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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Trotter (ranked 1802 p4p, 2287 weight class) and Joey Simone (ranked 275 p4p, 330 weight class). Simone has chosen Gucci Mane - Trap God Intro as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alonzo Trotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotter moves into the clinch.
Trotter tries to land a knee to the head but Simone blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Simone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simone prevents a body shot from Trotter.
Simone lands a hook that snaps the head of Trotter backwards.
Simone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simone looks for the body kick but Trotter saw that one coming.
Simone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trotter's sensitive parts.
Simone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simone lands with an uppercut that bounces Trotter off the ropes and back into range.
Trotter scores with a shot to the body.
Trotter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simone can pounce on him.
Trotter lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trotter drives through with a takedown into Simone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trotter stays in close to Simone's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simone's head.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trotter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trotter stands and throws Simone's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trotter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trotter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trotter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Trotter wants to take a breather but Simone manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trotter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trotter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Simone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Trotter defends it.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Trotter is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.
Trotter trying to control from the bottom.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Simone is trying for a kimura here. Trotter looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Simone wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone 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.
In defeat, Alonzo Trotter stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dudes'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avraam Papadopoulos (ranked 764 p4p, 2363 weight class) and Russell Northrop (ranked 121 p4p, 341 weight class). Northrop has chosen Alive And Kicking 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avraam Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Northrop walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Northrop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Papadopoulos crashes against the mat.
Northrop told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos landing strikes.
Northrop sneaks back into half guard.
Papadopoulos lands strikes from half guard.
Papadopoulos uses his free foot to push down on Northrop's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Northrop.
Northrop gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Papadopoulos connects with a nice short shot to Northrop's temple.
Northrop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of digs.
Papadopoulos stands and throws Northrop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Northrop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Northrop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Papadopoulos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrop works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Papadopoulos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop can't keep his opponent in guard - Papadopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Papadopoulos prevents Northrop from improving his position.
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papadopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Papadopoulos working over Northrop with some ground and pound. Northrop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Papadopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papadopoulos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papadopoulos's back!
Northrop is looking for the choke from the back position but Papadopoulos is controlling his hands well.
Papadopoulos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Northrop prevents Papadopoulos from improving his position.
Northrop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Papadopoulos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Northrop jumps into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos manages to get back to half guard.
Papadopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
Northrop grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Northrop knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Northrop for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos lands punches and elbows.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Northrop!
Papadopoulos lands strikes to the head.
Papadopoulos scores with strikes from the back.
Papadopoulos is landing with strikes from the back.
 Northrop is rocked!
Papadopoulos doesn't have the hooks in and Northrop manages to turn into his guard.
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papadopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there.
Papadopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Papadopoulos is trying to control the position but Northrop postures up.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Northrop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Northrop has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.
Northrop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Northrop trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northrop distracts Papadopoulos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle but Northrop pushes his legs off easily.
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Papadopoulos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Papadopoulos manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Papadopoulos's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Northrop needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop misses with a takedown
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Northrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papadopoulos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papadopoulos duly obliges.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Papadopoulos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papadopoulos wants it to stay on the feet.
Northrop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos cracks Northrop with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Northrop tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Papadopoulos pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Northrop is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraam Papadopoulos!
Russell Northrop was interviewed post fight and said 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 2782 p4p, 1742 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 331 p4p, 218 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain tries to clinch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Hussain lands a slapping body shot.
Hussain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hussain misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Vasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Hussain.
Vasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Vasquez catches Hussain right on the button with a cross.
Hussain misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Vasquez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasquez.
Vasquez gets tackled into the ropes by Hussain. Hussain maintains the clinch.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez looks to throw the jab but Hussain is out of 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!
Hussain throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Vasquez throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain is looking to counter punch.
Vasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vasquez.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
Vasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hussain misses with a body shot.
Vasquez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vasquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hussain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasquez can pounce on him.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to land a front kick but Hussain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vasquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vasquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hussain doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussain is looking to land body kicks.
Hussain connects with a leg kick.
Vasquez lands a leg kick that knocks Hussain off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain walks into a straight right hand from Vasquez.
Vasquez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hussain tries to clinch but Vasquez is having none of it.
Vasquez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hussain. Hussain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as Hussain blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain moves out of range as Vasquez throws a body kick.
Hussain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Hussain avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the ropes.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Vasquez has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Vasquez has the dominant position.
Vasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussain's elbow.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasquez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hussain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vasquez - that landed with a thud.
Vasquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hussain's efforts to push away.
Hussain is trying to force a seperation but Vasquez has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussain throws a jab when Vasquez was well out of range.
Emre Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain walks into a straight right hand from Vasquez.
Hussain cracks Vasquez with an open hand slap.
A good leg kick by Hussain.
A shot to the liver by Vasquez. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick from Hussain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussain misses with a hook
and Vasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussain wants to clinch.
Vasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vasquez moves into range and 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!
Vasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasquez.
Hussain misses with a straight left.
Vasquez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hussain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasquez wants to counter with a clinch but Hussain pushes him away.
Hussain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hussain tries to clinch but Vasquez is having none of it.
Vasquez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasquez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hussain just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez drives through and clinches with Hussain against the ropes.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Hussain. Beautiful body shot.
Hussain moves out of range as Vasquez throws a body kick.
Vasquez throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vasquez throws a one two combo.
It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasquez misses with a body kick.
Hussain lands a leg kick that knocks Vasquez off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nando Vasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hussain blocks a jab.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Vasquez.
A lazy left from Hussain finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasquez misses the target.
Vasquez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Hussain checks it.
Hussain pushes Vasquez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hussain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hussain is trying to break free.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Vasquez is controlling him.
Vasquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hussain's efforts to push away.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Hussain blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain working hard to break the clinch.
Hussain is trying to break free.
Hussain is trying to break free.
Hussain tries to circle away but Vasquez has him pinned against the ropes.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasquez 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 one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez blocks a jab.
Vasquez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vasquez moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasquez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez needs to keep his hands up - Hussain had a free shot at his head there.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasquez throws a big shot that misses.
Vasquez slips under a jab.
Vasquez throws a leg kick which misses Hussain's front leg but catches the back leg as Hussain tries to avoid it.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nando Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussain.
Vasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussain.
Hussain throws a low kick, looking for Vasquez's leg but Vasquez calmly moves out of range.
Hussain blocks the body kick.
Hussain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasquez tries to score with a low kick but Hussain moves his leg out of the way.
Vasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasquez connects with a jab.
Hussain takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasquez.
Hussain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vasquez. Vasquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hussain misses with a straight left.
Vasquez walks into a left hand.
Vasquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Hussain misses.
Hussain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hussain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquez moves away.
Hussain drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the ropes.
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Hussain's head.
Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussain ducks right into an uppercut from Vasquez.
Hussain throws a body punch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Vasquez circles away.
Vasquez motions for Hussain to come forward. Vasquez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vasquez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hussain doesn't seem phased though.
Hussain throws a jab when Vasquez was well out of range.
Hussain takes the fight into the clinch.
Hussain is trying to break the clinch but Vasquez is controlling him.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasquez throws a right hand that Hussain ducks under and follows up with a left that Hussain also avoids with ease.
Vasquez slips under a jab.
Vasquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussain lands a jab to the head.
Hussain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasquez throws out the jab.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasquez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hussain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez misses with a head kick.
Vasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussain tries to clinch but Vasquez moves away
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand.
Hussain tries to clinch there but Vasquez circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is looking to clinch but Vasquez is avoiding it.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Hussain.
Vasquez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hussain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez feints and then cracks Hussain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hussain down.
Hussain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vasquez lands a nice looking body kick.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vasquez counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasquez. That snapped Hussain's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasquez with a nice calf kick.
Hussain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hussain misses the shot to the body.
Hussain checks a low kick from Vasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nando Vasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hussain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vasquez counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain.
Vasquez connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Nice straight punches there by Hussain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussain.
Vasquez misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Hussain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussain misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain swings widly with a right hand
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand.
Vasquez misses with a wild body shot.
Vasquez throws a wild body kick that Hussain sees coming a mile off.
Hussain drops his hands momentarily and Vasquez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Hussain.
Hussain swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasquez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hussain.
Vasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussain.
Hussain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vasquez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasquez.
Hussain wants to clinch up but Vasquez keeps it at a distance.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Vasquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussain.
Hussain scores with a sloppy right hand. Vasquez should have avoided that one.
Emre Hussain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hussain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Hussain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hussain.
Hussain throws an overhand right that lands on Vasquez's shoulder, as Vasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.
Vasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hussain.
Vasquez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hussain. That did some damage!
Vasquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hussain.
Vasquez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasquez lands a nice looking body kick.
Hussain tries to clinch but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez slips a straight right by Hussain.
Vasquez thumps Hussain with a low kick.
Hussain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasquez in his tracks.
Hussain misses with a hook.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Hussain moved away.
Vasquez with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez scoring well with a low kick there.
Hussain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasquez has closed the distance and engaged Hussain in a clinch.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Hussain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vasquez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussain.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vasquez. That did some damage!
Hussain clinches up with Vasquez and pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasquez.
Hussain tries to circle away but Vasquez has him pinned against the ropes.
Vasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Vasquez misses.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
Vasquez catches Hussain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasquez.
Nando Vasquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasquez.
Vasquez with the inside leg kick.
Vasquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hussain takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Hussain tries to clinch up but Vasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hussain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasquez counters with a nice body kick.
Vasquez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hussain takes a step back to recover.
Hussain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hussain there.
Hussain clinches with his opponent.
Hussain is trying to push Vasquez away but Vasquez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vasquez prevents Hussain from breaking the clinch.
Hussain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emre Hussain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hussain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasquez throws a series of strikes that have Hussain backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasquez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Vasquez!
Our winner, Nando Vasquez, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hokuto Akira (ranked 1268 p4p, 974 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 167 p4p, 126 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hokuto Akira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Plutov tenderised Akira's leg. Akira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Akira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Plutov lands a head kick!
A jab from Akira misses.
Plutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Akira is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Akira misses the target.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A good leg kick by Plutov.
A combination from Plutov does no damage.
Akira misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Plutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akira walks into a straight right hand from Plutov.
Plutov tries to land a front kick but Akira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plutov scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov takes one on the button.
Akira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Plutov throws a push kick but Akira slaps the foot to one side.
Akira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
Plutov works Akira's body with a nice hook.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
Plutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Akira backs up against the ropes.
Akira slips under a jab from Plutov.
Akira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Plutov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Plutov takes a swing at Akira's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Plutov
and Akira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plutov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akira's head backwards.
Plutov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akira. Akira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Plutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akira missing with a left hand there. Plutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Plutov cracks Akira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Plutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Akira.
Plutov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akira's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a left hand
and Akira counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Wasyl Plutov has been cut.
Plutov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Plutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akira throws a lazy right hand but Plutov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Plutov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akira wants to clinch up but Plutov keeps it at a distance.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Plutov misses with a hook to the body
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Plutov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akira slips under a jab from Plutov.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. Akira moves away and avoids it.
Akira throws a body shot but no joy.
Akira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Plutov throws a right hand that Akira ducks under and follows up with a left that Akira also avoids with ease.
Plutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plutov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akira in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akira moves away from the strike by Plutov.
A slow jab from Akira misses its intended target.
Plutov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akira misses with a looping left.
Akira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Plutov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Plutov throws out a leg kick but Akira moves out of range and Plutov only half commits.
Akira takes one to the chin there.
Akira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Plutov.
A telegraphed right hand from Plutov misses the target.
Plutov tests Akira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plutov connects with a crisp jab.
Plutov looks to throw the jab but Akira is out of range.
Plutov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Plutov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Plutov swats away the attempt to clinch by Akira.
Akira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plutov.
Plutov throws a right hand that misses
and Akira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akira tries to clinch
and Plutov counters with a stiff right hand.
Plutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plutov thuds his right hand into Akira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akira throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akira misses the shot to the body.
Plutov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Akira to counter with a crisp jab.
Plutov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plutov cracks Akira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plutov connects with a right hand. Akira shakes it off.
Plutov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasyl Plutov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Akira looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range.
Akira throws a hook but Plutov blocks it.
Good leg kick by Plutov.
Akira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Plutov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akira.
Plutov working hard to break the clinch.
Akira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plutov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akira has him pressed against the ropes.
Plutov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akira has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Akira fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Akira.
A short body shot lands from Akira as the two fighters clinch.
Akira misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akira.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Plutov 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.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Akira.
Akira lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akira struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Plutov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira lands an uppercut.
Plutov tries to break the clinch but Akira is controlling the position.
Plutov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akira misses with the head strike.
Plutov lands with a short shot to the head.
Akira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Plutov manages to break the clinch.
Plutov swings for the body but Akira moves out of range.
Akira pushes Plutov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Plutov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akira prevents Plutov from breaking the clinch.
Akira keeps control of Plutov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Plutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Akira misses.
Akira lands a jab to Plutov's midsection.
Plutov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plutov moves away.
Akira takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akira 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Plutov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Akira misses with a looping right.
Plutov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akira's hands.
Plutov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plutov lands a nice hook to Akira's body. Akira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akira looks to throw the jab but Plutov is out of range.
Plutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akira throws a shot from downtown. Plutov moves away and avoids it.
Akira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Akira.
Plutov connects with a solid leg kick.
Plutov moves away from the strike by Akira.
Plutov with a jab.
Akira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Akira moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Akira misses the target.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plutov. Akira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Plutov scores with a decent looking hook.
Akira cracks Plutov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Plutov staying out of range there.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Plutov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Plutov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Plutov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Plutov connects with a jab.
Plutov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akira missing with a left hand there. Plutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akira tries to clinch up but Plutov circles away and keeps his distance.
Plutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Akira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akira tries to clinch but Plutov moves out of range.
Akira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plutov misses the jab.
Akira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A good leg kick by Plutov.
Plutov cracks Akira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Plutov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akira throws a jab but it's blocked by Plutov.
Plutov throws a big shot that misses.
Akira misses with a two punch combination.
Plutov throws a lazy uppercut
and Akira counters with a nice uppercut.
Plutov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Plutov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Plutov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hokuto Akira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wasyl Plutov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Plutov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Akira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Plutov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akira momentarily.
Akira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plutov throws a shot from downtown. Akira moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Akira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Plutov lunges at Akira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akira's hand.
Akira tries to clinch but Plutov moves out of range.
Plutov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plutov throws a leg kick
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov slips under a jab from Akira.
The fighters circling - Akira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akira blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Akira.
Plutov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Plutov lands a head shot.
Akira misses with a straight left.
Akira slips a jab from Plutov.
Akira misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Plutov both land. Nice combination.
Plutov misses with a straight left.
Akira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Akira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akira tries to close the distance and clinch but Plutov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Plutov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Plutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akira.
Plutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plutov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov slips a jab from Akira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akira slips a jab and a cross from Plutov.
Akira is looking to counter punch.
Plutov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akira misses with an uppercut. Plutov saw that one coming.
Akira misses with an uppercut.
Akira throws an overhand right that lands on Plutov's shoulder, as Plutov tries to avoid the shot.
Akira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plutov with a nice cross.
Plutov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akira. That did some damage!
Akira misses with a hook. Plutov ducked under it nicely.
Plutov swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Akira misses its target.
Plutov throws a lazy body kick
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akira lands an overhand right.
Akira slips a jab and a cross from Plutov.
Plutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Plutov there.
Plutov throws a hook but Akira avoids it easily.
Plutov slips a jab and a cross from Akira.
Plutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
Akira tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Plutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Plutov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Plutov ducks under a wild hook from Akira.
A big right from Plutov misses.
A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akira looks to land a left hand but Plutov moved out of range nicely.
Akira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plutov.
Akira throwing a counter right hand but Plutov manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a leg kick
and Akira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Plutov.
Akira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Plutov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akira jabs at Plutov's body.
Plutov lands with a hook. Akira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good shot there by Plutov.
Plutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plutov punishes Akira's body with a nice straight punch.
Plutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Akira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plutov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Plutov.
Plutov throws a poor cross that misses
and Akira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plutov connects with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasyl Plutov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plutov 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasyl Plutov!
During a confident post fight interview, Wasyl Plutov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 656 p4p, 796 weight class) and Ernie Tertelgte (ranked 80 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tertelgte instigates a clinch.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tertelgte.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Tertelgte prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to work over Tertelgte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uesugi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Uesugi fails to land.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Uesugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Uesugi on the inside.
Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tertelgte.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Tertelgte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte has Uesugi pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Uesugi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tertelgte lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tertelgte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tertelgte.
Uesugi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tertelgte.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Uesugi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tertelgte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tertelgte moves into the clinch.
Uesugi lands a right hand.
Tertelgte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Tertelgte holds him up against the ropes and eventually Uesugi drops back down to his feet.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kagekatsu Uesugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uesugi scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tertelgte.
Uesugi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Uesugi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tertelgte has closed the distance and engaged Uesugi in a clinch.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Tertelgte forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte prevents a body shot from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Tertelgte controls the action.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tertelgte controls his hands.
Tertelgte lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tertelgte.
Tertelgte misses with the head strike.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte lands a left hand.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tertelgte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tertelgte struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tertelgte smiles and moves away.
Tertelgte instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tertelgte lands a shoulder strike.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Tertelgte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tertelgte blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tertelgte scores with a shoulder strike.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Tertelgte has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi.
Uesugi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tertelgte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tertelgtes 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!
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tertelgte takes a shot to the head.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Tertelgte blocks it.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tertelgte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tertelgte tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Tertelgte back against the ropes.
Uesugi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tertelgte controls his hands.
Tertelgte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Tertelgte controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Tertelgte struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Tertelgte is working Uesugi over against the ropes.
Uesugi gets control of Tertelgte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Uesugi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Uesugi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernie Tertelgte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tertelgte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tertelgte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Uesugi digs a good hook to Tertelgte's body.
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Tertelgte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tertelgte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Tertelgte to keep the fight standing.
Tertelgte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tertelgte tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Uesugi.
Uesugi pulls guard.
Tertelgte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Uesugi working for a triangle but Tertelgte defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tertelgte trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tertelgte passes into side control.
Uesugi gets back to half guard.
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tertelgte pulls his head out easily.
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uesugi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tertelgte escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tertelgte!
Tertelgte trying to control the position but Uesugi is working away.
Uesugi tries to buck Tertelgte off but Tertelgte is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but Uesugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uesugi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but Uesugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uesugi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tertelgte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tertelgte pulls his head out easily.
Uesugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tertelgte is looking to take a break and control but Uesugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep. Tertelgte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Uesugi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tertelgte passes into side control!
Uesugi tries to improve position but can't.
Uesugi is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uesugi sneaks back into half guard.
Uesugi tries to roll over but Tertelgte keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tertelgte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uesugi moves out of range as Tertelgte strikes.
Tertelgte defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Tertelgte moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Tertelgte lands a jab-cross combination.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tertelgte moves away.
Tertelgte throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tertelgte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uesugi moves into the clinch.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi 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.
Uesugi tries to work over Tertelgte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ernie Tertelgte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Tertelgte forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Uesugi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tertelgte walks away with a smile on his face. Uesugi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kagekatsu Uesugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Tertelgte moves away and avoids it.
Tertelgte closes the distance and clinches.
Tertelgte tries for a takedown but Uesugi manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Tertelgte digs a right hand underneath Uesugi's ribcage. Uesugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tertelgte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tertelgte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Uesugi works on Tertelgte's body with a couple of short punches.
Tertelgte misses with a body punch.
Uesugi working aggressively here.
Uesugi cracks Tertelgte with a nice body shot.
Uesugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uesugi fails to pull guard.
Uesugi has a couple of punches blocked by Tertelgte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tertelgte.
Uesugi tries to work over Tertelgte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Tertelgte.
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!
Uesugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tertelgte.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but Tertelgte has him pressed against the ropes.
Uesugi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tertelgte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tertelgte.
Tertelgte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
Tertelgte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Tertelgte struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Tertelgte avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the ropes.
Tertelgte misses with a body punch.
Uesugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Uesugi scores with a hook to the body.
Uesugi is trying to pull guard but Tertelgte has him pressed against the ropes.
Tertelgte misses with some punches.
Tertelgte swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tertelgte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uesugi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Uesugi pulls Tertelgte into guard.
Uesugi is looking for a triangle but Tertelgte pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uesugi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tertelgte stacks Uesugi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tertelgte!
Tertelgte content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Uesugi is trying to improve his position.
Uesugi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tertelgte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uesugi keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uesugi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Uesugi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tertelgte defends well.
Uesugi looking for subs off his back but Tertelgte has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Tertelgte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tertelgte 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi!
Kagekatsu Uesugi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dalton (ranked 931 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Dany Crosby (ranked 148 p4p, 273 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crosby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Dalton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crosby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Crosby in a clinch.
Dalton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike.
Dalton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby blocks an uppercut.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton presses Crosby against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dalton.
Dalton lands with a right to the head.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crosby scores with a shoulder strike.
Dalton jumps guard but Crosby stands there with Dalton around his waist. Dalton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dalton misses with a punch on the inside.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton jumps into guard, dragging Crosby to the mat.
Dalton controls Crosby momentarily but Crosby frees himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Crosby postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Crosby controlling him for the moment.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crosby trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dalton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crosby at a distance.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Crosby swings for the body but Dalton moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Crosby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalton moves away.
Dalton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dalton connects with a body shot.
Dalton scores with a punch to the head.
Dalton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dalton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dalton has his takedown stuffed
and Crosby counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalton. Crosby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crosby to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalton is looking to clinch.
Dalton connects with a high kick.
Jab from Dalton.
Dalton connects with a looping right hand.
Dalton throws a head kick but Crosby moves out of range.
Nice shot by Dalton.
Dalton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dalton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton with a hook.
Dalton thows a body kick. Crosby tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dalton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dalton misses the body punch
and Crosby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalton looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
Crosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dalton.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crosby manages to avoid it.
Dalton looks to throw a body kick
and Crosby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Dalton's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crosby can do to turn this around?
Dalton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Crosby lands with a right to the head.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Dalton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Dalton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dalton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dalton blocks an uppercut.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dalton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Crosby lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Dalton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crosby just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Crosby.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Crosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Dalton backwards.
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Dany Crosby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Dalton jumps guard and drags Crosby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crosby defends it easily.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Dalton won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crosby looking to sit in guard and control but Dalton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crosby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dalton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dalton is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Crosby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalton.
Crosby is looking to stand up but Dalton isn't so interested in that idea.
Crosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dalton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dalton is looking to work some ground and pound but Crosby has wrist control.
Dalton 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.
Crosby is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Crosby keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Crosby.
Dalton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crosby working a defensive guard here.
Dalton trying to control the position from guard on top but Crosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dalton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Dalton.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Dalton swings wildly with an uppercut but Crosby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalton tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Dalton back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
Dalton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
Dalton misses with a body punch.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby gets through Dalton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crosby pushes Dalton back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Crosby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Dalton avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the ropes.
Dalton misses with some punches.
Dalton jumps into guard, dragging Crosby to the mat.
Crosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dany Crosby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Dalton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oooooh!!! Crosby has knocked Dalton down with a huge combo! Crosby steps away and waves a wobbly Dalton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Dalton is rocked!
Dalton circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Crosby. Dalton falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Crosby!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dany Crosby!
Dany Crosby thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tytus Aleksy (ranked 685 p4p, 1070 weight class) and Rip Snorten (ranked 110 p4p, 172 weight class). Snorten is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sound of Silence. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rip Snorten!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten looks to throw the jab but Aleksy is out of range.
Aleksy misses with a body kick.
Aleksy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooh!!! Aleksy has knocked Snorten down with a huge combo! Aleksy steps away and waves a wobbly Snorten back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Rip Snorten has been cut.
Aleksy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snorten counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aleksy has one foot on Snorten's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorten takes a swing at Aleksy's ribcage but misses.
Snorten lands a jab to Aleksy's midsection.
Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Snorten.
Snorten scores with a shot to the side of Aleksy's head.
Aleksy gets underhooks to prevent Snorten's takedown attempt.
Aleksy lands a shot to the body.
Snorten gets through Aleksy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aleksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Aleksy's head but Aleksy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aleksy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Aleksy misses the shot to the body.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy drives through and clinches with Snorten against the ropes.
Snorten makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Aleksy on the inside.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Aleksy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snorten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with the head strike.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aleksy tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Aleksy back against the ropes.
Aleksy breaks from the clinch.
Aleksy connects with a leg kick.
Aleksy drives through and clinches with Snorten against the ropes.
Snorten is looking for a takedown.
Aleksy digs a right hand underneath Snorten's ribcage. Snorten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aleksy lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aleksy lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aleksy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rip Snorten.
Aleksy misses with a punch on the inside.
Snorten lands with a right to the head.
Aleksy manages to break the clinch.
Snorten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorten misses the body punch
and Aleksy counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleksy misses with a combination
and Snorten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aleksy shoots in for a takedown but Snorten shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aleksy throws a combination that misses
and Snorten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aleksy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aleksy wants to stand but Snorten is controlling the position.
Aleksy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aleksy wants to sweep here but Snorten controlling him for the moment.
Snorten scoring with some ground and pound.
Snorten wants to control from the top but Aleksy keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Snorten connects with a couple of short punches.
Snorten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aleksy's head.
Aleksy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Snorten sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aleksy's guard.
Snorten is nestled in close to Aleksy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aleksy trying to control here.
Snorten lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snorten landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aleksy tries to kick Snorten off but Snorten keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorten slips a nice elbow through Aleksy's hands, connecting with Aleksy's forehead.
Snorten winds up and cracks Aleksy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snorten connects with a nice short shot to Aleksy's temple.
Snorten is trying to control the action in half guard but Aleksy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snorten connects with a nice short shot to Aleksy's temple.
Snorten working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aleksy is trying to control but can't.
Snorten lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy manages to get to full guard.
Snorten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snorten preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snorten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aleksy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aleksy is trying to control the position but Snorten postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tytus Aleksy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rip Snorten's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aleksy throws a poor cross that misses
and Snorten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snorten doesn't manage to clinch there - Aleksy circles away.
Aleksy misses with the combination.
Snorten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aleksy cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Aleksy lands a slapping body shot.
Aleksy defending well as Snorten loads up on a big left hand.
Snorten missing with a left hand there. Aleksy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy jabs Snorten right on the nose. Snorten blinks but takes it well.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten catches Aleksy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aleksy throws a series of punches but Snorten avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aleksy throws a right and a left that Snorten avoids nicely.
Aleksy cracks Snorten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Snorten sprawling to the canvas! Snorten rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aleksy finish him?!
Snorten is rocked!
Aleksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snorten is still on wobbly legs! Can Aleksy finish him?
Aleksy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aleksy.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aleksy.
Snorten throws a jab when Aleksy was well out of range.
Aleksy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Snorten drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Aleksy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Snorten's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tytus Aleksy!
A victorious Tytus Aleksy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abner Applegate (ranked 343 p4p, 515 weight class) and Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 53 p4p, 81 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov walks into a straight right hand from Applegate.
Kuznetsov 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.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Konstantin Kuznetsov has been cut.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Applegate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Applegate avoids it with no problem.
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Kuznetsov in a clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Applegate tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Applegate's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Kuznetsov back into the ropes.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuznetsov blocking some punches.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Kuznetsov circles away and keeps his distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Applegate 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 Kuznetsov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kuznetsov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.
Kuznetsov stuns Applegate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Applegate with a jab.
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids the elbow strike from Applegate, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Applegate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov avoids a wild elbow strike from Applegate.
Kuznetsov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kuznetsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Applegate tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Applegate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Kuznetsov misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov pushes Applegate back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate stalling in the clinch but Kuznetsov improves position.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Applegate.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Applegate.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Applegate eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantin Kuznetsov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Applegate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Applegate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a thumping low kick.
Applegate pushes Kuznetsov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Applegate has Kuznetsov pressed against the ropes, preventing Kuznetsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate has Kuznetsov pressed against the ropes, preventing Kuznetsov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuznetsov has double underhooks.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Applegate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov sizes up Applegate with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Applegate blocks the leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Applegate throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuznetsov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Applegate. That one must have hurt.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate gets through Kuznetsov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with a knee to the head.
Applegate avoiding damage as Kuznetsov throws knees to the body.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuznetsov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kuznetsov is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov misses with a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Applegate swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Kuznetsov stalling against the ropes.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate lands a big head kick that sends Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat! Applegate takes a step backwards and waves Kuznetsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Applegate finish him?
Applegate wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Kuznetsov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Applegate and Kuznetsov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Applegate.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abner Applegate waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock (ranked 232 p4p, 60 weight class) and Elgin Turner (ranked 30 p4p, 9 weight class). Rock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Wanna Rock. Turner has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery Of Chessboxin' as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 3, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Elgin Turner!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a front kick that sends Rock stumbling back into the ropes.
Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rock.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turner.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turner on the side of the head.
Turner's coach down at Razor Sharp Training Systems was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
Rock just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rock.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turner has time to react.
Turner slips a jab from Rock.
Rock ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Turner throws a jab when Rock was well out of range.
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the ropes.
Turner gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Rock slips a jab from Turner.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Rock misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rock takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rock.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rock, pushing him back against the ropes.
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock tries to pull guard but Turner forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner pushes Rock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Turner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Turner lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Turner.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to pull guard but Turner holds him up against the ropes and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Rock has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Turner misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Rock.
Rock jumps guard but Turner stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Rock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Rock won't allow it.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
Rock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner lands a head shot.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rock.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock.
A nice side step and Turner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock lands a jab to the head.
Rock with a nice cross.
Rock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Rock misses with a straight left.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock swinging wildly here.
Rock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rock moves away.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Rock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
Rock thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Rock takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Turner pushes Rock back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turner.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Turner blocks an uppercut.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock cracks Turner with a good jab.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turner manages to circle out of the way.
Rock punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Rock defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rock scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the ropes and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Turner moves away from the strike by Rock.
Rock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner throws a low kick but Rock moves out of range easily.
Rock is looking to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rock on the side of the head.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rock on the side of the head.
Rock moves away from the strike by Turner.
Rock drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rock throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Rock lands a head shot.
Rock cracks Turner with a good jab.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner works Rock's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Turner misses.
That kick from Rock tenderised Turner's leg. Turner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner closes the distance and pushes Rock back into the ropes.
Elgin Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Rock blocking some punches.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Turner fails to land.
Rock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Rock jumps into guard, dragging Turner to the mat.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rock on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Rock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rock throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Will Rock is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner avoids the body shot from Rock.
Turner jabs Rock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Turner throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rock with a nice cross.
A big right from Rock misses.
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rock slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rock moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner slips under a jab from Rock.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner misses with a hook. Rock ducked under it nicely.
Rock slips under a jab from Turner.
Rock moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Rock pushes Turner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Rock.
Turner cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock prevents a body shot from Turner.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Turner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turner has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Rock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock connects with a jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner scores with a kick to the body.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Rock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Rock lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock lands the left hand.
Turner cracks Rock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Rock connects with a right hand. Turner shakes it off.
Rock misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Rock.
Turner throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Turner lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turner! But no joy.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock avoids the body shot from Turner.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Rock is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Rock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Rock throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Rhod (ranked 110 p4p, 36 weight class) and Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 15 p4p, 6 weight class). Rhod kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prince - Kiss. Tyrone Jones has chosen Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rudy Rhod!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, 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!
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rhod is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyrone Jones's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Rhod.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rhod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhod slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Rhod tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhod defends it well.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Tyrone Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rhod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters circling a little - Rhod finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod looks to land a combination but Tyrone Jones avoids it well.
Rhod stuns Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
And Tyrone Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Rhod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhod misses the target.
Rhod connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Rhod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhod as he connects with a hook.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rhod misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones thumps Rhod with a low kick.
Rhod lands a right hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rhod lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod throws a big counter combination but Tyrone Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tyrone Jones moves in looking to clinch but Rhod pushes him off.
Rhod scores with a head kick. Tyrone Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Rhod tests Tyrone Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Rhod moves out of range.
A lazy left from Tyrone Jones finds it's target.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod lands with a shot to the body.
Rhod cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rhod lands a nice looking body kick.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod jabs at Tyrone Jones's body.
Rhod lands a head shot.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyrone Jones.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod tries a low kick but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rhod.
Rhod moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rhod is able to avoid easily.
Rhod wants to land a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyrone Jones!
Tyrone Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rhod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhod was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Rhod connects with a nice looking jab.
Rhod looks for the body kick but Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Rudy Rhod is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Good exchange - Tyrone Jones coming out on top.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rhod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhod lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rhod checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyrone Jones with a hook.
Rhod sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyrone Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rhod defends it well.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tyrone Jones. That did some damage!
Rhod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rhod defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyrone Jones can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhod fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrone Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tyrone Jones might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rhod has got the better of the exchanges.
Rhod has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyrone Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhod's head.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Tyrone Jones.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Tyrone Jones's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the ropes and back into range.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Rhod walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Rhod does it's job there.
Tyrone Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rhod scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tyrone Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rhod swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones connects with a right hand. Rhod shakes it off.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Rhod with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tyrone Jones has time to react.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Rhod drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rhod's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhod obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones cracks Rhod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
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!
Rhod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
Rhod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rhod takes one on the button.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
Rhod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Rhod lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyrone Jones at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Rhod moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid body kick from Rhod.
Rhod lands a jab to the nose.
Rhod cracks Tyrone Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rhod.
Tyrone Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhod lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhod.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhod.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Rhod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyrone Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhod moves away.
Rhod misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Rhod slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Tyrone Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones works the jab nicely.
Tyrone Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Rhod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Rhod.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab.
Tyrone Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhod throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the button.
Tyrone Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rhod getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Rhod.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rhod's shoulder, as Rhod tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Rhod fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is looking to clinch but Rhod is avoiding it.
Rhod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rhod.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Rhod throws a body kick.
Rhod thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyrone Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Tyrone Jones tries to clinch but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhod appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod is looking to land body kicks.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyrone Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rhod on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones looks for a takedown but Rhod sprawls well.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrone Jones is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Rhod knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Rhod lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Rhod.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Rhod throws a jab when Tyrone Jones was well out of range.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a front kick aimed at Rhod's knee but Rhod avoids it well.
Rhod throws a hook to the side of Tyrone Jones's head but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Rhod sizes up Tyrone Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhod fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rhod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod connects with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhod pushes Tyrone Jones away with a front kick.
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Rhod walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod with the inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod with a nice calf kick.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyrone Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones connects with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rhod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice uppercut lands for Rhod. That snapped Tyrone Jones's head back.
Rhod slips a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Rhod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
It looked like Rhod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rhod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
Rhod looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones has Rhod up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Rhod's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhod checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rhod defends it nicely.
Rhod is looking for a counter combo.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Rhod throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones feints the counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhod is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and clinches up with Rhod.
Rhod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhod connects with the punch.
Jab by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Rhod saw that one coming.
Rhod looks to land a body kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Rhod throws a good cross that connects.
Rhod is looking to slow Tyrone Jones down with leg kicks.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rhod.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Rhod. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod cracks Tyrone Jones with an open hand slap.
Rhod throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhod lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rhod!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tyrone Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rhod is avoiding damage well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position but Rhod is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Tyrone Jones.
Rhod parries the strikes from Tyrone Jones easily there. Tyrone Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tyrone Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the action but Rhod is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod parries the strikes from Tyrone Jones easily there. Tyrone Jones is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
An elbow from Tyrone Jones crashes against the mat.
Rhod is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tyrone Jones off and has taken his back!
Tyrone Jones rolls, trying to escape but Rhod keeps control of the position.
Tyrone Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Tyrone Jones looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rhod.
Tyrone Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhod gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones staying busy and making it hard for Rhod to control.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position but Rhod manages to sink in the hooks.
Rhod keeps control of the position as Tyrone Jones tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rhod's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rhod keeps control of the position as Tyrone Jones tries to break free.
Tyrone Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhod gets his hands free.
Tyrone Jones rolls, trying to escape but Rhod keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod had his way with Russell Tyrone Jones in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Rhod's head but Rhod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rhod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhod scores with a hook to the body. Tyrone Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Rhod's front leg with a kick but Rhod checks it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Tyrone Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Rhod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rhod to the mat! Rhod manages to get full guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones pushing down on Rhod's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rhod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrone Jones.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rhod avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhod keeps working.
Tyrone Jones stalling.
Tyrone Jones uses his free foot to push down on Rhod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rhod.
Rhod is squirming around, avoiding Tyrone Jones's attempts to control the action.
Rhod tries to hold on but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes here but Rhod is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rhod wants to hold on but Tyrone Jones pushes him away.
Tyrone Jones throws some wild stikes that Rhod manages to avoid easily.
Tyrone Jones swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rhod is now in Tyrone Jones's guard. A big mistake from Tyrone Jones there, giving up the dominant position!
Tyrone Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyrone Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyrone Jones is trying to keep Rhod in close.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhod postures up.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rhod's guard.
Rhod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyrone Jones trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyrone Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyrone Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyrone Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyrone Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tyrone Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rhod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Rhod pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Tyrone Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rhod 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod is the new lightweight champion!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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