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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 6279 p4p, 23330 weight class) and Rickard Karstark (ranked 561 p4p, 626 weight class). Dead's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death March - Motionless in White. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 51 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickard Karstark!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, 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!
Nice defenses there by Karstark.
Dead is looking to clinch but Karstark is avoiding it.
Karstark moves into the clinch successfully.
Karstark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
Dead lands a takedown into guard.
Dead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karstark is looking for a triangle but Dead pushes his legs off easily.
Dead trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karstark's guard.
Karstark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dead gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational inform us that Karstark has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karstark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dead is aware though and is defending well.
Karstark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dead defends it easily.
Dead tries to stand but Karstark is controlling from the bottom.
Dead trying to control but Karstark is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karstark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dead sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karstark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karstark keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karstark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead wants to stand but Karstark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dead stopping the sweep attempt from Karstark.
Karstark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karstark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karstark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead wanted to stand there but Karstark had control of the position.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karstark has his foot on Dead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dead works his way back into a safe position though.
Karstark working for a triangle but Dead defends it easily.
Dead trying to control but Karstark is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karstark keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead is really struggling to control Karstark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karstark looking for a triangle here. Dead is fighting it but it looks tight! Karstark pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dead is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rickard Karstark!
In his post fight interview, Rickard Karstark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Better Dead stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 19957 p4p, 22235 weight class) and Maung Maung Thu (ranked 271 p4p, 272 weight class). Tupper comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Stop: Red Hot Chili Peppers. Augustine Tupper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maung Maung Thu's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustine Tupper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maung Maung Thu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, 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!
Thu misses with a body kick.
Tupper shoots in looking for a takedown. Thu tries to sprawl out of it but Tupper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thu throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper tries to clinch but Thu moves out of range.
A nice side step and Thu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thu throws a poor cross that misses
and Thu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thu's guard.
Tupper controlling from the top position.
Thu keeping full guard, as Tupper tries to pass.
Tupper drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tupper as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Thu screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tupper! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Augustine Tupper!
Our winner, Augustine Tupper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raiam Dos Santos (ranked 3438 p4p, 3818 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 426 p4p, 455 weight class). Jeff Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raiam Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Dos Santos.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Good shot there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jeff Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Santos takes one to the side of the head.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Dos Santos moves his leg out of the way.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Dos Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
As Johnson tries to get set, Dos Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Dos Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Dos Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Santos tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Dos Santos.
Jeff Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dos Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Santos's hands.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Dos Santos feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dos Santos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dos Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos breaks the clinch.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Santos lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Santos, as that shot connected.
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 Raiam Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dos Santos dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dos Santos slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to move into range but Dos Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dos Santos with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Dos Santos slips the punch.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dos Santos finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Dos Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Jeff Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Dos Santos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dos Santos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnson tries to kick Dos Santos off but Dos Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dos Santos stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dos Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dos Santos.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Santos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dos Santos saw that one coming.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Santos scores with a leg kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
As Johnson tries to get set, Dos Santos tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Dos Santos digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dos Santos avoids them all with ease.
Dos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dos Santos 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Santos's sensitive parts.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Dos Santos jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Dos Santos.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Dos Santos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dos Santos works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Dos Santos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Dos Santos connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Dos Santos tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Santos looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Dos Santos tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dos Santos 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Dos Santos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Dos Santos with an uppercut!
Johnson throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dos Santos moved out of range.
Dos Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Dos Santos cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson cracks Dos Santos with a good jab.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Dos Santos's body.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dos Santos on the side of the head.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Dos Santos tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Dos Santos is out of range.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Dos Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Dos Santos delivers a nice body kick.
Dos Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Dos Santos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Johnson!
Jeff Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggs (ranked 2822 p4p, 5588 weight class) and Ivan Ivanov (ranked 349 p4p, 544 weight class). Ivan Ivanov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biggs tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biggs to the ground. Biggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Biggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivanov's hands.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Biggs sprawls well. Biggs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggs scores with a jab. Ivanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Biggs scores with a spinning back kick!
Biggs connects with a right hand. Ivanov shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs throws a series of punches but Ivanov avoids them all with ease.
Tyrone Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Biggs tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Biggs to the ground. Biggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyrone Biggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biggs throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely.
Biggs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Biggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Biggs counters with a two punch combo.
Ivanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivanov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Biggs.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Biggs stuns Ivanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biggs throws a right and a left that Ivanov avoids nicely.
Ivanov feints the counter takedown.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biggs throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biggs misses with a body shot.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biggs pinned against the cage. Biggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggs pushes Ivanov away with a front kick.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Biggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Biggs pinned against the cage. Biggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Biggs counters with a one-two to the body.
Biggs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanov's head backwards.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Biggs counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Biggs, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Biggs against the cage but Biggs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Biggs. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggs misses the target.
Tyrone Biggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov looks winded!
Biggs throws a combination. Ivanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Biggs thuds a left hand into Ivanov's body.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Biggs shows good takedown defense.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Biggs sprawls well.
Biggs stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggs throws a big counter combination but Ivanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ivanov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Biggs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Biggs. That snapped Ivanov's head back.
Biggs is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggs misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Biggs throws a nice looking combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ivanov got wobbled bad by a big combination! Biggs presses forward with punches and knees until Ivanov stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ivanov closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Biggs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snitch (ranked 1682 p4p, 1786 weight class) and Skjoldr Leifsson (ranked 247 p4p, 260 weight class). Snitch comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Rock. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 29 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leifsson did well to prevent Snitch getting side control.
Snitch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snitch is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snitch trying to pass the guard but Leifsson defending well.
Leifsson trying to control but Snitch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson is not content to let Snitch control the position.
Snitch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson wants to control but Snitch is keeping busy.
Leifsson tries to roll over but Snitch keeps him under control.
Leifsson trying to control but Snitch postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Snitch is pressing down on Leifsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leifsson is holding on for now.
Snitch throwing shots but Leifsson is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leifsson throws a series of punches but Snitch avoids them all with ease.
Leifsson misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson drives through and clinches with Snitch against the cage.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Snitch controlling the action here for a moment.
Leifsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snitch or not.
Leifsson tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snitch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leifsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leifsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leifsson tries a body shot but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snitch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson lands a left hand.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snitch stalling in the clinch.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snitch looking to slow down the pace here.
Leifsson lands with a light punch inside.
Snitch stalling in the clinch.
Leifsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Snitch controls his hands.
Leifsson lands an uppercut.
Leifsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leifsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leifsson.
Leifsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leifsson tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Snitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leifsson as Snitch tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leifsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snitch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leifsson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leifsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snitch.
Leifsson moves forwards but Snitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snitch moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skjoldr Leifsson 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leifsson enables Snitch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leifsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snitch 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.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitch is really struggling to control Leifsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson looking to control.
Snitch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Leifsson working for a triangle but Snitch defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leifsson scores with a head kick. Snitch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leifsson works the jab nicely.
Leifsson misses with an uppercut. Snitch saw that one coming.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leifsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Leifsson pushes him off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leifsson enables Snitch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leifsson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snitch trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jon Snitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Snitch tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leifsson swings for the body but Snitch moves out of range.
Skjoldr Leifsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snitch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leifsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leifsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leifsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Snitch moves out of range.
Leifsson cracks Snitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson throws a good cross that connects.
Leifsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
And Leifsson responds with a good body kick, but Snitch manages to step out the way in time.
Snitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snitch shoots for a takedown but Leifsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown. Leifsson tries to sprawl out of it but Snitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leifsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skjoldr Leifsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Leifsson slips a jab from Snitch.
Leifsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leifsson defends it nicely.
Leifsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snitch back to the cage. Leifsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Snitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leifsson counters with a huge head kick that drops Snitch! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skjoldr Leifsson!
In his post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jon Snitch spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Larkin (ranked 1574 p4p, 1297 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 211 p4p, 177 weight class). Seiryu Machida is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida tries to clinch up but Larkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Machida moves out of range of the leg kick from Larkin.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
It looked like Larkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larkin gets a takedown into half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Larkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machida makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Larkin lands a head kick. Machida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin misses the jab.
Machida feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Larkin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Larkin scores with a takedown into Machida's guard.
Larkin postures up in Machida's guard and throws a big left but Machida blocks it.
Larkin stops Machida from standing up.
Larkin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Larkin lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Larkin is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Larkin wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Machida lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Machida connects with a right hand. Larkin shakes it off.
Larkin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machida quickly recovers to half guard.
Larkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machida has hold of Larkin's hands but Larkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is looking to improve his position.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida gets full guard.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Larkin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
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 Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Larkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Larkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Larkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Larkin tries to pass to full mount but Machida defends it.
Larkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Machida wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Larkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Larkin moves into full mount! Machida won't be happy about that!
Larkin prevents Machida from getting the reversal.
Larkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Larkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Machida tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin controlling the pace for now.
Larkin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machida has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machida!
Machida wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Machida passes into half guard.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Machida is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Machida is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Larkin trying to control from the bottom.
Machida is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida prevents Larkin from improving his position.
Larkin is trying to maintain the position but Machida is very close to passing his half guard.
Machida stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Larkin to get to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida with the inside leg kick.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Machida takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida staying out of range there.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida scores with a nice strike.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machida replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Larkin blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida thuds his right hand into Larkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Machida.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machida is able to avoid easily.
Machida appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Larkin gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Machida pushes Larkin off looking to stand but Larkin dives back in and keeps control.
Machida is trying to control but can't.
Larkin works his way into side control.
Larkin works to advance to full mount. Machida defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Larkin tries to control but Machida wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Larkin wants to control the pace but Machida is squirming around nicely.
Machida tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Machida is trying to reverse the position but instead Larkin has taken his back - oops!
Larkin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Machida taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Steel (ranked 1738 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Rex The Leviathan (ranked 197 p4p, 139 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex The Leviathan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel.
Jack Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Leviathan scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel scores with a three punch combo!
The Leviathan throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jack Steel has been cut.
Steel thows a leg kick but The Leviathan checks it
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Leviathan misses with a left hand
and The Leviathan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Steel
and The Leviathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Leviathan 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.
Steel misses with a kick to the body.
The Leviathan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Leviathan on the side of the head.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steel throws a leg kick that is checked
letting The Leviathan counter with a right hand.
Jack Steel's cut is getting worse.
The Leviathan moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel misses with a right hand
and The Leviathan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Steel out cold! What a finish! The Leviathan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex The Leviathan!
A victorious Rex The Leviathan 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dilon Goncalves (ranked 2600 p4p, 937 weight class) and Chu Ho Soon (ranked 288 p4p, 123 weight class). Goncalves comes into the arena with TAPOUT blaring out of the sound system. Dilon Goncalves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dilon Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chu Ho Soon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Goncalves tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goncalves moves forwards but Ho Soon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goncalves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goncalves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ho Soon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goncalves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho Soon scores with a decent looking hook.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goncalves throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown attempt by Goncalves or perhaps it was just good defense by Ho Soon, which made it look bad.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ho Soon misses the target.
Ho Soon lands a leg kick that knocks Goncalves off balance momentarily.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the side of Goncalves's head but Goncalves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goncalves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goncalves was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ho Soon throws a series of punches but Goncalves moves out of range.
Crunch! Ho Soon slams his shin into Goncalves's torso.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Goncalves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Goncalves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goncalves there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goncalves moves in looking to clinch but Ho Soon pushes him off.
Ho Soon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Goncalves throws a shot from downtown. Ho Soon moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon punishes Goncalves's body with a nice straight punch.
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Ho Soon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goncalves tries to counter with a takedown but Ho Soon is quick to defend against it.
Goncalves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho Soon lands with a cross.
Goncalves shoots in but Ho Soon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Goncalves swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho Soon! But no joy.
Ho Soon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goncalves moves away.
Goncalves feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves wants to clinch up but Ho Soon keeps it at a distance.
Ho Soon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho Soon works Goncalves's body with a nice hook.
Goncalves defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goncalves doesn't manage to clinch there - Ho Soon circles away.
Goncalves fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves doesn't manage to clinch there - Ho Soon circles away.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Ho Soon is looking to slow Goncalves down with leg kicks.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goncalves. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho Soon 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 Goncalves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goncalves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho Soon jabs Goncalves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ho Soon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goncalves.
Goncalves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Goncalves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves checks a low kick from Ho Soon.
Goncalves feinted with a counter takedown.
Ho Soon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Goncalves moved out of range nicely.
Ho Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goncalves dodges the punch combination from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Goncalves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon 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.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Goncalves attempts a counter takedown but Ho Soon avoids it well and moves away.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goncalvess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves swinging wildly here.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.
Ho Soon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ho Soon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Ho Soon is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon 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.
Ho Soon swats away the attempt to clinch by Goncalves.
Goncalves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
Ho Soon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the head.
Goncalves tries to clinch there but Ho Soon circles away.
Ho Soon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho Soon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goncalves in his tracks.
Ho Soon misses with a right hand
and Goncalves counters by moving into the clinch.
Ho Soon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goncalves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ho Soon lands a nice shot to the body.
Goncalves blocks an uppercut.
Ho Soon is leaning against Goncalves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ho Soon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Ho Soon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ho Soon throws a head punch that misses.
Ho Soon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ho Soon to keep the fight standing.
Ho Soon lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ho Soon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon gets through Goncalves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ho Soon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Ho Soon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dilon Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ho Soon to keep the fight standing.
Ho Soon lands an uppercut.
Ho Soon lands a hook that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
A body shot lands from Ho Soon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goncalves pulls Ho Soon into guard.
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.
Ho Soon controlling from the top position.
Ho Soon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ho Soon is stalling in the full guard.
Ho Soon wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ho Soon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ho Soon controlling from the top position.
Ho Soon wants to pass the guard but Goncalves is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goncalves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ho Soon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Goncalves.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncalves is looking to regain half guard here but Ho Soon keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goncalves trying to remain calm as Ho Soon controls from the top position.
Goncalves is looking to reverse the position.
Goncalves is trying to escape the position but Ho Soon is controlling the position.
Goncalves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ho Soon is staying tight to Goncalves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goncalves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ho Soon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ho Soon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Ho Soon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by Ho Soon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Soon.
Goncalves slips under a jab.
Goncalves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ho Soon manages to circle out of the way.
Ho Soon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ho Soon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho Soon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goncalves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goncalves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho Soon lands with a right hand.
Goncalves forces Ho Soon back against the cage and clinches.
Goncalves jumps guard but Ho Soon stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goncalves fails to land.
Goncalves jumps guard but Ho Soon stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Ho Soon.
Goncalves jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon tries to free his leg and advance position but Goncalves is retaining full guard.
Goncalves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ho Soon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ho Soon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goncalves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho Soon defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goncalves has his foot on Ho Soon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ho Soon works his way back into a safe position though.
Ho Soon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goncalves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goncalves being controlled here, momentarily.
Chu Ho Soon 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ho Soon forces his way into half guard.
Ho Soon stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ho Soon.
Goncalves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ho Soon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goncalves working to try and regain half guard.
Ho Soon controlling from the full mount.
Dilon Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chu Ho Soon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goncalves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ho Soon. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking to improve his position but Ho Soon isn't that keen on the idea.
Goncalves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goncalves wants to get back to full guard.
Ho Soon wants to pass to mount but Goncalves is defending the position.
Goncalves looking for submissions off his back.
Ho Soon is taking a breather. Goncalves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Goncalves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho Soon controlling the action here.
Ho Soon moves nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ho Soon 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
Chu Ho Soon made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 1189 p4p, 2320 weight class) and Sam Bellafontane (ranked 48 p4p, 93 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Bellafontane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bellafontane lands a left and a right that sends Lesnar crashing to the canvas! Bellafontane dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellafontane lands with some strikes.
Bellafontane misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellafontane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
 Lesnar is rocked!
Lesnar tries to lock up and control but Bellafontane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lesnar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bellafontane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bellafontane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bellafontane's head.
Bellafontane tries to strike from the bottom.
Lesnar is working Bellafontane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bellafontane looking for a sweep. Not yet Bellafontane, not yet.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
Lesnar distracts Bellafontane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bellafontane being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar distracts Bellafontane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bellafontane is on top in guard.
Bellafontane throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bellafontane 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.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Bellafontane keeps moving.
Bellafontane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bellafontane wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
Bellafontane is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Bellafontane.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Bellafontane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bellafontane manages to get himself to full guard.
Bellafontane wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar advances to half guard.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
 Bellafontane is rocked!
Lesnar is controlling the pace.
Bellafontane is still in real trouble! Can Lesnar finish him?
Lesnar is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bellafontane is hurt! He's hurt bad - Lesnar fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bellafontane from any more punishment! Congratulations to Lesnar! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
In his post fight interview, Mark Lesnar 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 1375 p4p, 940 weight class) and Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 206 p4p, 138 weight class). Makaki Iii has chosen Fancy as his entrance music. Yancy Makaki Iii is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo lands with a straight right. Makaki Iii didn't see that one coming.
Choo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Choo throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Choo takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Choo.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Choo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Choo tries to clinch but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Choo as he connects with a hook.
Choo moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Choo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makaki Iii has time to react.
Choo is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Choo swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Choo is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Choo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Choo pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choo trying to control the position.
Choo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makaki Iii is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Choo.
You can see the frustration on Choo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Choo prevents Makaki Iii from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo is letting Makaki Iii control him for a moment.
Choo is trying to improve his position.
Choo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Choo actively working from the bottom here.
Makaki Iii moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Choo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
Choo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Makaki Iii is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choo tries to hold on but Makaki Iii postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
Choo lands a body shot.
Choo lands a slapping body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Choo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mew Choo is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Choo avoids the punch easily.
Choo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Choo's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Choo moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Choo tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Choo lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaki Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Makaki Iii wants to land a leg kick but Choo is out of range.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Choo counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makaki Iii on the side of the head.
Choo misses the jab.
Makaki Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Choo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Choo counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choo throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Makaki Iii with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Choo works the jab nicely.
Choo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Choo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Choo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Choo misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choo, as that shot connected.
Choo lands a head shot.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo lands the left hand.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Choo saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Choo. That snapped Makaki Iii's head back.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a fast counter high kick but Choo manages to duck under it in time.
Choo misses with the combination.
Choo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Choo checks it well.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choo cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Choo tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Choo.
Nice straight punches there by Choo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choo.
Choo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Choo's leg. Choo is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo checks a leg kick nicely.
Choo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Choo moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Choo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Choo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii throws a right hand that Choo ducks under and follows up with a left that Choo also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii drops his hands momentarily and Choo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Choo throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choo.
Choo is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Choo down.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo tries to clinch but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Choo tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves away
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Choo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Choo doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Choo is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Choo's head back.
Choo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back 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!
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo jabs at Makaki Iii's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choo.
Choo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makaki Iii on the side of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Choo counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii jabs Choo right on the nose. Choo blinks but takes it well.
Choo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Choo misses the target.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Good exchange - Makaki Iii coming out on top.
Choo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choo. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Choo.
Makaki Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choo with a body shot.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Choo checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tests Choo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makaki Iii sizes up Choo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choo blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Choo - just one landing.
Choo lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
Choo throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Choo takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choo lands a nice shot that snaps Makaki Iii's head back.
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Choo's leg but Choo calmly moves out of range.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Choo's side.
Makaki Iii gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Choo counters with a two punch combo.
Choo takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makaki Iii! But no joy.
Choo throws a good cross that connects.
Choo throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Choo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makaki Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Choo moved out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choo.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choo blocks a low kick nicely.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Choo saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makaki Iii looks to throw a body kick
letting Choo counter with a right hand.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Choo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mew Choo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choo moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Choo's elbow.
Makaki Iii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choo's face.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo blocks an elbow strike from Makaki Iii.
Choo is pushing Makaki Iii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mew Choo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choo, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mew Choo!
Mew Choo gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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