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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamen Kamenov (ranked 3953 p4p, 14565 weight class) and Baltasar Halko (ranked 126 p4p, 169 weight class). Halko has chosen The Lumberjack by Jackyl as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baltasar Halko!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Halko quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamenov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamenov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kamenov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halko actively working from the bottom here.
Halko trying to control from the bottom.
Kamenov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kamenov is nestled in close to Halko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov winds up and cracks Halko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing that Kamenov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamenov.
Kamenov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Halko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamenov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamenov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamenov 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.
Halko has hold of Kamenov's hands but Kamenov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kamenov decides to stand and escape the position.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kamenov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Halko has his foot on Kamenov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halko's head.
Kamenov pushing down on Halko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halko trying to hold on to Kamenov's head to control him but Kamenov postures up.
Kamenov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenov lands with a punch from half guard.
Halko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kamenov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Halko looks winded!
Halko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenov's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Kamenov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halko keeps control of the position as Kamenov tries to break free.
Kamenov is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov gets a double leg takedown into Halko's guard.
Kamenov with a nice head shot there.
 Halko is rocked!
Kamenov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Halko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kamen Kamenov!
Kamen Kamenov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 19523 p4p, 20258 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 586 p4p, 554 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brandis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. The key to victory for Fletch Brandis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Fletch Brandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
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!
Brandis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Brandis.
Brandis throws a right hand that Lima ducks under and follows up with a left that Lima also avoids with ease.
Brandis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brandis gets caught napping as Lima dives in and scores a takedown. Brandis manages to retain guard.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is fighting to break Brandis's control of his arms but Brandis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima stays in close to Brandis's body and controls the position.
Lima is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandis has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandis is keeping the position for now.
Brandis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Brandis.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Brandis's guard.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brandis's head.
Lima wants to control from the top but Brandis keeps moving.
Brandis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima works over Brandis with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandis trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Lima controlling from the top position.
Brandis 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.
Lima postures up in Brandis's guard and throws a big left but Brandis blocks it.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lima throwing strikes but missing.
Lima passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brandis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brandis's head.
Brandis taking some punishment here, with Lima in his half guard.
Lima trying to control the action but Brandis is working from the bottom.
Lima lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Lima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lima shoots in and bounces Brandis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lima won't allow Brandis to sweep him here.
Lima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marcelinho Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brandis working a defensive guard here.
Brandis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lima trying to control but Brandis is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lima scoring with punches to the head and body.
 Brandis is rocked!
Lima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Brandis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brandis, up you get!
Brandis throws a hook but Lima blocks it.
Brandis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lima's guard.
Lima looking for a triangle here. Brandis is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brandis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Fletch Brandis had this to say: 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Sipila (ranked 1469 p4p, 3606 weight class) and Adsawin Jindasawat (ranked 169 p4p, 386 weight class). Juha Sipila has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Sipila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adsawin Jindasawat!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, 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!
Jindasawat throws a jab when Sipila was well out of range.
Sipila throwing a counter right hand but Jindasawat manages to avoid it.
Jindasawat 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.
Sipila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sipila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sipila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sipila with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jindasawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Sipila is just out of range.
Sipila fakes the leg kick and cracks Jindasawat in the body.
Sipila is looking to clinch but Jindasawat is avoiding it.
Jindasawat follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sipila is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Adsawin Jindasawat has been cut.
Sipila avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sipila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sipila lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sipila is looking to land body kicks.
Jindasawat takes a swing at Sipila's ribcage but misses.
Sipila scores with a leg kick.
Sipila really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jindasawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sipila was well out of range. Poor timing from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat blocks the body kick.
Jindasawat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sipila connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jindasawat. Jindasawat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jindasawat wants to land a leg kick but Sipila is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sipila.
Jindasawat moves forwards but Sipila connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jindasawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sipila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sipila throws a solid leg kick but Jindasawat takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sipila.
Jindasawat looks to throw the jab but Sipila is out of range.
That kick from Sipila tenderised Jindasawat's leg. Jindasawat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jindasawat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sipila cracks Jindasawat with a good jab.
Jindasawat just misses with a punch to the body.
Jindasawat takes one to the chin there.
Jindasawat throws out a leg kick but Sipila moves out of range and Jindasawat only half commits.
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!
Jindasawat with the inside leg kick.
Jindasawat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sipila rather than just go for the knockout.
Sipila defending well as Jindasawat loads up on a big left hand.
Sipila scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jindasawat throws a hook but Sipila avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sipila tries to land a front kick but Jindasawat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jindasawat slips under a jab from Sipila.
Sipila is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sipila missing with a left hand there. Jindasawat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sipila throws a shot to the body.
Juha Sipila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sipila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sipila jabs Jindasawat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jindasawat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sipila has closed the distance and engaged Jindasawat in a clinch.
Jindasawat can't find room to land a body shot as Sipila controls the action.
Jindasawat pushes Sipila back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jindasawat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jindasawat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jindasawat misses with a straight right.
Sipila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jindasawat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sipila takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sipila blocks a jab.
Jindasawat misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sipila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sipila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sipila wants to land a leg kick but Jindasawat is out of range.
Jindasawat throws a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sipila.
Sipila clinches with his opponent.
Jindasawat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jindasawat is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jindasawat misses with a body punch.
Sipila blocks a body shot from Jindasawat.
Sipila lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sipila has him pressed against the cage.
Jindasawat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jindasawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sipila can't find room to land a body shot as Jindasawat controls the action.
Jindasawat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jindasawat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jindasawat misses with a punch on the inside.
Jindasawat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sipila throws a punch but it's blocked by Jindasawat.
Sipila lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sipila scores with a hook to the body.
Jindasawat looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jindasawat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jindasawat working aggressively here.
Sipila lands a hook that snaps the head of Jindasawat backwards.
Sipila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sipila.
Jindasawat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jindasawat lands with a right to the head.
Jindasawat managing to block the knees to the body from Sipila.
I was talking to Sipila's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sipila obliges.
Sipila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sipila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sipila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sipila.
Jindasawat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Sipila lands.
Jindasawat throws a leg kick but Sipila checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sipila lands an overhand right.
Sipila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sipila scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That has opened up Adsawin Jindasawat's cut even more.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sipila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Sipila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adsawin Jindasawat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jindasawat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jindasawat is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sipila with a body shot.
Sipila bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jindasawat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jindasawat tries a quick counter leg kick but Sipila is wise to it.
Juha Sipila is winning the standup battle so far.
Sipila moves out of range of the leg kick from Jindasawat.
Sipila is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jindasawat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sipila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jindasawat's head backwards.
Sipila throws a leg kick which misses Jindasawat's front leg but catches the back leg as Jindasawat tries to avoid it.
Sipila scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jindasawat doesn't seem bothered though.
Sipila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sipila keeps Jindasawat at a distance using the push kick.
Sipila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jindasawat.
Sipila is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Jindasawat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sipila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sipila misses the shot to the body.
Jindasawat misses with a hook. Sipila ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sipila lands a nice looking body kick.
Jindasawat misses with a wild body shot.
Jindasawat has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sipila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sipila punishes Jindasawat's body with a nice straight punch.
Sipila swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jindasawat.
A low kick lands for Sipila.
Sipila slips under a jab.
Sipila tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jindasawat manages to circle out of the way.
Jindasawat fails to land with a series of punches.
Sipila just misses with a punch to the body.
Sipila throws a body shot but no joy.
Jindasawat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sipila lands a right hook to the body.
Jindasawat misses with a kick to the body.
Jindasawat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sipila.
Sipila lands a really nice looking cross but Jindasawat seems unphased.
Jindasawat's corner calls for a 1-2. Jindasawat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sipila scores with a nice head shot.
Sipila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jindasawat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jindasawat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sipila fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jindasawat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jindasawat sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sipila lands a glancing blow to the side of Jindasawat's head.
Sipila jabs Jindasawat right on the nose. Jindasawat blinks but takes it well.
Sipila throws a body kick that misses.
Sipila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jindasawat can do to turn this around?
Sipila misses with a leg kick.
Jindasawat misses with a leg kick.
Sipila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sipila misses with a wild body shot.
Sipila throws a body punch but Jindasawat moves out of range.
Jindasawat throws a head kick but Sipila moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jindasawat.
Sipila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Jindasawat.
Jindasawat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Jindasawat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sipila is looking to clinch.
Jindasawat is looking for the big counter here.
Sipila scores with a body shot.
Sipila thows a body kick. Jindasawat tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jindasawat is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sipila bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jindasawat's head backwards.
Sipila scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Sipila finds it's target.
Jindasawat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jindasawat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sipila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jindasawat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sipila checks it well.
Sipila scores with a spinning back kick!
Sipila avoids the body shot from Jindasawat.
Sipila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Sipila does it's job there.
Jindasawat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sipila checks it well.
Sipila throws the kick towards the body but Jindasawat avoids it.
Sipila with the inside leg kick.
Jindasawat takes one to the side of the head.
Sipila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jindasawat. Jindasawat obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sipila avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sipila 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sipila tries to score with a low kick but Jindasawat moves his leg out of the way.
Jindasawat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sipila doesn't seem bothered though.
Sipila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat takes one to the chin there.
Sipila is looking to land body kicks.
Jindasawat misses with a body shot.
Sipila closes the distance but Jindasawat moves to the side
and Jindasawat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sipila thinking.
Sipila lands with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sipila checks a leg kick.
Jindasawat takes one on the button.
Sipila tries to work over Jindasawat's front leg with a kick but Jindasawat checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jindasawat cracks Sipila with a good jab.
Sipila slips under a jab.
Jindasawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sipila was well out of range. Poor timing from Jindasawat.
Sipila throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jindasawat on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Sipila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adsawin Jindasawat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Jindasawat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jindasawat scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Juha Sipila has been cut.
Sipila with a hook.
Sipila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sipila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jindasawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Sipila.
Jindasawat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sipila.
Jindasawat is looking to score with low kicks.
Jindasawat takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jindasawat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Jindasawat does no damage.
Jindasawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sipila jabs at Jindasawat's body.
Sipila checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sipila scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sipila is looking to clinch but Jindasawat is avoiding it.
Jindasawat is looking to chop away at Sipila's legs.
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!
Sipila throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sipila connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jindasawat throws a solid leg kick but Sipila takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jindasawat.
Jindasawat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jindasawat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sipila can pounce on him.
Sipila clinches up against the cage.
Sipila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jindasawat backwards.
Jindasawat prevents a body shot from Sipila.
Sipila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sipila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jindasawat blocking some punches.
Jindasawat working aggressively here.
Jindasawat takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Sipila.
Jindasawat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jindasawat takes a shot to the head.
Sipila lands an elbow that stopped Jindasawat in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Adsawin Jindasawat's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sipila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jindasawat backwards.
Sipila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juha Sipila has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sipila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Sipila.
Sipila lands an elbow inside that Jindasawat shrugs off.
Adsawin Jindasawat's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sipila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sipila.
Sipila lands a good knee to the midsection. Jindasawat won't want to take too many of those.
Sipila pushes Jindasawat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sipila lands a hook that snaps the head of Jindasawat backwards.
Sipila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sipila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jindasawat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sipila digs a right hand underneath Jindasawat's ribcage. Jindasawat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sipila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Sipila on the inside.
Sipila presses Jindasawat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sipila lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sipila trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sipila.
Sipila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sipila scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sipila lands a nice knee to the body.
Sipila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jindasawat backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sipila.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sipila.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adsawin Jindasawat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juha Sipila!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey McRobbie (ranked 2921 p4p, 2004 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 401 p4p, 274 weight class). Wang has chosen Mr. Self Destruct as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasey McRobbie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRobbie throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from McRobbie.
Kasey McRobbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McRobbie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wang! But no joy.
McRobbie throws a sloppy head kick
and Wang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kasey McRobbie has been cut.
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRobbie with a nice cross.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRobbie.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
McRobbie with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wang.
McRobbie looks to land a left hand but Wang moved out of range nicely.
Wang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McRobbie with a body shot.
McRobbie scores with the left hand. Wang knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRobbie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McRobbie blocks a jab.
Wang staying out of range there.
McRobbie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wang circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang connects with a vicious head kick that knocks McRobbie to the floor! Wang dives in looking for the finish!
McRobbie is rocked!
McRobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh McRobbie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McRobbie wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
McRobbie seems to have got his legs back now.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wang is keen to just control but McRobbie is a slippery customer.
McRobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to take a breather but McRobbie is having none of it.
Wang is working for a kimura but McRobbie is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRobbie manages to get to full guard.
Wang landing with the ground and pound.
Wang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but McRobbie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRobbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McRobbie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McRobbie looking to pass the guard.
Wang looking to control.
McRobbie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but McRobbie is one step ahead there.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McRobbie defends well.
McRobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wang has his foot on McRobbie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McRobbie works his way back into a safe position though.
Wang keeping moving, preventing McRobbie from controlling successfully.
McRobbie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wang!
McRobbie wants to control but Wang postures up.
Wang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Wang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McRobbie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wang connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McRobbie throws a sloppy head kick and Wang moves out of range easily.
McRobbie throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. McRobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McRobbie as Wang shoots in.
McRobbie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McRobbie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McRobbie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRobbie was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
McRobbie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRobbie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McRobbie's hands.
Wang connects with a good right hand that stumbles McRobbie. McRobbie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRobbie.
Wang throws a head kick but McRobbie moves out of range.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang defending well as McRobbie loads up on a big left hand.
Wang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRobbie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang slips a jab and a cross from McRobbie.
Wang moves into range and clinches up with McRobbie.
Wang dodges an elbow strike from McRobbie.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wang as McRobbie tries to tie him up.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wang misses with an attempted mid kick.
McRobbie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wang avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRobbie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from McRobbie.
McRobbie looks to land a combination. Wang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McRobbie throws a series of punches but Wang avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang looks to land a body kick but McRobbie moved away.
McRobbie misses with a wild body shot.
Wang counters with a body kick.
Wang digs a good body shot into McRobbie's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRobbie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Wang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McRobbie as he avoids it easily.
Wang throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as McRobbie stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Wang follows into mount!
Wang tries to control but McRobbie wriggling away.
McRobbie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McRobbie actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wang lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang working over McRobbie with some ground and pound. McRobbie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McRobbie trying to control but Wang postures up.
Wang moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from McRobbie.
Wang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wang working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long Wang has got the better of the ground game so far.
McRobbie manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wang is keen to just control but McRobbie is a slippery customer.
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. Wang connects with a nice short shot to McRobbie's temple.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRobbie is trying to get back to full guard.
McRobbie taking some punishment here, with Wang in his half guard.
McRobbie moves into full guard.
Wang wants to pass the guard but McRobbie is keeping the position.
McRobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McRobbie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kasey McRobbie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McRobbie throws a nice looking combination but Wang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McRobbie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McRobbie throws a head kick but Wang moves out of range.
McRobbie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McRobbie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wang counters with a stiff right hand.
Wang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Wang blocks a head kick by McRobbie.
Wang follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McRobbie lands a jab to Wang's midsection.
McRobbie throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang with the inside leg kick.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Long Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang fakes the leg kick and cracks McRobbie in 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!
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang blocks an elbow strike from McRobbie.
McRobbie is trying to stall.
McRobbie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wang lands an elbow inside that McRobbie shrugs off.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McRobbie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasey McRobbie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRobbie avoids the body shot from Wang.
Wang misses with a kick to the body.
McRobbie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from McRobbie.
Wang throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kasey McRobbie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McRobbie finds it's way round the side to connect with Wang's head.
McRobbie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRobbie misses with a head kick.
Wang cracks a nice hook into McRobbie's ribs.
Wang slips a straight right by McRobbie.
A countering left hand to the body from Wang misses.
McRobbie throws a sloppy head kick
and Wang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McRobbie really felt that one!
McRobbie throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
McRobbie misses with a combination
and Wang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McRobbie thinking.
A combination from McRobbie does no damage.
Kasey McRobbie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRobbie thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRobbie throws a poor cross that misses
and Wang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from McRobbie does no damage.
Wang lands the left hand.
McRobbie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRobbie throws out a loose jab but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRobbie.
Wang with the counter takedown but McRobbie avoids it easily.
Wang slips a straight right by McRobbie.
Wang is looking to slow McRobbie down with leg kicks.
McRobbie scores with a jab to the jaw.
McRobbie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wang lands in his opponent's guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang wants to control from the top but McRobbie keeps moving.
Wang is working McRobbie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Wang connects with a couple of short punches.
McRobbie looking for a guillotine here but Wang defends easily.
McRobbie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wang 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Wang!
An out of breath Long Wang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 1363 p4p, 1513 weight class) and Artur Osinen (ranked 172 p4p, 189 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Osinen!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Hlervu.
Osinen missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu is looking to slow Osinen down with leg kicks.
Osinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Osinen slips a straight right by Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Osinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hlervu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hlervu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Osinen on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Osinen.
Osinen avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Osinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Osinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Despite the aggression on Osinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Osinen digs a good body shot into Hlervu's ribs.
Hlervu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Osinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hlervu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Osinen throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Osinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osinen. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu is looking to chop away at Osinen's legs.
Hlervu takes the fight into the clinch.
Hlervu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! Hlervu slams his shin into Osinen's torso.
Hlervu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hlervu sizes up Osinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hlervu looks to land a combination but Osinen avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
Hlervu moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osinen backwards.
Hlervu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Osinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Osinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Osinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hlervu walks away with a smile on his face. Osinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Osinen misses with a two punch combination.
Hlervu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hlervu throws a good cross that connects.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Osinen is having none of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Osinen.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osinen moves away.
Osinen throws a counter combo.
Osinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu connects with a single shot there.
Osinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hlervu can pounce on him.
Osinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hlervu. Hlervu obviously looking to wear him down.
Hlervu closes the distance and clinches.
Osinen digs a right hand into Hlervu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hlervu's gas tank.
Hlervu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hlervu struggles to land a body shot inside as Osinen controls his hands.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Osinen controls the action.
Osinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hlervu up against the cage.
Hlervu has a couple of punches blocked by Osinen.
Hlervu blocks a body shot from Osinen.
Osinen tries a knee to the head but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Osinens head.
Hlervu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Osinen has a couple of punches blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osinen backwards.
Hlervu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hlervu scores with a shot to the side of Osinen's head.
Osinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hlervu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hlervu manages to break the clinch.
Hlervu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Osinen on the side of the head.
Hlervu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Osinen darts in and clinches Hlervu up against the cage.
Hlervu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osinen jumps guard and drags Hlervu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hlervu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hlervu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Osinen misses with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hlervu swings for the body but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Hlervu steps away.
Osinen walks into a straight right hand from Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Osinen saw that one coming.
Hlervu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Osinen misses with a hook.
Hlervu looks to land a body kick but Osinen moved away.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hlervu swings for the body but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Osinen misses with a looping left.
Osinen shoots and misses
and Hlervu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hlervu throws a lazy body kick
letting Osinen counter with a right hand.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlervu with a nice calf kick.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses.
Osinen is looking to clinch.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Osinen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hlervu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Osinen's shoulder, as Osinen tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu is looking to clinch but Osinen is avoiding it.
Osinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hlervu scores with the left hand. Osinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hlervu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Osinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Hlervu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu scores with a nice head shot.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Osinen with the counter takedown but Hlervu avoids it easily.
Osinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Osinen misses with an uppercut. Hlervu saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hlervu.
Osinen looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Hlervu moves into range and clinches up with Osinen.
Osinen throws a head punch that misses.
Hlervu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Osinen gets through Hlervu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Osinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hlervus head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Osinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu scores with a shot to the side of Osinen's head.
Hlervu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osinen's elbow.
Osinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Osinen controls the action.
Hlervu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osinen.
Osinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hlervu working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hlervu.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Osinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hlervu trying to control the position but instead, Osinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hlervu into the cage.
Osinen pushes Hlervu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hlervu can't find room to land a body shot as Osinen controls the action.
Hlervu lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with the head strike.
Osinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hlervu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Osinen can turn it around.
Hlervu wants to get back to striking at distance but Osinen won't allow it.
Hlervu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hlervu up against the cage.
Hlervu tries a body shot but Osinen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Osinen.
Osinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu is stalling here.
Hlervu tries to throw a body punch but Osinen avoids it by throwing Hlervu back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Osinen.
Osinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bit of stalling here from Osinen.
Osinen taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braynas Hlervu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hlervu with the inside leg kick.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Osinen moves out of range.
It seemed like Osinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Osinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Hlervu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Hlervu does no damage.
Hlervu throws the left hand but Osinen avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osinen.
Osinen throws the kick towards the body but Hlervu avoids it.
Braynas Hlervu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osinen tries to score with a low kick but Hlervu moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu is looking to clinch but Osinen is avoiding it.
Osinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Osinen throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Good exchange - Osinen coming out on top.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osinen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hlervu.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Osinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Osinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu rushes Osinen and presses him up against the cage.
Osinen throws a head punch that misses.
Hlervu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osinen can do to turn this around?
Hlervu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hlervu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osinen's elbow.
Osinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Osinen.
Osinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hlervu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hlervu tries to clinch but Osinen moves out of range.
Osinen throws a leg kick but Hlervu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Osinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Artur Osinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands a leg kick that knocks Osinen off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Osinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hlervu lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu throws a hook but Osinen avoids it easily.
Hlervu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOsinen.
Hlervu connects with an inside leg kick.
Osinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Osinen moves out of range as Hlervu throws a body kick.
Hlervu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hlervu throws a solid leg kick but Osinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Osinen checks a leg kick.
Osinen unleashes a big counter combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Osinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Osinen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on Osinen's shoulder, as Osinen tries to avoid the shot.
Osinen throws out a counter right but Hlervu avoids it with no problem.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hlervu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hlervu.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from Osinen.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osinen throws out the jab.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Osinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Osinen throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
Osinen throws a big shot that misses.
Osinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hlervu misses with a series of wild punches.
Osinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osinen moves into range and clinches up with Hlervu.
Osinen jumps guard.
Hlervu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Osinen, up you get!
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!
Hlervu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Osinen responds with a good body kick, but Hlervu manages to step out the way in time.
Hlervu connects with a body shot that sends Osinen's belly button to the back.
Braynas Hlervu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Osinen tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Hlervu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hlervu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hlervu lands with a kick to the temple. Osinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Osinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Osinen.
Hlervu thumps Osinen with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braynas Hlervu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hlervu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 3832 p4p, 2554 weight class) and Marcus St Stone (ranked 123 p4p, 100 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fionn MacCumhaill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone drives through and clinches with MacCumhaill against the cage.
MacCumhaill takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Fionn MacCumhaill has been cut.
MacCumhaill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Stone drives through and clinches with MacCumhaill against the cage.
MacCumhaill working hard to break the clinch.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacCumhaill's face.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacCumhaill up against the cage.
St Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from St Stone fails to land.
St Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
St Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but MacCumhaill blocks it.
St Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. MacCumhaill won't want to take too many of those.
MacCumhaill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but St Stone has him pressed against the cage.
St Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacCumhaill's efforts to push away.
St Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacCumhaill is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to MacCumhaill's face.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped MacCumhaill in his tracks for a moment.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
St Stone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
St Stone keeps control of MacCumhaill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacCumhaill is trying to break free.
MacCumhaill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Stone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacCumhaill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if St Stone can turn it around.
St Stone misses with a knee to the head.
MacCumhaill looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped MacCumhaill in his tracks for a moment.
Fionn MacCumhaill's cut is getting worse.
MacCumhaill being controlled against the cage.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as St Stone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
MacCumhaill is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCumhaill takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacCumhaill's efforts to push away.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that MacCumhaill shrugs off.
Fionn MacCumhaill's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
St Stone stalls.
A left hand lands to the body for St Stone.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped MacCumhaill in his tracks for a moment.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
St Stone will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning MacCumhaill up against the cage.
MacCumhaill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
St Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
St Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
Jeez, Fionn MacCumhaill's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
St Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fionn MacCumhaill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
In his post fight interview, Marcus St Stone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madik MBaku (ranked 1198 p4p, 1503 weight class) and Ross Barkley (ranked 139 p4p, 174 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madik MBaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Barkley.
It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
Barkley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barkley swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
Barkley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MBaku's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku is trying to keep Barkley in close.
MBaku controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku working for a triangle but Barkley defends it easily.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but MBaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku 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.
Barkley trying to control the position from guard on top but MBaku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku controlling Barkley's posture.
MBaku controls Barkley momentarily but Barkley frees himself.
Barkley throwing strikes but missing.
MBaku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barkley manages to get himself to full guard.
MBaku sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barkley's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley controlling the position for now.
Barkley moves into full guard.
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barkley trying to keep a closed guard but MBaku is proving a slippery customer.
MBaku pushing down on Barkley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barkley gets full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku postures up.
Barkley pulls MBaku in close to prevent any damage.
MBaku stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Barkley keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku won't allow Barkley to sweep him here.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley looking for a sweep. Not yet Barkley, not yet.
Barkley has MBaku pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barkley enables MBaku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barkley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
MBaku pushes down on Barkley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MBaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barkley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MBaku.
Barkley is looking to control MBaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barkley avoid being mounted?
Barkley is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barkley trying to control from the bottom.
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 Madik MBaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
MBaku misses with a straight right.
MBaku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barkley.
A body shot lands from Barkley.
MBaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MBaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barkley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MBaku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madik MBaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MBaku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barkley lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Barkley.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley is trying to maintain a safe position but MBaku gets an underhook and turns Barkley into the cage.
MBaku jumps guard but Barkley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barkley lands with a light punch inside.
Barkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barkley taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MBaku's elbow.
MBaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MBaku jumps guard and drags Barkley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Barkley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MBaku wants to sweep here but Barkley controlling him for the moment.
Barkley stands up over MBaku, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MBaku is looking for a triangle but Barkley pushes his legs off easily.
Barkley trying to control but MBaku is working from the bottom.
Barkley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barkley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barkley wants to control from the top but MBaku keeps moving.
Barkley connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MBaku has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MBaku's head.
MBaku is rocked!
Barkley stands up over MBaku, holding on to his feet. Barkley throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! MBaku is out cold! Barkley lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Barkley!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Beukeboom (ranked 416 p4p, 1251 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 55 p4p, 170 weight class). Gamzatov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Entrance Song. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Beukeboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamzatov slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
Gamzatov avoids the body shot from Beukeboom.
Gamzatov walks into a left hand.
Beukeboom seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beukeboom, as that shot connected.
Gamzatov is rocked!
Gamzatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Gamzatov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom drops Gamzatov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Beukeboom follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Beukeboom!
Bill Beukeboom retains his middleweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazimir Yakov (ranked 1017 p4p, 800 weight class) and Henry Lancaster (ranked 138 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazimir Yakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakov avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Yakov moves away and avoids it.
Yakov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lancaster misses the body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
Yakov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yakov throws a head kick that Lancaster semi-blocks.
Lancaster drops his hands momentarily and Yakov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yakov tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yakov throws a front kick that sends Lancaster stumbling back into the cage.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
Yakov sends Lancaster crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Yakov is motioning to the referee to let Lancaster up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lancaster is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakov drops Lancaster with a huge uppercut! Lancaster drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Yakov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazimir Yakov!
Kazimir Yakov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between HL Mencken (ranked 272 p4p, 637 weight class) and Hristo Mihailov (ranked 39 p4p, 82 weight class). HL Mencken is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hristo Mihailov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mencken throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Hristo Mihailov has been cut.
Nice shot by Mencken.
Mihailov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mihailov throws a right and a left that Mencken avoids nicely.
Mencken slips a jab and a cross from Mihailov.
Mihailov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mencken in his tracks.
Mencken scores with a kick to the body.
Mencken seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mencken gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Mencken tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Mihailov is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Mencken buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Mencken!! Mencken is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Mihailov throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hristo Mihailov!
Hristo Mihailov is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Hristo Mihailov, 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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