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PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 984 p4p, 579 weight class) and Esa Kettu (ranked 130 p4p, 69 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
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!
Kettu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Date.
Kettu misses with a jab to the body
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date misses with a looping right.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a nice strike.
Kettu's corner calls for a 1-2. Kettu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kettu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kettu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu connects with a looping right hand.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu throws a looping overhand right but Date ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Date sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu punishes Date's body with a nice straight punch.
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Date takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Date stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kettu slips under a jab from Date.
Date misses with a looping left.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Date takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamoru Date is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Kettu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu scores with a nice head shot.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Kettu clinches.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kettu scores with a body shot.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu tries to work over Date's front leg with a kick but Date checks it.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Kettu.
Nice shot by Kettu.
Date closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kettu.
Kettu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Date - that will leave a mark!
Kettu blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kettu. Date does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date looks to land a left hand but Kettu moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Date!
Kettu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Date had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kettu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kettu is out of range and Date settles back down.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kettu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Date lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Kettu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Date.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Date on the inside.
We've been informed that Kettu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Date.
Kettu looks winded!
Date lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu prevents a body shot from Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Kettu.
Date misses with some punches.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date presses Kettu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Kettu tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Kettu back against the cage.
Date cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kettu scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kettu throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kettu.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kettu thuds a left hand into Date's body.
Date lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Date darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Date misses with a hook.
Kettu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date lands a body shot.
Kettu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kettu moves away.
Date misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu lands a leg kick that knocks Date off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu ducks right into an uppercut from Date.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Date.
Kettu throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu tries to land a body kick
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kettu misses with a right hand
and Kettu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kettu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Date scores with a shot to the body.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu tries a quick counter leg kick but Date is wise to it.
Date with the inside leg kick.
Kettu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu clobbers Date with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Date throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Date lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kettu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Date has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Date and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Date misses.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kettu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Date moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Date swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kettu throws a hook but Date avoids it easily.
Date moves out of range of the strikes.
Date tried to counter with a leg kick but Kettu avoided it.
Date uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kettu has time to react.
Kettu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu feints a counter leg kick.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick.
Date avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Date misses its target.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Date misses the target.
Date dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Date avoids the head kick by Kettu.
Date throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Kettu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kettu throws a big shot that misses.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Kettu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Date connects with a body shot that sends Kettu's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu misses with a leg kick
and Date counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kettu thinking.
Kettu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kettu misses with a kick to the body
and Date counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Date takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kettu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date throws a quick inside leg kick.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kettu at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Kettu. Those never looked like landing.
Date swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Date connects with a solid leg kick.
Date misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kettu cracks Date with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Date checks a low kick from Kettu.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date thumps Kettu with a low kick.
Kettu tries to move into range but Date moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kettu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Date checks the leg kick.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu throws an overhand right that lands on Date's shoulder, as Date tries to avoid the shot.
Date keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu thinks about the counter body kick.
Kettu connects with a nice looking jab.
Kettu throws a push kick but Date slaps the foot to one side.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kettu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Date is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Date is just out of range.
Kettu throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Date.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kettu in his tracks.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu throws a low kick but Date avoids it.
It looked like Date was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kettu.
Date blocks the body kick.
Date swings for the body but Kettu moves out of range.
Kettu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kettu throws a body punch but Date moves out of range.
Date is looking to counter punch.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Date connects with a right hand. Kettu shakes it off.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a right hand to the body.
Date throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Date.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. Kettu should have avoided that one.
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Date steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kettu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kettu is looking to land body kicks.
Kettu takes one to the chin there.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Date checks a low kick from Kettu.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Date.
Donk. Date catches Kettu right on the button with a cross.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Kettu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a head shot.
Date gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kettu.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kettu. Kettu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Date.
Date scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kettu scores with a jab. Date acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Date scores with a jab.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kettu needs to keep his hands up - Date had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Date.
Date connects with a leg kick.
Kettu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Date is out of range.
Date stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kettu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Date.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Date lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kettu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Date throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kettu on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Date swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kettu.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Kettu connects with a single shot there.
Date avoids the body shot from Kettu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Tama Ginty (ranked 339 p4p, 521 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 44 p4p, 69 weight class). Tama Ginty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wear Your Love Like Heaven. McConnell has chosen The Reason 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conrad Tama Ginty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it well.
Jab from Tama Ginty.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Tama Ginty keeps it at a distance.
It appears Tama Ginty was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tama Ginty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McConnell clinches with his opponent.
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McConnell lands with a short shot to the head.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from McConnell.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tama Ginty scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Tama Ginty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tama Ginty scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell looks to throw the jab but Tama Ginty is out of range.
McConnell 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.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McConnell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised McConnell's leg. McConnell is trying to keep his angry face on.
McConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tama Ginty finds it's way round the side to connect with McConnell's head.
Tama Ginty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tama Ginty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Tama Ginty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tama Ginty sizes up McConnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tama Ginty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tama Ginty lands a body shot.
McConnell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tama Ginty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty digs a right hand underneath McConnell's ribcage. McConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
McConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Tama Ginty lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tama Ginty as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McConnell.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell pushes Tama Ginty back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
Tama Ginty throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tama Ginty.
A shot in the inside from Tama Ginty.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty prevents McConnell from breaking the clinch.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty misses with the head strike.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Still in the clinch, Tama Ginty scores with a nice short uppercut.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Tama Ginty controls his hands.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Tama Ginty lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from McConnell.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Tama Ginty lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Tama Ginty.
A right hook to the body lands for Tama Ginty.
McConnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McConnell instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tama Ginty fails to land.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell misses with a looping right.
McConnell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McConnell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but McConnell is just out of range.
McConnell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Tama Ginty misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell pushes Tama Ginty up against the cage in a clinch.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tama Ginty misses with the head strike.
Tama Ginty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tama Ginty pushes McConnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tama Ginty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
McConnell looking to stall.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tama Ginty or not.
McConnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tama Ginty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conrad Tama Ginty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tama Ginty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McConnell prevents Tama Ginty from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
McConnell gets through Tama Ginty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from McConnell.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Tama Ginty.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Tama Ginty lands a body punch.
Tama Ginty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tama Ginty connects with a body shot.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to wear down McConnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Tama Ginty circles away.
McConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Tama Ginty pushes him off.
Tama Ginty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McConnell moves away.
Jab from Tama Ginty.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McConnell gets a clinch.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Tama Ginty avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
Tama Ginty tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a body punch in the clinch.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McConnell breaks the clinch.
Tama Ginty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McConnell.
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Tama Ginty back into the cage.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tama Ginty's elbow.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tama Ginty.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty scores with a shot to the side of McConnell's head.
Tama Ginty working aggressively here.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell can't find room to land a body shot as Tama Ginty controls the action.
Tama Ginty blocks a body shot from McConnell.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell tries a body shot but Tama Ginty blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
McConnell drives through and clinches with Tama Ginty against the cage.
Tama Ginty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
Tama Ginty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tama Ginty throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty is working McConnell over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty blocks an uppercut.
McConnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama Ginty lands with a light punch inside.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands with a left to the head.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Tama Ginty blocking some punches.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty presses McConnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from McConnell.
Tama Ginty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McConnells head.
McConnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tama Ginty's elbow.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tama Ginty digs a right hand underneath McConnell's ribcage. McConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the head.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tama Ginty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tama Ginty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Tama Ginty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty prevents McConnell from breaking the clinch.
Tama Ginty digs a right hand underneath McConnell's ribcage. McConnell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty struggles to land a body shot inside as McConnell controls his hands.
Tama Ginty prevents a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Tama Ginty tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Tama Ginty back against the cage.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Tama Ginty.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tama Ginty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tama Ginty misses with a body punch.
Tama Ginty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Tama Ginty.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell prevents a body shot from Tama Ginty.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand.
McConnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Tama Ginty backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
Tama Ginty is working McConnell over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
McConnell misses with some punches.
McConnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conrad Tama Ginty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tama Ginty is working McConnell over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tama Ginty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A very excited looking Conrad Tama Ginty 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.
Dalton McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky tonight but I'll avenge this'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cletus McDonald (ranked 195 p4p, 269 weight class) and Odchigin Khadan (ranked 28 p4p, 33 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Merle Haggard - Okie From Muskogee. Khadan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Altai Kai (Turkic Throat Singing). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cletus McDonald !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, 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!
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cletus McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Khadan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Khadan to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonald scores with a jab. Khadan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Khadan circles away and keeps his distance.
Khadan circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khadan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Khadan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Khadan.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Khadan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khadan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald .
Khadan moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Khadan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald prevents Khadan from getting back to his feet.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
Khadan wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Khadan is retaining full guard.
McDonald postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McDonald won't allow Khadan to get back to his feet.
Khadan wants to get back to his feet but McDonald passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stops Khadan from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan is trying to stand.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Khadan has hold of McDonald 's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McDonald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khadan is trying to stand.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khadan!
McDonald won't let Khadan get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Khadan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khadan wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working the ground and pound effectively.
Khadan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Khadan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Khadan tries to buck McDonald off but he can't manage it.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
Khadan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McDonald is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
McDonald landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan is looking to stand back up but McDonald counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Khadan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald stops Khadan from getting back to his feet.
Khadan kicks McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
Khadan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Khadan's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khadan.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khadan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus McDonald . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Khadan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Khadan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Khadan throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cletus McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald slips a jab from Khadan.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khadan ducks under a wild hook from McDonald .
Some wild striking there from Khadan.
Khadan just misses with a punch to the body.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
McDonald swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Odchigin Khadan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khadan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khadan throws out the jab.
McDonald connects with a nice looking jab.
Khadan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khadan has hold of McDonald 's hands but McDonald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khadan wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Khadan is defending the position.
Khadan blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald .
Khadan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Khadan defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khadan wants to get back to his feet.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Khadan is defending the position.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Khadan's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McDonald lands a nice short elbow.
Khadan is looking to escape.
McDonald is nestled in close to Khadan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald working over Khadan with some ground and pound. Khadan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khadan kicks McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Khadan.
Khadan throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Khadan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Khadan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khadan misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald .
Khadan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut lands for Khadan. That snapped McDonald 's head back.
McDonald swings for the body but Khadan moves out of range.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Khadan blocks a head kick by McDonald .
McDonald slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khadan can do to turn this around?
Khadan takes a swing at McDonald 's ribcage but misses.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Khadan throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Khadan misses with a series of wild punches.
McDonald thinks about countering with a body kick.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Khadan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Khadan misses.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cletus McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Khadan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Khadan sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Khadan has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Khadan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khadan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Khadan's takedown attempt.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.
Khadan tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Khadan back against the cage.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Khadan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Odchigin Khadan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Khadan.
Khadan lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Khadan.
Khadan lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khadan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald 's elbow.
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Khadan takes one to the chin there.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cletus McDonald . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khadan checks a leg kick.
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDonald is chipping away with strikes.
Khadan is trying to get back to his feet.
Khadan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McDonald landing strikes.
Khadan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khadan is trying to get back to his feet.
Cletus McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald advances nicely into full mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Khadan is trying to stand up.
McDonald with shots to the head and body - Khadan looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDonald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Khadan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McDonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khadan looks a forlorn figure.
Khadan is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
 Khadan is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for McDonald ! Khadan is hurt baaadly! McDonald is firing away with more strikes - Khadan is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletus McDonald !
A victorious Cletus McDonald 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunkechukwu Floyd (ranked 439 p4p, 444 weight class) and Gniewomir Lach (ranked 63 p4p, 64 weight class). Floyd comes to the cage accompanied by Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full. Lach has chosen Soel as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bunkechukwu Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gniewomir Lach!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lach counters with an outside leg kick.
Lach throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
Lach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Floyd.
Lach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Floyd lands with an overhand left.
Floyd moves out of range as Lach throws a body kick.
It looked like Floyd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lach lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Lach counters with a nice uppercut.
Lach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Floyd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lach counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Lach.
Floyd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lach throws a poor cross that misses
and Floyd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lach leaning against his opponent.
Lach blocks an uppercut.
Floyd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lach.
A head punch on the inside from Floyd fails to land.
Nice body punch from Floyd - that landed with a thud.
Lach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lach tries to work over Floyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Floyd slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Floyd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd tries to throw a body punch but Lach avoids it by throwing Floyd back against the cage.
Lach throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Floyd lands a nice uppercut.
Floyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Lach uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lach has Floyd pushed against the cage.
Lach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Floyd's elbow.
Floyd misses with the head strike.
Lach scores with a hook to the body.
Floyd is breathing heavily.
Lach lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Floyd working aggressively here.
Lach lands a body punch.
Lach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Lach finds it's way through Floyd's defenses.
Lach cracks a nice hook into Floyd's ribs.
Lach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lach's corner calls for a 1-2. Lach obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Floyd. That did some damage!
Lach connects with a body shot.
Lach drops Floyd with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Floyd looks back up at him and smiles so Lach waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Floyd is rocked!
 It looks like Bunkechukwu Floyd has been cut.
Lach cracks Floyd with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Floyd tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lach pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Floyd is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gniewomir Lach!
Gniewomir Lach took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Clothing Co. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 150 p4p, 282 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 8 p4p, 16 weight class). Nagasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Execute Plan: Nuclear Tortoise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santosh Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagasaki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kenobi is concentrating on defense, preventing Nagasaki from advancing position.
Kenobi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kenobi holds on and takes a little breather.
Kenobi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
Kenobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenobi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kenobi working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Kenobi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kenobi working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kenobi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
Kenobi pushes Nagasaki off and gets back to his feet.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nagasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kenobi to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Nagasaki pushes Kenobi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nagasaki turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nagasaki manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kenobi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kenobi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagasaki.
Kenobi keeping control of the position.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenobi is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kenobi controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki won't allow Kenobi to sweep him here.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenobi seems keen to control Nagasaki's posture.
Kenobi is trying to control the position but Nagasaki postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenobi trying to control the position.
Kenobi told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki stops Kenobi from standing up.
Kenobi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenobi, not yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Kenobi keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenobi swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kenobi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kenobi.
Kenobi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kenobi wants to slow Nagasaki down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenobi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Kenobi misses
and Nagasaki counters with a straight right hand.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki fails with the takedown.
Nagasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki clobbers Kenobi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Nagasaki gets a double leg takedown into Kenobi's guard.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Nagasaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenobi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Santosh Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kenobi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenobi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenobi circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet here but Nagasaki is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kenobi's back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi trying to control the position but Nagasaki manages to sink in the hooks.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenobi is trying to stand back up.
Nagasaki lands shots from the back.
Kenobi covering up well under a series of strikes from Nagasaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Nagasaki avoiding Kenobi 's attempts to control his hands.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Despite being in a bad position, Kenobi is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Kenobi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nagasaki keeps control of the position as Kenobi tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kenobi staying busy and making it hard for Nagasaki to control.
Nagasaki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nagasaki is punishing Kenobi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kenobi tries to escape the position.
Kenobi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nagasaki lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kenobi.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Nagasaki is punishing Kenobi with some ground and pound.
I really don't envy Kenobi right now.
Kenobi just trying to survive but Nagasaki is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki has Kenobi flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Kenobi right now.
Nagasaki tries to keep control of the position but Kenobi is staying busy.
Nagasaki has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kenobi.
Kenobi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kenobi covers up after that shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kenobi is looking for a way out.
Kenobi can't escape the position.
Kenobi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nagasaki's guard. Nice work there by Kenobi.
Nagasaki has control of Kenobi's left arm, preventing Kenobi from doing any damage.
Nagasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenobi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki keeping moving, preventing Kenobi from controlling successfully.
Kenobi looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kenobi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenobi keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagasaki is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi.
Nagasaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Kenobi.
Kenobi catches Nagasaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenobi but Kenobi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenobi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nagasaki somewhat.
Nice shot lands for Nagasaki.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki tried to counter with a leg kick but Kenobi avoided it.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kenobi as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santosh Nagasaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagasaki clinches.
Nagasaki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi scores with a shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenobis head.
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagasaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
Nagasaki throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kenobi.
Kenobi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Kenobi blocks it.
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagasaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kenobi finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenobi should have avoided that one.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kenobi swivels and escapes.
Kenobi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagasaki blocks an uppercut.
Kenobi prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Santosh Nagasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Kenobi controls his hands.
Kenobi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagasaki.
I was talking to Nagasaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kenobi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagasaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Nagasaki.
Kenobi digs a right hand into Nagasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagasaki's gas tank.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santosh Nagasaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Kenobi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagasaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Obi Wan Kenobi.
I think Nagasaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Santosh Nagasaki!
A relieved looking Santosh Nagasaki 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Ispa (ranked 192 p4p, 95 weight class) and Joost Van Buren (ranked 35 p4p, 18 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tank Ispa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joost Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa blocks the body kick.
Ispa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Buren checks it well.
Ispa with the inside leg kick.
Ispa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Buren on the side of the head.
Ispa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ispa throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ispa lands a head shot.
Van Buren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ispa can pounce on him.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ispa scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Ispa.
A lazy left from Ispa finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ispa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Buren.
Ispa throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ispa connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Ispa.
Ispa misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Ispa avoids it.
Ispa is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ispa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Ispa avoids it with no problem.
Ispa connects with a leg kick.
Van Buren takes a swing at Ispa's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ispa moves away.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren jabs Ispa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Ispa digs a good hook to Van Buren's body.
Van Buren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Ispa avoids it.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Ispa moves away and avoids it.
As Van Buren backs away, Ispa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Ispa.
Ispa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ispa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Buren pinned against the cage. Van Buren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ispa scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
A left and a right from Ispa both land. Nice combination.
Ispa throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Ispa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ispa thows a leg kick but Van Buren checks it
and Van Buren counters with a nice body kick.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ispa lands a nice shot that snaps Van Buren's head back.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Ispa.
Ispa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ispa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa misses with a hook.
Van Buren follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Ispa blocks the low kick.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ispa is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Ispa thuds his right hand into Van Buren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Buren throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
Ispa feinted with a counter takedown.
Ispa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Buren lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ispa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Ispa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Van Buren moves out of range of the leg kick from Ispa.
Van Buren flicks out a counter leg kick but Ispa steps away.
Ispa throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Ispa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Buren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ispa wants to clinch.
Tank Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ispa throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a low kick, right behind Ispa 's knee.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Ispa's shoulder, as Ispa tries to avoid the shot.
Ispa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ispa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren clobbers Ispa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ispa misses with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Ispa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Ispa misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren tests Ispa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ispa misses.
Van Buren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ispa with a body shot.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. Ispa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ispa shoots in and drives through. Van Buren sprawls well.
Ispa throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Ispa checks it
and Ispa counters with a shoot takedown. Van Buren fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Buren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa looking to sit in guard and control but Van Buren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ispa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Buren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ispa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Buren has managed to get both his arms back between Ispa's legs - danger averted.
Van Buren postures up.
Van Buren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Buren content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ispa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Buren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ispa.
Ispa tries to control but Van Buren manages to take his back.
Van Buren avoiding Ispa 's attempts to control his hands.
Van Buren is trying to stick to Ispa's back but Ispa is turning into Van Buren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Van Buren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ispa.
Ispa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ispa wants to pass the guard but Van Buren is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ispa passes into half guard.
Van Buren wants to get back to full guard.
Van Buren trying to control from the bottom.
Ispa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Buren sees it coming and defends easily.
Ispa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Buren sees it coming and defends easily.
Ispa is looking for a kimura but Van Buren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ispa to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Buren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ispa.
Van Buren unleashes a big counter combination but Ispa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Ispa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ispa.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Ispa cracks a nice hook into Van Buren's ribs.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Ispa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ispa throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ispa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ispa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Buren finds it's way round the side to connect with Ispa's head.
Ispa blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Ispa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Ispa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ispa missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ispa misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with an outside leg kick.
Ispa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ispa thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ispa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ispa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ispa taking a break here but Van Buren is having none of it and regains half guard.
Van Buren is trying to get back to full guard.
Ispa is working for a kimura but Van Buren is defending it quite comfortably.
Ispa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ispa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Buren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Buren manages to get to full guard.
Ispa looking to sit in guard and control but Van Buren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Buren forces his way into half guard.
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Buren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Buren prevents Ispa from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Buren 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 66 p4p, 49 weight class) and Seamus MacNamara (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Aiken comes to the cage accompanied by N.W.A - Straight Outta Compton. MacNamara has chosen The Ramones - I Wanna Live as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aiken throws a right hand that misses
and MacNamara counters with a low kick, right behind Aiken 's knee.
MacNamara blocks a leg kick.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Aiken moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aiken.
MacNamara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from MacNamara misses its intended target.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from MacNamara does no damage.
It looked like Aiken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
Aiken's jab looks to have found its range, popping MacNamara under the eye.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNamara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
MacNamara takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aiken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aiken tries a low kick but MacNamara avoids it.
Aiken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacNamara's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
Aiken throws a lazy uppercut
and MacNamara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacNamara throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken avoids a kick to the body.
Aiken fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacNamara checks it well.
MacNamara only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
Aiken throws a series of punches but MacNamara avoids them all with ease.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but MacNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacNamara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MacNamara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aiken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aiken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aiken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Aiken misses.
A slow jab from MacNamara misses its intended target.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but Aiken checks it.
Aiken avoids the head kick by MacNamara.
MacNamara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aiken on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiken misses the target.
MacNamara throws out a counter right but Aiken avoids it with no problem.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacNamara connects with a leg kick.
Aiken scores with a leg kick.
MacNamara slips under a jab.
MacNamara scores with a one two! Aiken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacNamara scoring well with a low kick there.
MacNamara defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
MacNamara scores with a spinning back kick!
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara blocks a head kick by Aiken.
Aiken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacNamara throws a big shot that misses.
Aiken tries to bum rush MacNamara with a series of wild strikes but MacNamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacNamara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aiken at a distance.
Aiken swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aiken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara lands a head shot.
Aiken swings widly with a right hand
and MacNamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good work by MacNamara as he checks the leg kick.
Aiken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacNamara is able to avoid easily.
Aiken scoring well with a low kick there.
MacNamara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aiken connects with a solid leg kick.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacNamara counters with an outside leg kick.
Aiken throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as MacNamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacNamara lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacNamara throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacNamara is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aiken rather than just go for the knockout.
Aiken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacNamara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aiken.
Aiken misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from MacNamara.
It looked like Aiken was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aiken throws a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aiken's knee momentarily.
Aiken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara blocks the body kick.
Aiken looks to land a right hand but MacNamara moved out of range.
MacNamara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aiken connects with a leg kick.
Aiken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacNamara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aiken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aiken feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacNamaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but MacNamara ducks down to avoid it.
MacNamara is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aiken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
MacNamara let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacNamara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aiken doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacNamara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Aiken throws a lazy uppercut
and MacNamara counters with a nice body kick.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seamus MacNamara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacNamara is looking to land body kicks.
MacNamara changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacNamara.
Aiken throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
A low kick from Aiken misses
and Aiken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Aiken.
Aiken moves out of range as MacNamara throws a body kick.
Aiken misses with a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacNamara connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
Aiken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aiken.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by MacNamara.
Aiken tries a head kick but it misses.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken tries to work over MacNamara's front leg with a kick but MacNamara checks it.
MacNamara works Aiken's body with a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
Aiken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aiken lands with a hook. MacNamara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aiken thumps MacNamara with a low kick.
MacNamara tried to score with a low kick but Aiken checks it.
A lazy left from Aiken finds it's target.
Aiken throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aiken manages to avoid it.
Aiken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seamus MacNamara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacNamara throws a chopping leg kick but Aiken manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aiken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacNamara moves forwards but Aiken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacNamara slips a straight right by Aiken.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacNamara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Aiken tried to score with a low kick but MacNamara checks it.
Aiken misses with a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Aiken's knee momentarily.
MacNamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aiken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacNamara moves out of range of the strikes.
MacNamara unleashes a big counter combination but Aiken bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as MacNamara blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Aiken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aiken connects with a leg kick.
MacNamara lands a nice shot to the body.
MacNamara lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacNamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aiken.
MacNamara is looking to slow Aiken down with leg kicks.
MacNamara checks a leg kick.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Aiken.
MacNamara throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
MacNamara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacNamara loads up on a big right hand but Aiken slips the punch.
MacNamara connects with a right hand. Aiken shakes it off.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara walks into a jab.
MacNamara lands with an uppercut that bounces Aiken off the cage and back into range.
MacNamara connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken scores with a punch to the head.
MacNamara misses with a hook.
Aiken misses with a head kick.
MacNamara flicks out a counter leg kick but Aiken steps away.
Aiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacNamara.
MacNamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacNamara defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
MacNamara is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
Aiken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacNamara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacNamara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aiken. Aiken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aiken takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
MacNamara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aiken takes a step back to recover.
Aiken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Aiken takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
MacNamara throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara dodges the punch combination from Aiken.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aiken moves away.
MacNamara lands with a nice body punch.
Aiken looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
Aiken takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aiken lands a leg kick that knocks MacNamara off balance momentarily.
Aiken lands a lovely overhand right.
MacNamara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacNamara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacNamara flicks out a counter leg kick but Aiken steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aiken. That's going to slow MacNamara down.
Aiken throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
Aiken misses with a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a three punch combo that has Aiken backing up. Aiken nods at MacNamara to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacNamara slips a jab from Aiken.
MacNamara throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aiken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by MacNamara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seamus MacNamara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
MacNamara checks a low kick from Aiken.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacNamara. Aiken shrugs it off though.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Aiken.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aiken.
MacNamara connects with a single shot there.
MacNamara jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aiken misses with a looping right.
Aiken connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken misses with an uppercut
and MacNamara counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by MacNamara.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and MacNamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken throws a hook but MacNamara blocks it.
MacNamara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken lands a body shot.
Aiken will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiken is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the liver by MacNamara. Beautiful body shot.
MacNamara misses with an uppercut. Aiken saw that one coming.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but Aiken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aiken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacNamara.
Aiken throws a leg kick but MacNamara moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara staying out of range there.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
Aiken moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMacNamara.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but MacNamara ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
MacNamara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aiken. Aiken obviously looking to wear him down.
Aiken tests MacNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacNamara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara misses with a leg kick.
Aiken lands a slapping body shot.
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!
MacNamara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aiken moves forwards but MacNamara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aiken.
MacNamara lands a nice shot to the body.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacNamara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by MacNamara as he checks the leg kick.
Aiken throws a front kick aimed at MacNamara's knee but MacNamara avoids it well.
Aiken clobbers MacNamara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aiken.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses.
MacNamara scores with a hook to the body. Aiken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacNamara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacNamara throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara takes a swing at Aiken's ribcage but misses.
Aiken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacNamara.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacNamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - MacNamara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aiken digs a good body shot into MacNamara's ribs.
MacNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacNamara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Aiken swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
Aiken cracks MacNamara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacNamara moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
Aiken throws a good cross that connects.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Aiken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacNamara thumps Aiken with a low kick.
Midick Aiken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken catches MacNamara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacNamara checks a leg kick.
MacNamara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacNamara thuds a left hand into Aiken's body.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aiken was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aiken slips a straight right by MacNamara.
Aiken looks to land a right hand but MacNamara moved out of range.
MacNamara with a nice calf kick.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacNamara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacNamara scores with a push kick.
Aiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
MacNamara blocks a low kick nicely.
MacNamara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aiken throws a leg kick which misses MacNamara's front leg but catches the back leg as MacNamara tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus MacNamara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacNamara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Seamus MacNamara!
Seamus MacNamara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Smith (ranked 69 p4p, 62 weight class) and Chris Steve (ranked 11 p4p, 9 weight class). 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 26 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Steve!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Steve.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Steve wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Steve.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Steve, against the cage.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks a body shot from Steve.
Smith prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith working aggressively here.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Steve tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Steve back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steve is rocked!
Steve throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Smith!
Joe Smith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my penis !!!! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peleki Tuala (ranked 214 p4p, 145 weight class) and Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 29 p4p, 18 weight class). Tuala comes to the cage accompanied by Dock of Fiji. McDonald has chosen Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Peleki Tuala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuala connects with an inside leg kick.
Tuala slips a jab from McDonald.
Tuala tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Tuala.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Tuala lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Tuala.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuala.
Tuala misses with the head strike.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tuala backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuala misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tuala lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Tuala uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Tuala won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
A nice left hand lands by Tuala.
Tuala digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuala controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Tuala.
A head punch on the inside from Tuala fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuala.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Tuala is controlling the position.
Tuala misses with a punch to the body.
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tuala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tuala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tuala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Tuala does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Tuala counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tuala jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tuala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tuala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tuala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Tuala moves away and avoids it.
Tuala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tuala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Tuala looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tuala.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tests Tuala's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuala throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Tuala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuala tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tuala's elbow.
Tuala tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Tuala.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuala walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Peleki Tuala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bob McDonald.
McDonald throws a right hand that Tuala ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuala also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Tuala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald throws a body punch but Tuala moves out of range.
Tuala fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonald just manages to avoid it.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuala moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tuala keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuala moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Tuala misses with an uppercut.
Tuala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tuala misses with a kick to the body.
Tuala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McDonald.
It looks like Peleki Tuala has been cut.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Tuala is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peleki Tuala's cut.
That's time! Tuala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Tuala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Tuala counters with a good, hard body kick but McDonald shrugs it off.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tuala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Tuala pushes him off.
It looked like Tuala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Tuala walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Tuala tries to move into range but McDonald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tuala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Tuala is just out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Tuala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Tuala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuala.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tuala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tuala lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
Tuala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Tuala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuala walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to clinch but Tuala moves away
and Tuala counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuala throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuala counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Tuala prevents a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Tuala.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Tuala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Tuala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuala.
Tuala misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Tuala has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuala lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Tuala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
Tuala scores with a hook to the body.
Tuala misses with a body punch.
Tuala lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Tuala misses with a punch to the body.
Tuala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Tuala digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Tuala lands with a short shot to the head.
Tuala lands with a light punch inside.
Tuala lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tuala.
Tuala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tuala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Tuala on the inside.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tuala lands a shot to the body.
Tuala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
A short right from Tuala on the inside.
Tuala lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuala creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tuala tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Tuala.
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuala pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tuala lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tuala is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald tries a body shot but Tuala blocks it.
Tuala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Tuala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuala lands a body punch.
Tuala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tuala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tuala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tuala scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peleki Tuala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peleki Tuala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonald walks straight into a right hand from Tuala - that's dropped him! Tuala jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save McDonald from any more punishment! McDonald complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peleki Tuala!
An out of breath Peleki Tuala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jim Bob McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Petrov (ranked 92 p4p, 11 weight class) and Kurt Verygood (ranked 4 p4p, 1 weight class). Verygood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Petrov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Verygood!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Verygood needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Verygood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Verygood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov backing away here, and Verygood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
A big right from Verygood misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sergei Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verygood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Verygood slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov dips to his left and cracks Verygood with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses the jab.
Verygood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Verygood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrov is fending him off so far but Verygood persists. Nope, Petrov circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov throws the left hand but Verygood avoids the punch easily.
Verygood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verygood only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Verygood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov tests Verygood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrov throws an overhand right that lands on Verygood's shoulder, as Verygood tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Verygood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Verygood avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Verygood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verygood flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Verygood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick from Verygood.
Verygood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verygood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verygood moves forwards but Petrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
Verygood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Verygood's head.
Verygood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Petrov throws a shot to the body.
Verygood looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Verygood slips a straight right by Petrov.
Verygood is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verygood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Verygood moves away and avoids it.
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Verygood slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verygood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Verygood counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Verygood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verygood.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verygood on the side of the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verygood.
Petrov checks a leg kick.
Verygood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verygood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verygood was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Verygood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Verygood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verygood drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verygood takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verygood counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Verygood wants to land a leg kick but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Verygood counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Verygood jumps back.
Verygood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sergei Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Verygood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Verygood tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
Petrov misses the body punch
and Verygood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
A nice side step and Verygood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws the left hand but Verygood avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Verygood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Verygood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov throws the left hand but Verygood avoids the punch easily.
Verygood feints a counter leg kick.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Verygood moves away and avoids it.
Petrov backing away here, and Verygood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov cracks Verygood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verygood can do to turn this around?
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Verygood.
Verygood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verygood tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Petrov cracks Verygood with a good jab.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Verygood takes one to the chin there.
Verygood slips a jab from Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verygood throws a chopping leg kick but Petrov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verygood throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov lands a jab to the head.
Verygood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petrov.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verygood misses with a hook
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verygood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Verygood might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrov has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Verygood's body. Verygood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Verygood's head.
Nice defenses there by Verygood.
Verygood tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrov swings widly with a right hand
letting Verygood counter with a right hand.
Verygood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Verygood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Petrov catches Verygood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Petrov misses.
Verygood drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov takes a swing at Verygood's ribcage but misses.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Verygood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verygood momentarily.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Verygood moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov cracks Verygood with an open hand slap.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Verygood misses with a looping right.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Petrov throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
Kurt Verygood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Verygood lands with a straight right. Petrov didn't see that one coming.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov swings for the body but Verygood moves out of range.
Petrov jabs Verygood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Verygood ducks down to avoid it.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Verygood counters with a good low kick that Petrov was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Petrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Verygood throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Verygood throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Verygood slips a jab from Petrov.
Verygood blocks a jab.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verygood throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verygood manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Verygood moves away and avoids it.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Verygood throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. Verygood saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Verygood misses the target.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov swings for the body but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Verygood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Petrov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov digs a good hook to Verygood's body.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verygood.
Verygood thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Verygood's ribs.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Verygood ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov misses with a body shot
and Verygood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Verygood misses with some punches.
Verygood lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Verygood controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verygood.
Petrov avoids the elbow strike from Verygood, against the cage.
Verygood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verygood working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Verygood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
A short right from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Verygood.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Verygood avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verygood throws an elbow that misses.
Verygood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov tries to work over Verygood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verygood tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Verygood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verygood.
A nice left hand lands by Verygood.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Verygood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verygood lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Verygood.
Verygood misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Verygood lands with a right to the head.
Verygood lands an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurt Verygood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
Verygood blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Verygood scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Verygood to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Verygood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Petrov takes a swing at Verygood's ribcage but misses.
Petrov backing away here, and Verygood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Petrov works over Verygood's head and body with a nice combination.
Verygood misses with a straight left.
Verygood throws a poor cross that misses
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Petrov throws a jab when Verygood was well out of range.
Petrov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verygood's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Verygood coming out on top.
Verygood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Verygood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Verygood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Verygood counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Petrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Verygood doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Verygood.
Verygood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verygood takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Verygood.
Verygood feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Verygood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verygood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov lands the left hand.
Verygood takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
Petrov defending well as Verygood loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verygood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Verygood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verygood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrov.
Verygood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Verygood was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Verygood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verygood misses with a looping left.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Verygood counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrov with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Verygood slips the punch.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Verygood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verygood is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Verygood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verygood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Verygood looks to clinch
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verygood defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verygood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Petrov had his way with Kurt Verygood in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov scores with a one two! Verygood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Verygood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Verygood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrov, as that shot connected.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood tries to counter with a clinch but Petrov shakes him off and moves away.
Verygood defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Verygood misses the target.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Verygood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Verygood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left lands for Petrov.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Verygood shakes it off.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Verygood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Verygood staying out of range there.
Verygood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Verygood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Verygood momentarily.
Petrov throws a body punch but Verygood moves out of range.
Verygood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verygood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Verygood is just out of range.
Verygood slips a straight right by Petrov.
Verygood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Verygood flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Sergei Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Verygood.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Verygood.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov works Verygood's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verygood.
Verygood looks to clinch
and Petrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice cross by Verygood.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
A nice side step and Verygood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Verygood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verygood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Verygood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Verygood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov cracks Verygood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Verygood counters with a leg kick.
Verygood misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verygood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Verygood! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Petrov.
It seemed like Verygood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Verygood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Verygood slips a straight right by Petrov.
Verygood changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Verygood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Verygood defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Verygood manages to avoid it.
Verygood slips under a jab.
Petrov takes a swing at Verygood's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Petrov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Petrov!
Sergei Petrov is the new bantamweight champion!
A less than humble Sergei Petrov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
67% |
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