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Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 2134 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Roy Whitaker (ranked 240 p4p, 181 weight class). Ernest Graves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Whitaker 's chin.
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker with a jab.
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
Graves is trying to move to mount but Whitaker reverses beautifully and ends up in Graves's guard.
Whitaker wanted to stand there but Graves had control of the position.
Graves is looking to sweep but instead, Whitaker has passed into half guard.
Graves wants to improve his position but Whitaker is controlling well.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Graves trying to hold on to Whitaker 's head to control him but Whitaker postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whitaker pulls his head out easily.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Graves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graves wants to sweep here but Whitaker controlling him for the moment.
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.
Whitaker tries to stand but Graves is controlling from the bottom.
Graves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whitaker 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 Graves.
Whitaker decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Graves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Graves is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Whitaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is holding on to half guard well.
Graves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Whitaker manages to get to full guard.
Graves wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Whitaker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Graves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whitaker 's guard.
Whitaker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Whitaker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Whitaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker stands and steps away. Graves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Graves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Whitaker 's guard.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker controlling the position.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard.
Graves preventing the sweep.
Whitaker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Graves trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Whitaker 's half guard.
Graves throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Graves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Graves trying to control but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker blocking the ground and pound.
Graves fails to move to back control.
Graves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Graves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Whitaker is looking to escape.
Whitaker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to pass to mount but Whitaker is defending the position.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Whitaker defends it.
Graves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graves lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whitaker defends it well.
Whitaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Graves moves forwards but Whitaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitaker enables Graves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitaker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whitaker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Whitaker stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Graves is trying to keep Whitaker in close.
Graves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whitaker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Whitaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Whitaker is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Graves wants to get back to full guard but Whitaker has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Whitaker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Graves controls his leg.
Graves is looking to get back to full guard here but Whitaker has managed to pass to side control instead.
A control attempt from Graves but he's now mounted!
Graves gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries to roll over but Whitaker keeps him under control.
Whitaker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Graves.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Whitaker has control of the leg.
Whitaker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Graves feints and as Whitaker raises his hands in defense, Graves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graves is looking to pass into half guard but Whitaker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Whitaker is in guard.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitaker tries to stand but Graves is controlling from the bottom.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitaker 's guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Graves trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
Graves advances position into side control!
Graves trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Graves creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Whitaker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker trying to control but Graves flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Roy Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ernest Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whitaker is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Cajo Branca (ranked 1295 p4p, 1234 weight class) and Like Boss (ranked 154 p4p, 147 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Branca might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to original score medley. Like Boss is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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12 - 9 - 0 |
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20 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Cajo Branca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branca lands with a nice body punch.
Boss misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Branca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branca moves away from the strike by Boss.
Branca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Branca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boss counters with an inside leg kick.
Boss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branca on the side of the head.
Branca blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Branca to score with a decent uppercut.
 It looks like Like Boss has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Branca.
 It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Like Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a nice body shot.
Boss throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been informed that Boss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Branca scores with the left hand. Boss knows he should have avoided that one.
Boss throws a right hand that misses
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Boss is rocked!
Boss throws a leg kick
and Branca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boss misses with some punches.
Boss prevents a body shot from Branca.
Branca lands a right hand.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca is leaning against Boss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Boss.
Boss misses with some punches.
Boss scores with a hook to the body.
Boss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca pushes Boss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boss blocks a body shot from Branca.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
Boss blocks a body shot from Branca.
Boss is trying to stall.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boss is trying to maintain a safe position but Branca gets an underhook and turns Boss into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Branca misses with a knee strike.
Branca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boss looks winded!
Boss misses with the head strike.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boss's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boss.
Branca pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boss tries to throw a body punch but Branca avoids it by throwing Boss back against the cage.
Boss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branca tries a body shot but Boss blocks it.
Branca lands an uppercut.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca tries a body shot but Boss blocks it.
Branca misses with some punches.
Boss's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Boss prevents a body shot from Branca.
Boss is trying to break free.
Branca lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Branca misses with a body kick.
Boss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boss checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Branca.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss throws a shot to the body.
Boss scores with a hook to the body. Branca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Boss misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branca.
Boss digs a good body shot into Branca's ribs.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Jab from Boss.
Branca throws a lazy body kick
enabling Boss to counter with a crisp jab.
Boss throws a chopping leg kick but Branca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Branca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boss swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Boss looks to land a body kick but Branca moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a jab to the nose.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Branca swings widly with a right hand
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Boss throws a body kick that misses.
Boss lands a nice shot that snaps Branca's head back.
Like Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branca throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss tried to score with a low kick but Branca checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Branca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boss.
Branca feints and then cracks Boss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boss down.
Branca has managed to clinch.
Boss throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boss tries to stall but Branca uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Boss prevents a body shot from Branca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Branca.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branca.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boss blocks an uppercut.
Boss has a couple of punches blocked by Branca.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boss blocking some punches.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss working aggressively here.
Branca gets through Boss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boss lands an uppercut.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Boss blocks an uppercut.
Branca lands a left hand.
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Boss on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
Branca misses with a head kick.
Boss misses the shot to the body.
Boss 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.
Branca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Branca throws the left hand but Boss avoids the punch easily.
Branca takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Boss.
It looked like Branca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branca checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Boss misses with a hook.
Boss throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Boss connects with a right hand. Branca shakes it off.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boss on the side of the head.
Branca throws a head kick that misses.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boss can do to turn this around?
Branca tries to land a front kick but Boss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Branca feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boss sprawling to the canvas! Boss rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Branca finish him?!
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss tries to get into range but Branca steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Boss! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Branca scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A less than humble Joao Cajo Branca misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lethal (ranked 1176 p4p, 578 weight class) and Maverick Syndal (ranked 162 p4p, 83 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lethal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bloodsport - Fight To Survive. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 4, fighting out of London, Matt Lethal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syndal lands a jab to the nose.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses.
Syndal flicks out a counter leg kick but Lethal steps away.
Syndal throws a body shot but no joy.
Lethal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Syndal momentarily.
Syndal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lethal is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lethal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lethal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Lethal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Syndal throws out the jab.
Syndal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
Lethal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Lethal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lethal throws a lazy uppercut
and Syndal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lethal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Syndal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lethal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Syndal to score with a decent uppercut.
Syndal throws a hook but Lethal blocks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Syndal 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 Lethal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lethal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lethal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Syndal.
Lethal looks to land a body kick but Syndal moved away.
Syndal looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Lethal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Syndal under the eye.
Syndal lands the left hand.
Syndal misses with a wild body shot.
Syndal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Syndal loads up on a big right hand but Lethal slips the punch.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Lethal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syndal.
Lethal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Syndal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lethal momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lethal.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lethal tried to score with a low kick but Syndal checks it.
Lethal scores with a jab.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lethal was well out of range. Poor timing from Syndal.
Lethal is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lethal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lethal throws a nice head kick!
A combination from Syndal does no damage.
Syndal throws a series of punches but Lethal avoids them all with ease.
Lethal wants to land a leg kick but Syndal is out of range.
Syndal scores with the left hand. Lethal knows he should have avoided that one.
Syndal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lethal. That did some damage!
Syndal wants to slow Lethal down by chopping away at his legs.
Syndal cracks Lethal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lethal throws a body kick that misses.
Lethal throws a chopping leg kick but Syndal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Syndal fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lethal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Syndal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Syndal throws the left hand but Lethal avoids the punch easily.
Lethal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lethal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lethal is looking to slow Syndal down with leg kicks.
Lethal swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lethal misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Syndal.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Lethal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
Lethal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Syndal's sensitive parts.
Lethal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Syndal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Syndal misses its intended target.
A jab from Lethal misses.
Syndal connects with a nice looking jab.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Syndal.
As Syndal backs away, Lethal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Syndal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lethal misses its target.
Syndal throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Syndal tests Lethal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lethal.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Lethal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lethal looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Lethal.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal keeps Syndal at a distance using the push kick.
Syndal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lethal circles away quickly and effectively.
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lethal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lethal looks for the body kick but Syndal saw that one coming.
Syndal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lethal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lethal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lethal on the side of the head.
 Lethal is rocked!
Syndal darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Lethal's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Syndal before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maverick Syndal!
During a confident post fight interview, Maverick Syndal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Matt Lethal stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love it when we really fight. Kill or die!
We always have to give a show to the public.
Syn is the best org in the world. Congrats again, bro!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Starman (ranked 629 p4p, 408 weight class) and Naoyuki Nakano (ranked 78 p4p, 49 weight class). Starman comes to the cage accompanied by David Bowie - Starman. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naoyuki Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starman misses with a hook.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Starman avoids it with no problem.
Nakano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nakano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Starman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakano misses with a leg kick.
Nakano misses with a head kick.
Starman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano wants to slow Starman down by chopping away at his legs.
Starman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Starman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakano feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman forces Nakano back against the cage and clinches.
Starman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakano.
Starman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Nakano.
Nakano blocking some punches.
Starman blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Starman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Starman.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Starman.
A shot in the inside from Nakano.
Starman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starman.
Starman misses with a double jab
and Nakano counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starman throws an elbow but misses.
Nakano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano blocking some punches.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Starman.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
Nakano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Starman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nakano can turn it around.
Starman blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano looking to stall.
Starman tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Starman back against the cage.
Starman gets through Nakano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nakano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakano tries to work over Starman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Nakano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Nakano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Starman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Nakano tries a body shot but Starman blocks it.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starman's elbow.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Starman just leaning against Nakano, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Starman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakano misses with a leg kick
and Starman counters with a stiff right hand.
Starman has closed the distance and engaged Nakano in a clinch.
Starman blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano lands a nice shot to the body.
Starman tries a body shot but Nakano blocks it.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Starman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman dips to his left and cracks Nakano with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nakano.
Starman swings widly with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a right hand to the body.
Starman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakano thinks about the counter body kick.
Nakano tried to score with a low kick but Starman checks it.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starman.
Nakano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nakano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Starman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Starman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakano avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakano is looking to score with low kicks.
Starman throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Starman is out of range and Nakano settles back down.
Starman checks the leg kick.
Starman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starman throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano looks to land a body kick but Starman moved away.
Starman is looking to counter punch.
Starman misses with a body punch
and Nakano counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Starman.
Nakano tries to keep at a distance but Starman has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starman.
It looks like Naoyuki Nakano has been cut.
Nakano lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakano.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Starman.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Starman.
Nakano stops a takedown attempt from Starman.
Nakano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Starman lands a hook that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakano.
Starman wants to break free but Nakano has control.
Starman blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nakano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakano lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Starman breaks the clinch.
Starman throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Starman misses.
Starman 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.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Starman.
Nakano avoids a punch combination nicely.
John Starman is winning the standup battle so far.
Starman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Nakano misses with a hook. Starman ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Starman misses the target.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starman.
Starman looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nakano.
Starman missing with a left hand there. Nakano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakano throws a leg kick
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Starman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakano is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Starman.
Nakano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Starman works the jab nicely.
Starman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakano.
Starman backing away here, and Nakano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Starman avoids a kick to the body.
Nakano with the inside leg kick.
Nakano lands with an uppercut that bounces Starman off the cage and back into 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!
Nakano punishes Starman's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakano.
Nakano throws a leg kick
and Starman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakano slips under a jab from Starman.
Starman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Starman clinches with his opponent.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Starman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakano thows a leg kick but Starman checks it
enabling Starman to counter with a crisp jab.
Starman avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Starman.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Starman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Starman scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakano should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Starman.
Nakano pushes Starman away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nakano is looking to clinch.
It looked like Starman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman slips under a jab from Nakano.
Starman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Starman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Starman stopping the sweep attempt from Nakano.
Starman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nakano 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.
Nakano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Starman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Team Beta Fail, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nakano passes to full mount!
Nakano looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano avoids the attempt from Starman to control.
Nakano looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakano avoids the attempt from Starman to control.
Starman gets back to half guard.
Nakano controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Let's hope that Nakano 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.
Nakano is continuing to stall.
Starman is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starman keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Starman.
I think Starman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis C K (ranked 763 p4p, 618 weight class) and Will Rock (ranked 93 p4p, 77 weight class). C K's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Live at Carnegie Hall. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rock's choice of entrance music: I Wanna Rock. Will Rock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Louis C K's chin.
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis C K!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
C K throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
C K looks to land a combination but Rock avoids it well.
We've been told by C K's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
C K misses with a wild combination.
C K throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
C K rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock tries a quick counter leg kick but C K is wise to it.
Rock needs to keep his hands up - C K had a free shot at his head there.
C K throws a right hand that Rock ducks under and follows up with a left that Rock also avoids with ease.
Rock feints a counter leg kick.
C K lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K misses with a hook.
C K throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
C K tests Rock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from C K.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rock walks into a jab.
C K swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
C K rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
C K scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
C K misses with a double jab
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
C K misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
C K falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from C K both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
C K misses with a two punch combination.
C K throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
C K lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
C K misses with the combination.
Rock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from C K.
Rock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
C K scores with a one two! Rock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
C K misses with a combination
and Rock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
C K swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
C K loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
C K lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
C K throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
C K is rocked!
C K is working the combinations to good effect here.
C K throws a poor cross that misses
and Rock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
C K throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock flicks out a counter leg kick but C K steps away.
C K is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
C K throws a combination that misses
and Rock counters with a huge left! C K is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rock isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save C K from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Rock!
Will Rock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Polliisi Partio (ranked 366 p4p, 161 weight class) and Domingo Chavez (ranked 51 p4p, 19 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Polliisi Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez motions for Partio to come forward. Chavez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Partio misses.
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Chavez throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Partio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chavez just manages to avoid it.
Partio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
A quick step to the side and Partio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Partio misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Partio misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chavez! But no joy.
Chavez jabs at Partio's body.
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Partios head.
Chavez tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio scores with a push kick.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a jab.
Chavez thumps Partio with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Partio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chavez - the referee stops the clock and Partio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chavez. Partio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Partio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Chavez blocks the body kick.
Partio drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Partio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chavez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chavez misses with a body shot
and Partio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez thows a leg kick but Partio checks it
and Partio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Partio tried to counter with a leg kick but Chavez avoided it.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chavez scores with a head kick. Partio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick from Chavez.
Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
Partio ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavez scores with a body shot.
Partio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Partio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio looks to throw a body kick
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Chavez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Partio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Partio misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Partio moves out of range of the leg kick from Chavez.
Chavez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Partio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Partio slips a jab from Chavez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Chavez catches Partio right on the button with a cross.
Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chavez.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Partio.
Chavez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Chavez blocks the body kick.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Partio lands with an overhand left.
Partio misses with a hook
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Partio throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Partio wants to slow Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Partio gets tackled into the cage by Chavez. Chavez maintains the clinch.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donk. Chavez catches Partio right on the button with a cross.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partio throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a thumping low kick.
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Partio walks into a left hand.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Chavez off balance momentarily.
Partio moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Partio with a body shot.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Chavez.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Partio moves out of range easily.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chavez scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chavez throws a push kick but Partio slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez thumps Partio with a low kick.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Partio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Partio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Chavez misses.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavez thows a leg kick but Partio checks it
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Chavez throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Chavez misses the body punch
and Partio counters with a good, hard body kick but Chavez shrugs it off.
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Chavez.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavez.
An attempted straight right counter from Partio misses the target.
Chavez looks to throw a body kick
and Partio counters with a nice body shot.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Partio pushes him off.
Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Chavez finds it's target.
Chavez walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio slips under a jab.
Chavez takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Chavez lunges at Partio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Partio's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chavez moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio slips under a jab from Chavez.
Partio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chavez just manages to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chavez looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Partio cracks Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Partio slips under a jab from Chavez.
Partio quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Partio avoids it with no problem.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
A head kick from Chavez lands but Partio takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Partio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chavez can pounce on him.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Partio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Partio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Partio counters with a good low kick that Chavez was not able to check.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
A lazy body kick from Chavez
and Partio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chavez's knee momentarily.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Partios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Partio ducks right into an uppercut from Chavez.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio punishes Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Partio 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.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Partio.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Chavez manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Partio lands an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio tries to throw a body punch but Chavez avoids it by throwing Partio back against the cage.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Partio avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Partio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partio blocks a body shot from Chavez.
Partio lands with a light punch inside.
Partio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Partio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Partio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Partio working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Partio controls his hands.
Partio lands with a left to the head.
Partio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Partio controls the action.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Partio backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partio.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Partio lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Partio.
A body shot lands from Partio.
Partio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partio scores with a hook to the body. Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Polliisi Partio.
I think Chavez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
Domingo Chavez 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Ekaku (ranked 96 p4p, 204 weight class) and Akio Kurosaki (ranked 14 p4p, 27 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Ekaku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki lands an overhand right.
Ekaku connects with a right hand. Kurosaki shakes it off.
It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Ekaku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Kurosaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Kurosaki catches Ekaku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurosaki thumps Ekaku with a low kick.
Ekaku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Ekaku moved out of range.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kurosaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ekaku circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ekaku.
Ekaku looks to land a body kick but Kurosaki moved away.
A head kick misses from Ekaku.
Kurosaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurosaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akio Kurosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurosaki moves into range and clinches up with Ekaku.
Kurosaki prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ekaku.
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki delivers a nice body kick.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosaki avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
A lazy left from Kurosaki finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Ekaku.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Ekaku slips the punch.
Kurosaki takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki blocks an uppercut.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Ekaku is having none of it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ekaku.
Kurosaki tries to buck Ekaku off but Ekaku is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosaki is trying to control Ekaku's posture but Ekaku avoids it.
Kurosaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ekaku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku takes a little break here. Kurosaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kurosaki is trying to improve his position.
Ekaku goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kurosaki has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ekaku but great work by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki trying to control the action but Ekaku is working from the bottom.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
Kurosaki tries to stand but Ekaku is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
That's time! Ekaku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ekaku keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurosaki lands with a cross.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Ekaku feinted with a counter takedown.
Kurosaki lands with a nice body kick.
Kurosaki throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kurosaki.
Nice uppercut lands for Ekaku. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Kurosaki lands a jab to the nose.
Kurosaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurosaki misses with a body kick.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki jabs Ekaku right on the nose. Ekaku blinks but takes it well.
Ekaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurosaki. Kurosaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ekaku lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Ekaku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurosaki scores with a nice head shot.
Kurosaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku tries to land a front kick but Kurosaki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kurosaki throws a low kick, looking for Ekaku's leg but Ekaku calmly moves out of range.
Kurosaki dips to his left and cracks Ekaku with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kurosaki throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Kurosaki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku misses with a body shot.
Ekaku will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kurosaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurosaki motions for Ekaku to come forward. Kurosaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ekaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki lands a leg kick that knocks Ekaku off balance momentarily.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Kurosaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ekaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws out a leg kick but Kurosaki moves out of range and Ekaku only half commits.
Ekaku throws an overhand right that lands on Kurosaki's shoulder, as Kurosaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ekaku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ekaku moves out of range as Kurosaki strikes.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Kurosaki's body.
Kurosaki has closed the distance and engaged Ekaku in a clinch.
Kurosaki breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kurosaki checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Ekaku knows he should have avoided that one.
Ekaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Ekaku saw that one coming.
A good leg kick by Kurosaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku dives in and scores a takedown into Kurosaki's guard.
Ekaku wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurosaki is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekaku is on top in guard.
Ekaku tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosaki is retaining full guard.
Ekaku is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kurosaki holds on and takes a little breather.
Kurosaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ekaku is one step ahead there.
Ekaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kurosaki has his hands on Ekaku's head, controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki looking to control but Ekaku passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Kurosaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A big right from Ekaku misses.
Ekaku staying out of range there.
Kurosaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
Kurosaki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurosaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Ekaku tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekaku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurosaki defends well and Ekaku ends up having to push Kurosaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ekaku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurosaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurosaki avoids a kick to the body.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekaku.
Kurosaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Ekaku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki clinches.
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki tries to land a front kick but Ekaku steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ekaku shoots in for a double leg but Kurosaki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ekaku thuds his shin into the meat of Kurosaki's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Kurosaki.
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Kurosaki with a nice calf kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Kurosaki checks a leg kick.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Ekaku throws a looping overhand right but Kurosaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku throws a head kick but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kurosaki thuds his right hand into Ekaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku gets tackled into the cage by Kurosaki. Kurosaki maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
Ekaku is working Kurosaki over against the cage.
Hiroshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Ekaku tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurosaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurosaki scores with a jab. Ekaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ekaku misses the jab.
Kurosaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurosaki.
Ekaku throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki is looking to slow Ekaku down with leg kicks.
Kurosaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ekaku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ekaku lands in his opponent's guard.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ekaku trying to control but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ekaku has gone for a leg lock! Kurosaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ekaku's guard.
Ekaku pulls Kurosaki in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kurosaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ekaku is trying to escape the position but Kurosaki is controlling the position.
Ekaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kurosaki taking a breather here.
Hiroshi Ekaku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akio Kurosaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurosaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akio Kurosaki!
Akio Kurosaki was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 104 p4p, 142 weight class) and Biff Raper (ranked 18 p4p, 28 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Biff Raper!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr lands a big head kick that sends Raper tumbling to the mat! Cruz Jr takes a step backwards and waves Raper back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Biff Raper has been cut.
Raper throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Raper! Cruz Jr lets Raper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Raper is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Raper crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Cruz Jr!
A very excited looking Jorge Cruz Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 108 p4p, 43 weight class) and Kvame Zulu (ranked 20 p4p, 7 weight class). Tower kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye - Power. Zulu has chosen Big Badaboom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kvame Zulu enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kvame Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zulu enables Tower to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zulu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tower is really struggling to control Zulu 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.
Tower wanted to stand there but Zulu had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tower controls the pace.
Tower wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zulu throws out the jab.
Tower takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zulu.
Zulu throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Tower shoots in but Zulu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zulu throws a lazy right hand but Tower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Tower on that attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Zulu there.
Zulu looks to land a right hand but Tower moved out of range.
Tower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zulu swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zulu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tower fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Zulu as Tower shoots in.
Tower throws a sloppy head kick and Zulu moves out of range easily.
Zulu throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower fails to land the takedown.
Zulu misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Zulu.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Tower on that attempt.
Tower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zulu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower throws a big counter combination but Zulu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tower slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zulu.
Zulu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Tower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zulu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tower shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zulu but Zulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zulu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zulu sends Tower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zulu is motioning to the referee to let Tower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tower is rocked!
Zulu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tower shoots in for a takedown but Zulu shows good takedown defense.
Tower looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zulu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
We've been informed that Zulu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Zulu. No joy for Tower on that attempt.
Zulu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tower.
Kvame Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu lands with an uppercut that bounces Tower off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iain Tower's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tower throws out the jab.
Iain Tower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zulu misses with a left hand
and Tower counters with a two punch combo.
Zulu lands with an overhand left.
Tower slips a jab from Zulu.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zulu misses with an uppercut.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Zulu throws a jab when Tower was well out of range.
Tower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zulu to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Zulu misses
and Tower counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zulu connects with a body shot.
Kvame Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zulu lands a nice hook to Tower's body. Tower takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zulu lands a nice shot that snaps Tower's head back.
Tower walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu stuffs the takedown attempt from Tower. Tower gets slowly back to his feet.
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch but Zulu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tower staying out of range there.
Tower slips a straight right by Zulu.
Zulu lands with a cross.
Tower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zulu.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Tower is out of range.
Zulu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tower.
Tower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zulu tries to avoid it but Tower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zulu to the ground. Zulu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tower shoots in and drives through. Zulu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zulu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tower bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tower sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tower scores with a shot to the body.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tower.
Tower shoots for a double leg takedown but Zulu sprawls well. He's pushed Tower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tower takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zulu swings for the body but Tower moves out of range.
Zulu tries to score with a low kick but Tower moves his leg out of the way.
Good shot there by Zulu.
Zulu throws out a loose jab but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Zulu misses
and Zulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zulu connects with a right hand. Tower shakes it off.
Zulu dodges the punch combination from Tower.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a hook to the side of Tower's head but Tower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tower closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zulu circles away.
Tower gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice jab there from Zulu.
Tower will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tower looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tower dodges the punch combination from Zulu.
Zulu throws a body punch but Tower moves out of range.
As Zulu looks to move away, Tower throws a big counter combo but Zulu just gets out of the way.
Zulu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Tower wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tower.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tower moves out of range as Zulu strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu stuffs the takedown attempt from Tower. Tower gets slowly back to his feet.
Zulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tower takes one to the side of the head.
Zulu sends Tower crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zulu is motioning to the referee to let Tower up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Tower is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvame Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu throws a big shot that misses.
Zulu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tower sprawling to the canvas! Tower rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zulu finish him?!
Nice defenses there by Tower.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zulu drops Tower with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zulu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kvame Zulu!
After winning the bout, Kvame Zulu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor The Barbarian (ranked 26 p4p, 110 weight class) and Albert Pulkkinen (ranked 4 p4p, 21 weight class). Conor The Barbarian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Albert Pulkkinen's chin.
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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 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor The Barbarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
A low kick from The Barbarian is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Good exchange - The Barbarian coming out on top.
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
The Barbarian clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
The Barbarian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Barbarian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Barbarian misses with a jab to the body
and The Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Barbarian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Barbarian throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
The Barbarian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and The Barbarian moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Barbarian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Barbarian throws a body kick that misses.
The Barbarian throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Barbarian with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Barbarian misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Barbarian with a body shot.
The Barbarian misses with a straight left.
The Barbarian throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Barbarian checks it well.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Barbarian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Barbarian checks a leg kick nicely.
The Barbarian scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulkkinen should have avoided that one.
The Barbarian throws the kick towards the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at The Barbarian's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Barbarian misses the target.
The Barbarian throws a front kick that sends Pulkkinen stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen jabs The Barbarian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Barbarian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from The Barbarian.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Barbarian checks a leg kick.
The Barbarian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Conor The Barbarian's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through The Barbarian's defenses.
The Barbarian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Barbarian sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Barbarian is motioning to the referee to let Pulkkinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pulkkinen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Barbarian lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pulkkinen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor The Barbarian!
A very excited looking Conor The Barbarian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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pop
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