smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ground and pound from Ludwig seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ludwig misses with the ground and pound.
Ludwig misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ludwig postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Immanuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Ludwig are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ludwig throws an elbow but Immanuel slips to the side and avoids it well.
Immanuel is trying to improve his position.
Ludwig looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Immanuel is avoiding damage well.
Ludwig in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ludwig in side control, throwing shots but Immanuel defends.
Immanuel is looking for a sweep.
Ludwig is putting a hurting on Immanuel here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Immanuel tries a low kick but Ludwig avoids it.
Ludwig misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Immanuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Ludwig. Beautiful body shot.
Ludwig throws a looping overhand right but Immanuel ducks down to avoid it.
Ludwig closes the distance and clinches.
Immanuel digs a right hand into Ludwig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ludwig's gas tank.
Ludwig prevents the takedown attempt.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
Ludwig lands a nice knee to the body.
Ludwig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Immanuel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ludwig.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Immanuel prevents it.
Immanuel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ludwig is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Immanuel to the mat. Immanuel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Immanuel's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ludwig stands up over Immanuel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ludwig stopping the sweep attempt from Immanuel.
Ludwig wants to control from the top but Immanuel keeps moving.
Ludwig engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ludwig accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ludwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Immanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sven Ludwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Immanuel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ludwig or perhaps it was just good defense by Immanuel, which made it look bad.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Immanuel regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ludwig.
Immanuel wants to sweep but no luck.
Ludwig looking to pass the guard.
Ludwig trying to control the position from guard on top but Immanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig postures up in Immanuel's guard and throws a big left but Immanuel blocks it.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig throws a big right hand that misses.
Ludwig is working Immanuel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ludwig throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ludwig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Immanuel pulls Ludwig in close to prevent any damage.
Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ludwig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Immanuel.
Ludwig lands a jab-cross combination.
Immanuel throws a low kick but Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Immanuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ludwig drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ludwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Immanuel is trying to control the position but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ludwig throws a big elbow that misses.
Ludwig scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Immanuel has control of Ludwig's left arm, preventing Ludwig from doing any damage.
Immanuel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Immanuel scores with a nice body kick.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Immanuel looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Immanuel throws a hook but Ludwig avoids it easily.
Immanuel tries to clinch up.
Ludwig throws a right hand that Immanuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Immanuel also avoids with ease.
Immanuel is looking to counter punch.
Ludwig cracks Immanuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Immanuel moves in looking to clinch but Ludwig pushes him off.
Immanuel clinches with his opponent.
Immanuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Immanuel is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Immanuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sven Ludwig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Immanuel misses with a takedown
and Ludwig counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Immanuel!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Immanuel dodges the ground and pound from Ludwig.
Immanuel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ludwig landing a few strikes.
Immanuel defending against the ground and pound.
Ludwig cracks Immanuel with a big right hand but Immanuel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Immanuel wants to control but Ludwig postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An elbow from Ludwig crashes against the mat.
Immanuel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Immanuel regains half guard, as Ludwig was trying to land strikes.
Immanuel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig trying to control the action but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Immanuel defending well though.
Immanuel is trying to control but can't.
Ludwig lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ludwig sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Immanuel defending well though.
Ludwig throwing shots but Immanuel is blocking nicely.
Ludwig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Immanuel's head.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Ludwig. Ludwig gets slowly back to his feet.
Ludwig connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel scores with a nice strike.
Ludwig gets caught flat footed, as Immanuel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ludwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Immanuel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Immanuel won't allow Ludwig to sweep him here.
Ludwig is controlling Immanuel's posture.
Immanuel preventing the sweep.
Immanuel prevents Ludwig from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ludwig is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Immanuel misses with a two punch combination.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Immanuel.
Immanuel wants to clinch up but Ludwig keeps it at a distance.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown but Immanuel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ludwig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
Ludwig is looking to clinch.
Ludwig takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ludwig.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Ludwig.
Ludwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Immanuel circles away.
Immanuel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ludwig tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeshua Immanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ludwig throws the kick towards the body but Immanuel avoids it.
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Immanuel circles away easily
and Ludwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Ludwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ludwig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Ludwig!
Sven Ludwig decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 3129 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Brady Jackson (ranked 386 p4p, 321 weight class). Osama Akharraz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brady Jackson's chin.
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7 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akharraz wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Akharraz throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Akharraz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Akharraz.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Akharraz.
Jackson avoiding damage as Akharraz throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Akharraz fails to land.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Akharraz there.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Akharraz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akharraz moves away from the strike by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Akharraz.
Jackson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Akharraz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akharraz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Akharraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akharraz missing with knees to the body.
Akharraz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Akharraz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akharraz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson letting Akharraz take a breather here.
Akharraz gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Akharraz.
Akharraz presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akharraz lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akharraz has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Akharraz.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akharraz misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akharraz misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Akharraz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Akharraz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akharraz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akharraz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akharraz just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Akharraz misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akharraz fails to land.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Akharraz has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Akharraz.
Akharraz keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Akharraz.
Akharraz gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Akharraz rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but Akharraz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akharraz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akharraz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akharraz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akharraz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz misses with an elbow strike.
Akharraz lands a nice shot to the body.
Osama Akharraz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akharraz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Akharraz uses from the top position.
Akharraz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Akharraz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Akharraz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Akharraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akharraz, as that shot connected.
Osama Akharraz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akharraz moves out of range of the strikes.
Akharraz forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akharraz tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Akharraz back against the cage.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brady Jackson.
Akharraz slows down the pace here.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Akharraz holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Akharraz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Akharraz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson jumps guard but Akharraz stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akharraz.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akharraz scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Akharraz is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akharraz.
Jackson tries to break free but Akharraz pushes him back against the cage.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akharraz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akharraz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Akharraz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Akharraz lands a right hand.
Akharraz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Akharraz tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Akharraz swinging wildly here.
Akharraz moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Akharraz lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Jackson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Akharraz and Jackson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Akharraz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Akharraz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 2138 p4p, 2298 weight class) and Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 112 p4p, 121 weight class). Alligator comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Features - Always. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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28
140
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buenaventura Durruti!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alligator, as that shot connected.
Durruti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alligator misses with a right hand
and Durruti counters with a straight right hand.
Alligator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Alligator.
Durruti moves out of range of the body kick.
Alligator connects with an inside leg kick.
Alligator looks to score with a jab to the body but Durruti is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Durruti! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator wants to slow Durruti down by chopping away at his legs.
Durruti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alligator connects with a solid leg kick.
Alligator looks to score with a jab to the body but Durruti is just out of range.
Durruti checks a low kick from Alligator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durruti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alligator. Alligator obviously looking to wear him down.
Alligator with a nice calf kick.
Durruti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durruti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alligator.
As Durruti looks to move away, Alligator throws a big counter combo but Durruti just gets out of the way.
Alligator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Durruti counters with a straight right hand.
Durruti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alligator ducks under a wild hook from Durruti.
Durruti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durruti looks to land a right hand but Alligator moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alligator with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Alligator misses.
It seemed like Durruti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durruti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black Alligator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alligator throws out a leg kick but Durruti moves out of range and Alligator only half commits.
Durruti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durruti ducks under a wild hook from Alligator.
Durruti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alligator misses with a wild body shot.
Alligator moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDurruti.
Durruti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alligator.
Alligator sets himself, and Durruti steps forward looking for the clinch! Alligator avoids it this time.
An inside leg kick from Alligator misses.
Alligator wants to land a leg kick but Durruti is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durruti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durruti moves away from the strike by Alligator.
Durruti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alligator just misses with a punch to the body.
Durruti unleashes a big counter combination but Alligator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alligator with a jab.
No joy there for Alligator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alligator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durruti looks to throw the jab but Alligator is out of range.
Alligator half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alligator swings for the body but Durruti moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Alligator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durruti defending well as Alligator loads up on a big left hand.
Durruti connects with a nice looking jab.
Alligator turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alligator scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alligator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durruti moves away.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Alligator avoids it with no problem.
Alligator fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alligator. Durruti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alligator lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alligator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Alligator dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Durruti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alligator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alligator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Durruti counters with a head kick that drops Alligator to the mat! Alligator scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Alligator is looking to wear down Durruti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alligator dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durruti. That did some damage!
Black Alligator is winning the standup battle so far.
Durruti lands a jab to the nose.
Alligator is rocked!
Alligator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Alligator is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durruti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Durruti flicks out a counter leg kick but Alligator steps away.
Alligator seems to have got his legs back now.
Alligator scores with a jab to the body.
Alligator scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durruti lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durruti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alligator throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durruti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alligator connects with a body shot that sends Durruti's belly button to the back.
Alligator cracks Durruti with a good jab.
Alligator scores with a decent looking hook.
Black Alligator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alligator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durruti moves away.
Alligator closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Buenaventura Durruti has been cut.
Alligator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alligator misses the body punch
and Durruti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alligator!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alligator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durruti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alligator misses with a few strikes there.
Alligator throws a front kick aimed at Durruti's knee but Durruti avoids it well.
A jab from Durruti misses.
Durruti connects with a looping right hand.
Alligator lands a jab to Durruti's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alligator. Durruti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durruti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alligator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durruti counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durruti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Durruti avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durruti!
Alligator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alligator takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durruti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alligator.
Alligator throws a low kick but Durruti moves out of range easily.
Alligator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durruti was well out of range. Poor timing from Alligator.
Alligator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durruti can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durruti.
Durruti with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alligator to score with a decent uppercut.
Durruti misses with a left hand
and Alligator counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alligator looks to land a left hand but Durruti moved out of range nicely.
Alligator sets himself, and Durruti steps forward looking for the clinch! Alligator avoids it this time.
Durruti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durruti throws a right and a left that Alligator avoids nicely.
Alligator with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alligator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alligator moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDurruti.
Alligator thows a leg kick but Durruti checks it
and Durruti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Alligator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buenaventura Durruti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Alligator throws a hook to the side of Durruti's head but Durruti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durruti wants to counter the offense by Alligator and move into the clinch position.
Alligator throws a chopping leg kick but Durruti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durruti tries a quick counter leg kick but Alligator is wise to it.
Alligator throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alligator wants to slow Durruti down by chopping away at his legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Alligator scores with a four punch combination!
Alligator throws a leg kick but Durruti moved away.
Durruti throws a fast counter high kick but Alligator manages to duck under it in time.
Durruti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durruti throws a hook to the side of Alligator's head but Alligator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alligator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alligator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Durruti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alligator throws a series of punches but Durruti moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alligator throws a low kick, looking for Durruti's leg but Durruti calmly moves out of range.
Durruti shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alligator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durruti avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Durruti.
It seemed like Durruti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alligator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durruti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alligator motions for Durruti to come forward. Alligator throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durruti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alligator.
Durruti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alligator takes a swing at Durruti's ribcage but misses.
Black Alligator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durruti checks a leg kick nicely.
Durruti unleashes a big counter combination but Alligator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Durruti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alligator looks to land a combination but Durruti avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Alligator. Those never looked like landing.
Alligator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durruti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durruti throws a big counter head kick but Alligator avoids it with no problem.
Alligator swings for the body but Durruti moves out of range.
Durruti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alligator lands with an overhand left.
Alligator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durruti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alligator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durruti in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alligator.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Durruti might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alligator has got the better of the exchanges.
Durruti moves out of range as Alligator throws a body kick.
Durruti wants to slow Alligator down by chopping away at his legs.
Durruti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alligator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alligator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alligator works Durruti's body with a nice hook.
Alligator misses with a body shot.
Durruti misses the jab.
Alligator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Durruti counter with a right hand.
Durruti throws the left hand but Alligator avoids the punch easily.
Alligator appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator misses with a wild body shot.
Durruti avoids the body shot from Alligator.
Alligator misses with a body shot
and Durruti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alligator's knee momentarily.
Alligator throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alligator throws a series of punches but Durruti avoids them all with ease.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Alligator avoids it with no problem.
Alligator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durruti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Alligator avoids it with no problem.
Alligator scores with a leg kick.
Alligator lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buenaventura Durruti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alligator throws a front kick aimed at Durruti's knee but Durruti avoids it well.
Alligator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Alligator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alligator, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Alligator!
A victorious Black Alligator thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rawse (ranked 2254 p4p, 2683 weight class) and Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 96 p4p, 111 weight class). Dmitri Zaitsev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricky Rawse's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaitsev lands a big head kick that sends Rawse tumbling to the mat! Zaitsev takes a step backwards and waves Rawse back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Rawse throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Rawse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Rawse - just one landing.
Zaitsev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rawse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Rawse there.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse misses the jab.
Rawse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the cage.
Zaitsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaitsev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Rawse throws a good cross that connects.
Rawse takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Rawse lands a jab.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaitsev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rawse is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaitsev has double underhooks.
Rawse wants to break free but Zaitsev has control.
Zaitsev has Rawse pushed against the cage.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaitsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaitsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawse's efforts to push away.
Zaitsev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Zaitsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaitsev gets a clinch.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Zaitsev slows down the pace here.
Rawse is trying to break free.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Zaitsev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawse is trying to force a seperation but Zaitsev has the dominant position.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
Zaitsev stalling against the cage.
Zaitsev has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rawse up against the cage.
Rawse tries to break free but Zaitsev pushes him back against the cage.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Zaitsev keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaitsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Zaitsev misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitsev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rawse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Zaitsev slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rawse. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawse slips a jab and a cross from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws out a leg kick but Rawse moves out of range and Zaitsev only half commits.
Rawse scores with a nice head shot.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse lands a really nice looking cross but Zaitsev seems unphased.
Zaitsev lands an overhand right.
Zaitsev misses with a jab to the body
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zaitsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse lands a jab-cross combination.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Zaitsev avoids them all with ease.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaitsev misses with a shot to the body
and Zaitsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawse lands with a cross.
A jab from Zaitsev misses.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Ricky Rawse is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaitsev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev shoots in and drives through. Rawse sprawls well.
Zaitsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawse throws out a powerful jab.
Zaitsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse tests Zaitsev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Zaitsev counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rawse.
Zaitsev blocks a jab.
Zaitsev sizes up Rawse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaitsev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rawse! Zaitsev lets Rawse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rawse is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse digs a good hook to Zaitsev's body.
Zaitsev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rawse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rawse.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
A combination from Rawse does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Zaitsev ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawse.
Zaitsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses.
Zaitsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaitsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that Rawse semi-blocks.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse works Zaitsev's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsev misses with a few strikes there.
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Rawse.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaitsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaitsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rawse letting Zaitsev take a breather here.
Zaitsev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rawse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawse connects with a nice looking jab.
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rawse defends well and Zaitsev ends up having to push Rawse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rawse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rawse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rawse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rawse cracks Zaitsev with a hook to the temple - Zaitsev is on wobbly legs here! Rawse swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Zaitsev falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rawse wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Rawse!
Our winner, Ricky Rawse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Whorely Alvarez (ranked 1463 p4p, 1315 weight class) and Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 196 p4p, 178 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whorely Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burduada No Cranio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alvarez counters with an inside leg kick.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick that Alvarez semi-blocks.
Burduada No Cranio is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burduada No Cranio misses with a low kick as Alvarez jumps back.
Alvarez slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a hook but Burduada No Cranio blocks it.
We've been told by Alvarez's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alvarez checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Burduada No Cranio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burduada No Cranio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Alvarez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Burduada No Cranio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to break free.
Burduada No Cranio throws an elbow but it misses.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Burduada No Cranio landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Burduada No Cranio stalling in the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to break free.
Alvarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burduada No Cranio trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burduada No Cranio tries to land knees in the clinch but Alvarez avoids the damage to the body.
Burduada No Cranio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez is pushing Burduada No Cranio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burduada No Cranio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alvarez blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvarez.
Burduada No Cranio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Burduada No Cranio throws a leg kick
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Burduada No Cranio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burduada No Cranio misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvarez lands a big head kick that sends Burduada No Cranio tumbling to the mat! Alvarez takes a step backwards and waves Burduada No Cranio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Burduada No Cranio is rocked!
It looks like Ricardo Burduada No Cranio has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez lands an uppercut, right on the button! Burduada No Cranio tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Whorely Alvarez!
In his post fight interview, Whorely Alvarez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naiki Nekele (ranked 1123 p4p, 1496 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 46 p4p, 67 weight class). Sepi Pulkkinen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Naiki Nekele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nekele is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nekele closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele misses with a series of wild punches.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nekele connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Nekele lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nekele lands a nice uppercut.
Nekele wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nekele blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Nekele tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nekele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele tries to circle away but Pulkkinen has him pinned against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nekele.
Nekele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nekele gets control of Pulkkinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nekele will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pulkkinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nekele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nekele closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen gets underhooks to prevent Nekele's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Nekele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Nekele is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nekele takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Nekele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen gets through Nekele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nekele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Nekele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Nekele's ribcage. Nekele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nekele up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Nekele being controlled against the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele takes a shot to the head.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Nekele is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Pulkkinen stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulkkinen has Nekele up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen prevents Nekele from breaking the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nekele on the side of the head.
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nekele doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen drops Nekele with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nekele looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pulkkinen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nekele! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A very excited looking Sepi Pulkkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tatu Kurri (ranked 1152 p4p, 2320 weight class) and Don Bronson (ranked 179 p4p, 339 weight class). Bronson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Glass Candy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kurri lands.
Kurri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurri throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Kurri throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurri tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatu Kurri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Kurri lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurri moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Kurri misses the shot to the body.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kurri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurri.
Bronson misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurri misses with a straight left.
Kurri throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Bronson stuns Kurri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Kurri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bronson. That one must have hurt.
Kurri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bronson.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bronson lands the left hand.
Kurri misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurri.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bronson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kurri throwing strikes but Bronson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kurri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O Heaven, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kurri struggling a bit here.
Bronson tries to advance to mount but Kurri denies him.
Bronson moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri wants to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Kurri working to try and regain half guard.
Bronson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kurri has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Let's hope that Bronson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bronson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kurri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurri regains half guard.
Well, if Bronson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kurri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurri has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bronson wants to control from the top but Kurri keeps moving.
Bronson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson looking to sit in guard and control but Kurri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bronson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kurri postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kurri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kurri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bronson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bronson wants to control but Kurri postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tatu Kurri will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kurri throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson moves out of range as Kurri strikes.
Kurri throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Kurri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kurri misses the jab.
Kurri throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson moves out of range as Kurri strikes.
Bronson lands with a hook. Kurri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bronson connects with a nice looking jab.
Bronson throws the kick towards the body but Kurri avoids it.
Kurri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kurri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kurri!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurri throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson slips a jab from Kurri.
Bronson throws out a counter right but Kurri avoids it with no problem.
Don Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurri throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Kurri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
Bronson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bronson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronson duly obliges.
Kurri moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Kurri moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurri misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurri scrambles back to his feet.
Kurri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri staying out of range there.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Kurri thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurri.
A swing and a miss from Kurri.
Bronson scores with a jab. Kurri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bronson swings for the body but Kurri moves out of range.
Kurri slips a jab and a cross from Bronson.
Kurri takes one on the button.
Kurri misses with a takedown attempt - Bronson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bronson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurri with a body shot.
Bronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Bronson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson slips under a jab from Kurri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kurri throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Kurri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Kurri.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurri misses with a double jab.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Kurri moves away and avoids it.
Kurri throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Kurri connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bronson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kurri - the referee stops the clock and Bronson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kurri. Bronson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kurri looking to score a takedown here. Bronson is defending well but Kurri drives through and ends up in Bronson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Kurri from controlling successfully.
Kurri is really struggling to control Bronson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Bronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kurri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A slow jab from Kurri misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Kurri.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurri throws out the jab.
Bronson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurri tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurri thows a leg kick but Bronson checks it
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Kurri looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
A cross from Bronson lands.
Bronson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurri misses with the body kick
and Bronson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Kurri misses its intended target.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson defending well as Kurri loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Kurri's leg. Kurri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kurri misses the target.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
Bronson lands a right hook to the body.
Kurri shoots and misses
and Bronson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kurri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kurri misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
Bronson slips a straight right by Kurri.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurri at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kurri.
Bronson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurri throws a push kick but Bronson slaps the foot to one side.
Kurri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurri.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurri, as that shot connected.
Kurri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurri doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurri walks into a left hand.
Bronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kurri throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurri should have avoided that one.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Kurri shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson lands with a hook. Kurri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bronson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurri misses with a right hand
and Bronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson throws a jab when Kurri was well out of range.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Kurri.
Kurri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson throws out a counter right but Kurri avoids it with no problem.
Bronson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kurri if he has to take too many more of those.
Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kurri misses the jab.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kurri.
Bronson wants to get back to his feet but Kurri is dominant here and he's now got Bronson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson trying to control the hands but Kurri breaks the grip.
Kurri has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kurri avoiding Bronson 's attempts to control his hands.
Bronson can't escape the position.
Bronson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kurri gets his way!
Kurri gets his hands free as Bronson looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bronson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
Bronson needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kurri scores with punches to the body.
Bronson prevents Kurri from getting a body triangle.
Kurri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bronson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Don Bronson just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bronson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Kurri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Kurri shoots in looking for a takedown. Bronson tries to sprawl out of it but Kurri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bronson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurri just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurri throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.
Kurri lands a really nice looking cross but Bronson seems unphased.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronson throws a body punch but Kurri moves out of range.
Bronson throws a hook but Kurri avoids it easily.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kurri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Kurri.
Kurri shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurri.
Bronson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Kurri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bronson did well to prevent Kurri getting side control.
Bronson tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.
Bronson is controlling Kurri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kurri works his way into side control.
Bronson tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bronson trying to control here.
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bronson sees it coming and defends easily.
Bronson wants to get back to full guard.
Bronson taking some punishment here, with Kurri in his half guard.
Kurri is looking for a kimura but Bronson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurri to get the leverage.
Bronson is trying is best to control the position here.
Kurri working the head and body with strikes.
Bronson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bronson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bronson passes Kurri's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kurri is looking for a sweep. Bronson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronson controlling the action here.
Kurri moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bronson passes into side control.
Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Bronson stalls from top position.
Kurri is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kurri!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Don Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurri throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Kurri tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurri misses with a double jab.
Bronson feints and then cracks Kurri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kurri down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bronson.
Kurri misses with a straight right.
Bronson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurri.
Bronson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri thuds his right hand into Bronson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kurri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurri scrambles back to his feet.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Kurri with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Bronson. No joy for Kurri on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Kurri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bronson counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatu Kurri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurri.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bronson lands a jab to the nose.
Kurri moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Kurri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson works Kurri's body with a nice hook.
Kurri misses with a looping left.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Bronson tests Kurri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Bronson.
Kurri misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurri.
Kurri tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri lands with an uppercut that bounces Bronson off the cage and back into range.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurri.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kurri steps away.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Kurri.
Kurri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson scores with a leg kick.
Kurri misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurri throws a poor cross that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown but Bronson shows good takedown defense.
Bronson jabs at Kurri's body.
Bronson cracks Kurri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson keeps Kurri at a distance using the push kick.
Bronson thows a body kick. Kurri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Kurri moved away.
Bronson walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Kurri down.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but Kurri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurri walks into a straight right hand from Bronson.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson with a jab.
Kurri looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Kurri connects with a right hand. Bronson shakes it off.
Kurri cracks Bronson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kurri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Bronson lands a jab.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Kurri lands a lovely overhand right.
Kurri misses with a head kick.
Bronson blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson slips a straight right by Kurri.
Bronson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurri. Kurri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kurri looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Kurri's knee but Kurri avoids it well.
Kurri misses with a hook.
Bronson tests Kurri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurri scores with a three punch combo!
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kurri doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Kurri is avoiding it.
Kurri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurri throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kurri ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bronson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Don Bronson!
Don Bronson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 878 p4p, 1135 weight class) and Klay Dee (ranked 48 p4p, 62 weight class). Lalla comes to the cage accompanied by ЛЮБИ. Dee has chosen Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a low kick but Lalla moves out of range easily.
Lalla blocks a head kick by Dee.
Lalla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lalla scrambles back to his feet.
Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lalla momentarily.
Dee lands a jab to the nose.
Lalla is rocked!
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dee as he avoids it easily.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Dee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lalla under the eye.
Lalla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dee throws a leg kick but Lalla sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lalla shoots in but Dee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dee.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Dee misses.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Dee shows good takedown defense.
Dee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lalla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dee is fending him off so far but Lalla persists. Nope, Dee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lalla drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Dee gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dee avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Dee.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lalla drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lalla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dee sneaks back into half guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Dee defending well.
Dee kicks off Lalla and gets to his feet.
Dee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lalla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalla avoids the head kick by Dee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dee lands a jab to the nose.
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dee defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee lunges at Lalla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lalla's hand.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dee is looking to land body kicks.
Lalla gets a double leg takedown into Dee's guard.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.
Dee wants to stand and escape but Lalla is having none of it.
Dee keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Dee wants to stand but Lalla is controlling the position.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Dee keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Dee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard.
Dee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dee looking to pass the guard.
Dee content to stall in guard here.
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee controlling from the top position.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing Dee from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dee lands with a nice body punch.
Dee delivers a nice body kick.
Lalla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lalla shoots for a takedown but Dee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dee. No joy for Lalla on that attempt.
Lalla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lalla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lalla moves away.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lalla goes for a double leg but Dee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dee continues to drive forward.
Dee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Dee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt - Dee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab lands there for Dee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lalla.
Dee takes a swing at Lalla's ribcage but misses.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well.
Dee jabs at Lalla's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee scores with a nice strike.
Lalla walks into a jab.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Dee sprawls well.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Dee.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lalla fails to land the takedown.
Lalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Lalla walks into a jab.
Lalla feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Dee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lalla off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Lalla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla walks into a straight right hand from Dee.
Lalla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Dee catches Lalla right on the button with a cross.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Lalla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lalla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lalla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dee lands with a hook. Lalla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dee throws a monster overhand right that drops Lalla! Dee follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klay Dee!
A very excited looking Klay Dee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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