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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neyman Gariniho (ranked 1162 p4p, 1727 weight class) and Eduardo Vieira (ranked 160 p4p, 237 weight class). Vieira has chosen Bullet The Blue Sky as his entrance music. Eduardo Vieira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neyman Gariniho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gariniho wants to clinch but Vieira slips to the side
and Vieira counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Gariniho rushes Vieira and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gariniho.
Gariniho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira works Gariniho's body with a nice hook.
Vieira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gariniho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vieira scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Gariniho throws a jab but it's blocked by Vieira.
Gariniho throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Vieira misses its intended target.
Vieira misses with a wild combination.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gariniho gets caught flat footed, as Vieira shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gariniho is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vieira presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gariniho misses with the head strike.
Vieira tries for a takedown but Gariniho manages to get underhooks.
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Gariniho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Gariniho.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gariniho wants to land a leg kick but Vieira is out of range.
Gariniho lands a big uppercut and Vieira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vieira looks OK. Gariniho waves Vieira back to his feet!
 Vieira is rocked!
Whack! Gariniho lands a heavy head kick that drops Vieira. The ref tackles Gariniho to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Vieira was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Neyman Gariniho!
During a confident post fight interview, Neyman Gariniho thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 1329 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Verneri Ahma (ranked 160 p4p, 229 weight class). Bottura comes into the arena with Face The Pain blaring out of the sound system. Caio Bottura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura thows a leg kick but Ahma checks it
and Ahma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bottura closes the distance and pushes Ahma back into the cage.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahma to keep the fight standing.
Bottura jumps guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ahma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Ahma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahma with a nice cross.
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Ahma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bottura blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ahma.
Bottura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahma throws out the jab.
Bottura lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Good work by Ahma as he checks the leg kick.
Ahma 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura rushes Ahma and presses him up against the cage.
Bottura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ahma's efforts to push away.
Bottura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Ahma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahma tries to break the clinch but Bottura is controlling the position.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Bottura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ahma uses from the top position.
Bottura is trying to control the position but Ahma postures up.
Ahma wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Bottura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ahma defends it easily.
Ahma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma trying to control the position from guard on top but Bottura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahma scoring with some ground and pound.
Bottura being controlled here, momentarily.
Bottura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bottura wants to sweep here but Ahma controlling him for the moment.
Bottura trying to control the position.
Ahma working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bottura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahma stands up from Bottura's guard - Ahma perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma lands with a right hand.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma checks it.
Ahma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahma tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahma. That did some damage!
Bottura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura tries to clinch but Ahma is having none of it.
Ahma lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bottura.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Bottura.
Ahma checks a leg kick.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bottura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bottura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Caio Bottura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura throws a front kick aimed at Ahma's knee but Ahma avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bottura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bottura lands with a shot to the body.
Bottura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bottura wants to land a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Bottura throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
Bottura lands a jab to Ahma's midsection.
Bottura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahma looks to throw the jab but Bottura is out of range.
A low kick from Bottura misses
and Ahma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bottura looks for the body kick but Ahma saw that one coming.
Ahma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma motions for Bottura to come forward. Ahma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma avoids the body shot from Bottura.
A jab from Bottura finds it's way through Ahma's defenses.
Bottura is looking to slow Ahma down with leg kicks.
Bottura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bottura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bottura is looking to wear down Ahma with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bottura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ahma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ahma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahma.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Ahma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahma circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahma! But no joy.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura 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 Ahma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ahma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahma.
Bottura lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Bottura wants to clinch up but Ahma keeps it at a distance.
Bottura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahma's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bottura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahma, pushing him back against the cage.
Bottura takes a shot to the head.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ahma smiles and moves away.
Ahma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bottura misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Ahma takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Ahma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ahma.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahma misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Bottura.
Ahma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Botturas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma moved away.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ahma swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura tries to counter by clinching up but Ahma breaks away and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Bottura.
A punch combination from Bottura misses.
Bottura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahma can do to turn this around?
Ahma misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Bottura blocks the leg kick.
Bottura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bottura finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahma's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bottura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ahma has time to react.
Bottura defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Bottura tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ahma manages to circle out of the way.
Ahma throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Ahma only half commits.
Ahma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bottura.
A shot to the body from Bottura misses
and Ahma counters with a left to the body.
Bottura scores with a head kick.
Ahma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bottura can pounce on him.
Bottura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Bottura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bottura throws a body punch but Ahma moves out of range.
As Bottura backs off Ahma throws a huge counter combo but Bottura manages to avoid it all.
Bottura moves into range and clinches up with Ahma.
Bottura fails to pull guard.
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ahma scores with a spinning back kick!
Bottura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bottura - that will leave a mark!
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Ahma moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahma lands with a cross.
Ahma cracks Bottura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ahma avoids a kick to the body.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma throws a low kick but Bottura moves out of range easily.
Bottura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura throws a leg kick but Ahma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bottura moves into the clinch successfully.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Bottura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bottura misses with a low kick.
Ahma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Ahma.
Bottura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahma checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick lands for Bottura.
That kick from Bottura tenderised Ahma's leg. Ahma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ahma slips a jab from Bottura.
Ahma misses with a straight left.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahma moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma thuds his right hand into Bottura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bottura connects with a crisp jab.
Bottura scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura checks a low kick from Ahma.
Bottura slips under a jab from Ahma.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
Ahma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bottura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ahma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bottura checks a low kick from Ahma.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ahma is keeping busy.
Bottura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahma working hard to break the clinch.
Bottura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bottura works on Ahma's body with a couple of short punches.
Bottura tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma holds him up against the cage and eventually Bottura drops back down to his feet.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Bottura backwards.
Bottura tries to pull guard but Ahma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ahma breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Ahma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahma moves out of range as Bottura throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bottura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahma counters with a straight right hand.
Bottura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bottura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura staying out of range there.
Ahma throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ahma misses with a looping right.
Bottura tries to clinch up.
Ahma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.
Bottura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Bottura checks it.
Bottura lands a nice looking body shot.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Bottura backing away here, and Ahma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Verneri Ahma.
I think Bottura 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Bottura!
A relieved looking Caio Bottura 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yung Hung Dong (ranked 540 p4p, 653 weight class) and Usko Matonen (ranked 34 p4p, 42 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong checks it well.
Dong avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
Dong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen with a nice calf kick.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matonen lands with a cross.
Dong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Matonen.
Jab, jab by Matonen - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dong scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Dong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Matonen lands with a kick to the temple. Dong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Dong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen misses with a double jab.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matonen 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.
Dong slips under a jab from Matonen.
Dong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Matonen blocks the body kick.
Dong scores with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Dong jabs Matonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong throws a push kick but Matonen slaps the foot to one side.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Matonen moved away.
Dong looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Matonen avoids a kick to the body.
Dong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Matonen on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Matonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matonen wants to clinch.
Dong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick from Matonen lands but Dong takes it in his stride.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
A jab lands there for Dong.
Nice uppercut lands for Matonen. That snapped Dong's head back.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matonen.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matonen is trying to break free.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dong blocks a body shot from Matonen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Dong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Matonen avoids it.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Matonen throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Matonen blocks the body kick.
Dong connects with a single shot there.
Dong cracks Matonen with a good jab.
Dong throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good leg kick by Matonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Matonen.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Dong misses with a looping right.
Matonen ducks right into an uppercut from Dong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matonen.
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matonen.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Matonen tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matonen throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matonen instigates a clinch.
Matonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
Dong moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Dong avoids them all with ease.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matonen walks into a jab.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matonen slips under a jab.
Dong backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Matonen.
Dong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Dong working aggressively here.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dong with a nice calf kick.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Dong rushes Matonen and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matonen.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Dong lands a body punch.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yung Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Matonen takes one to the chin there.
Matonen misses with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a solid leg kick but Dong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matonen.
Dong jabs Matonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Dong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
Matonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Matonen.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Matonen is looking to clinch.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Dong lands the left hand.
Matonen rushes Dong and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dong controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Dong scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Matonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Dong tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen is trying to break the clinch but Dong has him pressed against the cage.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Dong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matonen.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong prevents a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Dong won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Dong.
Dong has Matonen pressed against the cage, preventing Matonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
A short uppercut from Matonen.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dong is keeping busy.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dong lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Matonen has had enough of the clinch but Dong keeps him there for the moment.
Dong prevents Matonen from breaking the clinch.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yung Hung Dong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Matonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looks like Dong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dong throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matonen. That did some damage!
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
No joy there for Matonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Dong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Dong backing away here, and Matonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen checks a low kick from Dong.
Matonen lunges at Dong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dong's hand.
Dong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matonen scores with a jab. Dong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy body kick from Dong
and Matonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Matonen. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen slips a jab from Dong.
Matonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Dong steps away.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Matonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Matonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Matonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matonen misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matonen misses the shot to the body.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matonen under the eye.
Dong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMatonen.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Matonen sees coming a mile off.
Matonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Matonen lands with a cross.
Dong pushes Matonen away with a front kick.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
Matonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matonen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dong is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong checks a low kick from Matonen.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen throws a front kick aimed at Dong's knee but Dong avoids it well.
Dong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dong catches Matonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Dong lands with a right hand.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Matonen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dong misses with a looping left.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dong checks it well.
Matonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dong moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong finds it's way round the side to connect with Matonen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong throws out a loose jab but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong connects with a single shot there.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Matonen checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Matonen tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Matonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Dong should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
Matonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Matonen connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yung Hung Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dong 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Makarov (ranked 758 p4p, 608 weight class) and Scott John (ranked 95 p4p, 77 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makarov.
John feints a counter leg kick.
Makarov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makarov is working John over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makarov lands a couple of digs.
Makarov throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
Makarov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Makarov distracts John with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John trying to keep a closed guard but Makarov is proving a slippery customer.
John utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
John looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makarov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Makarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
John slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John has control of Makarov's left arm, preventing Makarov from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Makarov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
John wants to control but Makarov postures up.
Makarov is trying to get an arm triangle but John is defending well.
John is trying to get back to half guard.
Makarov wants to control but John is keeping him busy.
Makarov cracks John with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Makarov.
John defending against the ground and pound.
John manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
John gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Makarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Makarov wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
John controlling the position.
John working for a triangle but Makarov defends it easily.
John keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov working some strikes from top position.
Makarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makarov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
John has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
John keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov looking to sit in guard and control but John gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
John lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makarov lands with a nice body kick.
John steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makarov.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makarov tries to score a power double leg takedown but John sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makarov somewhat.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Makarov off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John swings for the body but Makarov moves out of range.
A lazy left from Makarov finds it's target.
Makarov throws a push kick but John slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John throws a leg kick but Makarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scott John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John throws a hook but Makarov avoids it easily.
Makarov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makarov lands in his opponent's guard.
Makarov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
John pulls Makarov in close to prevent any damage.
Makarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
John is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Makarov moves into full guard.
John wants to get up but he can't break Makarov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John stands up and waves to Makarov to follow him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarov. That's going to slow John down.
Makarov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John takes a swing at Makarov's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Makarov misses.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makarov throws a leg kick but John moved away.
Makarov looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
John slips a straight right by Makarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarov avoids the body shot from John.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makarov or perhaps it was just good defense by John, which made it look bad.
John feints a counter leg kick.
Makarov has his takedown stuffed
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarov throws a chopping leg kick but John manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
John cracks Makarov with an open hand slap.
Makarov throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
John takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
John scores with a leg kick.
John scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. John was covering up waiting for the punch and Makarov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now John is on top in guard.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
John trying to control but Makarov is working from the bottom.
John is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makarov looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Makarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and John counters with an inside leg kick.
Makarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has John pinned against the cage. John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John is looking for the big counter here.
Makarov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and John counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov scores with a punch to the head.
Makarov swings widly with a right hand
letting John counter with a right hand.
Makarov throws a leg kick that is checked
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Makarov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
John throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarov.
Nice uppercut there from John.
John lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makarov takes a step back to recover.
John scores with a jab to the head.
Scott John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
John lands with a good body shot.
Makarov misses with a low kick.
John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makarov is looking to chop away at John's legs.
Makarov swings away with a body shot that misses
and John counters with a good low kick that Makarov was not able to check.
Makarov has a takedown stuffed.
John was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sergey Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by John.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
John is looking to clinch.
John scores with a hook.
John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makarov.
John moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Makarov misses.
Makarov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and John counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by John. Beautiful body shot.
John misses with a low kick.
Makarov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makarov misses with an uppercut
letting John counter with a right hand.
Makarov misses with a right hand
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makarov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makarov throws a body kick that misses
and John counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Makarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
John throws a hook but Makarov avoids it easily.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarov.
John misses with a straight right.
Makarov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and John releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
John lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarov at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by John. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of John.
John walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
John feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John lands with a nice body punch.
Makarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
John misses the shot to the body.
Makarov misses with a double jab
enabling John to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott John!
A very excited looking Scott John made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kieran McArthur (ranked 293 p4p, 188 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 39 p4p, 21 weight class). Vilson has chosen Haiti Voodoo Music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kieran McArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
McArthur misses with a low kick as Vilson jumps back.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McArthur wants to clinch.
Vilson throws a leg kick but McArthur moved away.
Vilson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McArthur is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McArthur throws a push kick but Vilson slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
Vilson swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
That kick from Vilson tenderised McArthur's leg. McArthur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McArthur 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 Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at McArthur's knee but McArthur avoids it well.
Vilson throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
A big right from McArthur misses.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Vilson flicks out a counter leg kick but McArthur steps away.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McArthur scores with a kick to the body.
McArthur slips under a jab from Vilson.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vilson throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McArthur misses with a hook.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
And McArthur counters with a quick kick to the body but Vilson blocks it.
McArthur throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Vilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vilson checks it well.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
McArthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for McArthur.
A clash of legs there as McArthur blocks the low kick.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vilson throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
Vilson lands with a right hand.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
McArthur walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
A jab lands there for Vilson.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but McArthur slips the punch.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks McArthur off balance momentarily.
McArthur scores with a leg kick.
Vilson connects with the punch.
McArthur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
McArthur throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur with a nice calf kick.
McArthur wants to land a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.
McArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
Vilson throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
Vilson blocks the body kick.
McArthur is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vilson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vilson checks a leg kick.
McArthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
McArthur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Vilson finds it's target.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Vilson.
McArthur throws a front kick aimed at Vilson's knee but Vilson avoids it well.
McArthur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vilson throws a head kick but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McArthur had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McArthur throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson clobbers McArthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McArthur misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
Vilson feints and then cracks McArthur's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McArthur down.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
McArthur throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson slips a jab from McArthur.
Vilson lands a jab to McArthur's midsection.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
McArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Vilson moves out of range easily.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
McArthur feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
McArthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson cracks McArthur with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson misses with a straight left.
Vilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McArthur slips a straight right by Vilson.
Vilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McArthur in his tracks.
McArthur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vilson avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Vilson tries a quick counter leg kick but McArthur is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
McArthur lands a really nice looking cross but Vilson seems unphased.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McArthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McArthur defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson checks the leg kick.
McArthur misses the jab.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McArthur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Vilson misses.
Vilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson cracks McArthur with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
McArthur throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
A slow jab from McArthur misses its intended target.
McArthur blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like McArthur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
A big right from Vilson 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 slapping leg kick lands for McArthur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
McArthur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McArthur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson checks a low kick from McArthur.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
A big right from McArthur misses.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McArthur lands with a shot to the body.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
Vilson looks to land a left hand but McArthur moved out of range nicely.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
Vilson catches McArthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McArthur might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but McArthur moved out of range.
Vilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McArthur loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
McArthur throws an overhand right that lands on Vilson's shoulder, as Vilson tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur feints and then cracks Vilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vilson down.
Vilson connects with a single shot there.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vilson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
McArthur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson moves out of range of the leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vilson with the inside leg kick.
McArthur misses with a low kick.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
McArthur just misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur checks a leg kick.
McArthur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
McArthur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McArthur is out of range and Vilson settles back down.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Vilson lands a glancing blow to the side of McArthur's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as McArthur blocks the leg kick.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
McArthur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vilson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vilson avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of McArthur's head but McArthur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson cracks McArthur with a good jab.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vilson misses with a hook. McArthur ducked under it nicely.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McArthur throws a low kick, looking for Vilson's leg but Vilson calmly moves out of range.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McArthur throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from McArthur misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson lands with an overhand left.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Vilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
McArthur cracks Vilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson throws a low kick but McArthur moves out of range easily.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from McArthur.
Vilson lands with a slapping head kick.
McArthur blocks a jab.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
McArthur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McArthur. That did some damage!
Vilson misses with a body shot.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson misses with a hook.
McArthur misses with a body kick.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vilson's head.
McArthur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Vilson avoids it.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Vilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vilson looks to throw the jab but McArthur is out of range.
McArthur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McArthur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by McArthur.
Vilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Vilson misses.
Vilson is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
Vilson needs to keep his hands up - McArthur had a free shot at his head there.
Some bone on bone action there as McArthur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McArthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson connects with the punch.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
McArthur blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vilson.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Vilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McArthur throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
Vilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vilson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from McArthur.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vilson blocks an uppercut.
McArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McArthur misses with a punch on the inside.
McArthur lands a right hand.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
Vilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for McArthur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McArthur tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
A big right from McArthur misses.
Vilson is looking to slow McArthur down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Vilson.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
McArthur staying out of range there.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
McArthur looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McArthur lands with a kick to the ribs.
McArthur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Vilson misses its intended target.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McArthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
McArthur misses with a looping right.
McArthur misses with a kick to the body.
Vilson lands a really nice looking cross but McArthur seems unphased.
Vilson staying out of range there.
McArthur throws a right and a left that Vilson avoids nicely.
Vilson throws out a counter right but McArthur avoids it with no problem.
Vilson thuds his right hand into McArthur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McArthur pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vilson is out of range and McArthur settles back down.
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vilson is able to avoid easily.
Vilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McArthur's head.
McArthur clobbers Vilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McArthur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur throws a wild body kick that Vilson sees coming a mile off.
McArthur scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Vilson.
Vilson with a nice cross.
McArthur tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Vilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - McArthur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson jabs McArthur right on the nose. McArthur blinks but takes it well.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vilson scores with the left hand. McArthur knows he should have avoided that one.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McArthur there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McArthur.
McArthur throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McArthur tries to move into range but Vilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McArthur takes one to the side of the head.
McArthur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McArthur takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Vilson.
I've got Vilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Our winner, Junior Vilson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 465 p4p, 513 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 56 p4p, 64 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Fujimoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dupree! Fujimoto is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christophe Dupree!
A very excited looking Christophe Dupree made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 193 p4p, 224 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 22 p4p, 30 weight class). Jaroslav has chosen The Sound of Running Feet as his entrance music. Do Ho Joy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Joy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
Ho Joy jabs Jaroslav right on the nose. Jaroslav blinks but takes it well.
Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Joy.
Ho Joy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJaroslav.
Ho Joy moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaroslav tries to break the clinch but Ho Joy is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ho Joy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaroslav is looking to break free of the clinch but Ho Joy has double underhooks.
Ho Joy 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.
A frustrated look appears on Jaroslav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ho Joy lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav wants to get back to striking at distance but Ho Joy won't allow it.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaroslav wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Jaroslav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ho Joy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaroslav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ho Joy walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Ho Joy - just one landing.
It looks like Felix Jaroslav has been cut.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ho Joy lands a really nice looking cross but Jaroslav seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ho Joy, as that shot connected.
A jab from Jaroslav misses.
Jaroslav cracks Ho Joy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Do Ho Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Joy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jaroslav breaks the clinch.
Jaroslav jabs Ho Joy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho Joy fails to land with a series of punches.
Jaroslav lands a big head kick that sends Ho Joy tumbling to the mat! Jaroslav takes a step backwards and waves Ho Joy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Ho Joy is rocked!
 It looks like Do Ho Joy has been cut.
Ho Joy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Ho Joy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaroslav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ho Joy seems to have got his legs back now.
Ho Joy lands a big head kick that sends Jaroslav tumbling to the mat! Ho Joy takes a step backwards and waves Jaroslav back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jaroslav is rocked!
Ho Joy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jaroslav right on the button. Jaroslav goes down! Ho Joy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ho Joy gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do Ho Joy!
An out of breath Do Ho Joy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 166 p4p, 130 weight class) and Joost Van Buren (ranked 26 p4p, 19 weight class). Po's entrance music is Muay Thai Music - Wai Khru Ram Muay. A fine choice. Joost Van Buren has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joost Van Buren!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Po tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po keeps Van Buren at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
Po throws a counter high kick but Van Buren was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren with a jab.
Po throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Po knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Buren clobbers Po with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Buren fakes the leg kick and cracks Po in the body.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Po slams his shin into Van Buren's torso.
Po lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Po avoids it.
Po throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po counters with a nice kick to the body.
Po scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Van Buren
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren thows a body kick. Po tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Po. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Po's head backwards.
Po takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Po finds it's way through Van Buren's defenses.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po throws a head kick that half lands.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Po counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po connects with an inside leg kick.
Po throws a shot to the body.
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Po.
Good shot there by Po.
Po avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
It looked like Po wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Tong Po will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Po is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Po.
Van Buren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Po blocks it well.
Nice shot lands for Po.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Po misses its target.
Po walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Po misses with a body kick.
Po defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Po was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren cracks Po with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Po.
Van Buren lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Van Buren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Po finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Buren's head.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Po takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Po counters with a big head kick but Van Buren shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with a jab to the body
and Van Buren counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Po checks it.
Good leg kick by Van Buren.
Po misses with a right hand
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
The crowd cheers as Po lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a head kick. Van Buren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren jabs Po right on the nose. Po blinks but takes it well.
Po lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Buren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Buren swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Po.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Po tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Po lands a nice shot that snaps Van Buren's head back.
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Buren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Buren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Oooooh!!! Po has knocked Van Buren down with a huge combo! Po steps away and waves a wobbly Van Buren back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Po saw that one coming.
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Po drops Van Buren with a beautiful combination! Van Buren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Po is looking for the KO!
Po misses with a head kick.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Po's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Po down.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Po wants to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Po.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Po looks to clinch
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po throws out a powerful jab.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Van Buren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Po checks it.
Van Buren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Po blocks the body kick.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Po tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
Van Buren tries to counter with a clinch but Po shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tong Po.
Well Po 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tong Po!
A very excited looking Tong Po made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Reynolds (ranked 39 p4p, 79 weight class) and Finn The Human (ranked 6 p4p, 11 weight class). The Human has chosen Adventure Time as his entrance music. Finn The Human told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Finn The Human!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Human scores with a jab. Reynolds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from The Human.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
The Human has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Human fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Human throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Human misses with a straight left.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and The Human takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Human tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Human stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
The Human throws a good cross that connects.
The Human is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Human fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Human throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Reynolds catches The Human right on the button with a cross.
The Human scores with a hook.
The Human misses the jab.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Human rushes Reynolds and presses him up against the cage.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human blocking some punches.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reynolds on the side of the head.
That kick from The Human tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reynolds cracks The Human with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a head kick that The Human semi-blocks.
The Human throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Human thinking.
A low kick from The Human is predictable there
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds takes one on the button.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
As The Human looks to move away, Reynolds throws a big counter combo but The Human just gets out of the way.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into The Human's ribs.
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!
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
Reynolds thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reynolds misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Human swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
The Human tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
The Human throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Reynolds blocks the leg kick.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but Reynolds seems unphased.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
And The Human responds with a good body kick, but Reynolds manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Reynolds tries to counter by clinching up but The Human breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
The Human has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to move into range but The Human moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human misses with a hook.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Human throws a front kick aimed at Reynolds's knee but Reynolds avoids it well.
The Human throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
The Human throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Reynolds has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Human darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick from Reynolds lands but The Human takes it in his stride.
The Human shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Reynolds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reynolds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by The Human there.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Human.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by The Human - just one landing.
The Human lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Human.
The Human throws a leg kick that misses.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Human.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Reynolds.
The Human lands a head shot.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Human.
Reynolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reynolds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Reynolds.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Human cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by The Human as he connects with a hook.
The Human throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Human tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from The Human.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human lands a slapping body shot.
The Human misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds jabs The Human to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human connects with a nice looking jab.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
The Human throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
The Human throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reynolds on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finn The Human showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Human fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Human throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Human buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Human.
The Human gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reynolds.
A jab from The Human misses.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human jabs Reynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human lands the left hand.
The Human takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from The Human misses.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Human.
The Human's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
Reynolds throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
The Human jabs Reynolds right on the nose. Reynolds blinks but takes it well.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by The Human.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Human lunges at Reynolds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reynolds's hand.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Human fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds misses the jab.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
A low kick lands for The Human.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
The Human misses with a looping left.
The Human lands a head shot.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
The Human swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Human throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Human misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Human.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Human.
The Human connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Human bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Human.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human with a jab.
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
The Human chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Human misses with a looping right.
The Human swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Human takes one on the button.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
The Human throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Human is rocked!
The Human throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reynolds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Human tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
The Human dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Human tries to land a leg kick but Reynolds saw it coming and moves away.
The Human thumps Reynolds with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
A very excited looking Finn The Human rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Gormsson (ranked 25 p4p, 32 weight class) and Akoni Gray (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class). Gormsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Saor - Children of the Mist. Gray is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. 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 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Akoni Gray!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, 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!
Gormsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gray counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gormsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Gray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gray lands a nice looking body shot.
Gray throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gormsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gormsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body.
Gormsson throws a front kick that sends Gray stumbling back into the cage.
Gray takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gormsson misses with a head kick.
Gray looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gray blocks a head kick by Gormsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gormsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gormsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
Gormsson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Harald Gormsson has been cut.
Gray blocks a head kick by Gormsson.
Gray punishes Gormsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gormsson momentarily.
Gormsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gray counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Gray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gormsson doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Gormsson.
Gormsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Gormsson.
Gray moves out of range as Gormsson throws a body kick.
Gray misses with a right hand
and Gormsson counters with a nice body shot.
Gray lunges at Gormsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gormsson's hand.
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a leg kick but Gormsson checks it.
Gray lands an overhand right.
Gray avoids a kick to the body.
Gormsson looks to land a right hand but Gray moved out of range.
Gray looks to land a combination but Gormsson avoids it well.
Gormsson throwing a counter right hand but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gormsson takes one to the chin there.
Gray looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gormsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Gray.
A lazy left from Gormsson finds it's target.
It looks like Akoni Gray has been cut.
Gormsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gray on the side of the head.
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!
Gormsson slips a jab from Gray.
Gormsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gormsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gray avoids the head kick by Gormsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akoni Gray will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gormsson connects with a single shot there.
Gormsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Gormsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gray walks into a straight right hand from Gormsson.
Gormsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gormsson throws a body punch but Gray moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Gormsson slams his shin into Gray's torso.
Gray tests Gormsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gormsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gormsson misses with a body kick.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gormsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
No joy there for Gray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gormsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gray misses with an uppercut
and Gormsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Akoni Gray's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gray might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gormsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Gormsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gormsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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!
Gray with a jab.
Gormsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gray misses with a hook. Gormsson ducked under it nicely.
Gray misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson scores with a kick to the body.
Gray throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gormsson counters with a three punch combo that has Gray backing up. Gray nods at Gormsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gormsson misses with a hook. Gray ducked under it nicely.
Gormsson drops Gray with a beautiful combination! Gray stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gormsson is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gormsson plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Gray to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Gray just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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