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SYN 846 Halloween Havoc PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 2236 p4p, 2774 weight class) and Moganesh Jain (ranked 135 p4p, 173 weight class). Jain has chosen The Monkey King as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moganesh Jain!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jain misses with a looping right.
Amodei works the jab nicely.
Amodei throws a sloppy body shot
and Jain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amodei thinking.
Jain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Amodei slips a straight right by Jain.
Amodei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Jain misses its intended target.
Amodei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain staying out of range there.
Jain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jain misses with a hook.
Amodei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jain.
Amodei moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain misses with a body shot.
Jain swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Jain ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Jain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amodei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Jain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amodei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amodei has managed to get both his arms back between Jain's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodei trying to move into half guard but instead Jain has managed to sweep!
Jain wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Jain looking to pass the guard.
Amodei 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain tries to free his leg and advance position but Amodei is retaining full guard.
Amodei looking for a sweep. Not yet Amodei, not yet.
Amodei is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amodei throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jain uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Amodei is trying to control Jain's posture but Jain avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amodei is not content to let Jain control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amodei manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jain wants to free his trapped foot but Amodei is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moganesh Jain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Jain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jain.
Jain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amodei throws a right hand that misses
and Jain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amodei throws a hook but Jain blocks it.
Amodei thuds his right hand into Jain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jain lands a body shot.
Amodei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Amodei missing with a left hand there. Jain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amodei with the inside leg kick.
Jain misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a good low kick that Jain was not able to check.
Amodei misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jain misses with a wild body shot.
Moganesh Jain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Jain's leg but Jain calmly moves out of range.
Jain moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Jain throws a counter combo.
Amodei slips a straight right by Jain.
Amodei connects with a body shot that sends Jain's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Jain tries to counter it with a takedown but Amodei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jain misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei misses with a leg kick
letting Jain counter with a right hand.
Jain walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jain throws an overhand right that lands on Amodei's shoulder, as Amodei tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei thows a leg kick but Jain checks it
enabling Jain to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei throws the left hand but Jain avoids the punch easily.
Amodei is looking to slow Jain down with leg kicks.
Amodei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jain.
Jain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Jain swinging wildly here.
Jain avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Jain misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei throws a head kick that misses.
Jain throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
Amodei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jain was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a hook
and Jain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Jain throws out a counter right but Amodei avoids it with no problem.
Jain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jain lands a left hand.
Jain misses with the head strike.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei blocks an uppercut.
Jain tries a body shot but Amodei blocks it.
Amodei is looking for a takedown.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Jain avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage.
Jain lands a right hand.
Jain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Jain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jain.
Amodei thumps Jain with a low kick.
Jain lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Jain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Jain misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Jain throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moganesh Jain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Amodei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jain misses with a looping right.
Jain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Jain misses.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Jain moved away.
Amodei throws a low kick but Jain avoids it.
Jain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amodei slips a straight right by Jain.
Jain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jain misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei moves out of range as Jain strikes.
Amodei shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jain wants to control the action here but instead Amodei manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jain is looking to improve his position but Amodei isn't that keen on the idea.
Jain tries to hold on but Amodei postures up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Amodei wants to take Jain's back here but Jain is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two 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.
Jain is trying to escape the mount.
Jain has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Amodei.
Jain wants to control his opponent's hands but Amodei gets his hands free.
Will Amodei go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jain tries to roll but Amodei sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei wants to control but Jain manages to buck him off and is now in Amodei's guard! Nice work there by Jain!
Jain wants to control from the top but Amodei keeps moving.
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jain won't allow Amodei to sweep him here.
Jain is sitting in close to Amodei's body. Amodei has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jain is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jain is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Amodei.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giuseppe Amodei!
In his post fight interview, Giuseppe Amodei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Yoshida (ranked 1378 p4p, 1126 weight class) and Roger Andermatt (ranked 86 p4p, 67 weight class). Yoshida comes into the arena with Boogeyman by Motörhead blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Takashi Yoshida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Yoshida 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.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida jabs Andermatt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Yoshida misses
and Andermatt counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshida jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Andermatt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yoshida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick by Andermatt misses
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Andermatt misses with a straight left.
Yoshida is looking to wear down Andermatt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yoshida moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Yoshida counters with a right hand to the body.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andermatt scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a kick to the body
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Andermatt misses with a kick to the body.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yoshida.
Andermatt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yoshida throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andermatt. That did some damage!
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Andermatt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.
Yoshida moves out of range as Andermatt strikes.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Andermatt slaps the foot to one side.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Yoshida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yoshida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andermatt throws out the jab.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Yoshida's knee but Yoshida avoids it well.
As Andermatt backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Yoshida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yoshida down.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick.
Andermatt lands with a shot to the body.
Andermatt tried to score with a low kick but Yoshida checks it.
A leg kick checked by Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshida throws a push kick but Andermatt slaps the foot to one side.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Yoshida counters with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yoshida on the side of the head.
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a stiff right hand.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut
and Yoshida counters with a left to the body.
Andermatt needs to keep his hands up - Yoshida had a free shot at his head there.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andermatt.
Yoshida scores with a jab. Andermatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Andermatt throws a head kick but Yoshida moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Andermatt - just one landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Andermatt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
letting Yoshida counter with a right hand.
Andermatt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andermatt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt throws a leg kick
and Yoshida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Andermatt scores with a nice right hand.
Yoshida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida cracks Andermatt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Yoshida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida works the jab nicely.
Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Yoshida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Yoshida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andermatt.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Andermatt fails to land.
Andermatt takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andermatt can do to turn this around?
Andermatt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshida's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andermatt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
Andermatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi Yoshida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andermatt takes a shot to the head.
Andermatt is stalling here.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andermatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
Andermatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Andermatt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yoshida's face.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Andermatt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoshida.
Andermatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Andermatt.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida works on Andermatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andermatt backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andermatt is trying to stall.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andermatt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andermatt lands a hook that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Yoshida lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andermatt misses with the head strike.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Yoshida dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida lands with a nice body punch.
Andermatt scores with a decent looking hook.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Yoshida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andermatt digs a good hook to Yoshida's body.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andermatt.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Yoshida counters with a nice body kick.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Andermatt throws an off balance right hand
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida connects with a crisp jab.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Andermatt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoshida counters with a straight right hand.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yoshida throws a low kick, looking for Andermatt's leg but Andermatt calmly moves out of range.
Yoshida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Andermatt.
Yoshida tries to land a front kick but Andermatt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Yoshida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoshida checks it well.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoshida counters with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Yoshida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andermatt.
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoshida throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoshida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoshida misses the target.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Andermatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yoshida in his tracks.
Yoshida throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andermatt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Andermatt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yoshida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Andermatt's knee momentarily.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andermatt throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yoshida counters with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshida.
Andermatt misses with a kick to the body
and Yoshida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab from Yoshida.
Andermatt throws a hook but Yoshida blocks it.
Andermatt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yoshida. Yoshida obviously looking to wear him down.
Andermatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yoshida.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoshida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Takashi Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida blocks a head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andermatt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yoshida can pounce on him.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Yoshida is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Yoshida there.
Yoshida tests Andermatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andermatt scores with a nice head shot.
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andermatt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoshida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Andermatt's sensitive parts.
Yoshida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Yoshida counters with a good low kick that Andermatt was not able to check.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Yoshida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking.
Andermatt takes one to the chin there.
Roger Andermatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida moves in looking to clinch but Andermatt pushes him off.
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takashi Yoshida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yoshida has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!
An out of breath Takashi Yoshida thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazuran Riku (ranked 1208 p4p, 1778 weight class) and Radio Active (ranked 171 p4p, 242 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Active's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Lazuran Riku could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Radio Active's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 46 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radio Active!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Active shoots in and drives through. Riku sprawls well.
Active gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Riku misses with a straight left.
Active looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riku throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Active counter with a right hand.
Riku lands a body shot.
Active keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riku.
Active drives through and clinches with Riku against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Active pushes Riku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Active throws a head punch that misses.
Riku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Active blocks a body shot from Riku.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Active creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Active misses with the head strike.
Active tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riku just stands there and leans against the cage.
Active lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Active.
Riku trying to stall but Active improves his position.
Riku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Active on the inside.
Riku works on Active's body with a couple of short punches.
Riku tries a body shot but Active blocks it.
Active misses with a short punch on the inside.
Active is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lazuran Riku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radio Active.
Active breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Active 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Active ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riku moves away.
Riku looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Active's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Active uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riku.
Active swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riku changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Active uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Active thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riku tried to counter with a leg kick but Active avoided it.
Riku misses with a body shot.
Riku throws a wild body kick that Active sees coming a mile off.
Active waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riku.
Riku misses with an uppercut
and Active counters with a crisp one two that drops Riku! Active thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Riku to his feet! Riku is in big trouble!
Riku misses with a wild body shot.
Active now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Active misses with a series of wild punches.
Active drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Active throws a strike aimed at the side of Riku's head but Riku avoids it well.
Active has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Riku tries to buck Active off but Active is having none of it.
Riku taking punishment in the form of punches.
Riku takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Active throws a strike aimed at the side of Riku's head but Riku avoids it well.
Active in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Active is working Riku over with some ground and pound from side control.
Active working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Active seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Active landing strikes.
Riku on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Active misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Active trying to control the action but Riku is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riku on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Active are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Active scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Riku to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Active landing strikes.
Active moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Active looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Riku is avoiding damage well.
Active working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Active's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Active misses with the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Active's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Riku's face as Active controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Active dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Active lands a big uppercut and Riku crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riku looks OK. Active waves Riku back to his feet!
 Riku is rocked!
Active lands with a nice body punch.
Riku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Active.
Riku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riku misses with a wild body shot.
Riku misses with a body shot.
Riku misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Active to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Active looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Active working his ground and pound in the gym.
Riku wants to sweep but no luck.
Active is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Active has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Active looking to pass the guard.
Active postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riku trying to control the position.
Active is looking to work some ground and pound but Riku has wrist control.
Active postures up and lands a big shot to Riku's brow.
Active loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Active missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Active landing with the ground and pound.
Active is in close to Riku's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Active postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Active throws a big right hand that misses.
Active sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Active lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riku is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Riku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Active scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Active gets through Riku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riku misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Active on the inside.
Riku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riku is trying to break the clinch but Active has him pressed against the cage.
Riku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Active.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Active escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riku misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Active throws out a counter right but Riku avoids it with no problem.
Active throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riku is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Active throws a lazy right hand but Riku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riku misses with a head kick.
Riku throws a leg kick which misses Active's front leg but catches the back leg as Active tries to avoid it.
Riku misses with a straight right.
Riku misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Active with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Active closes the distance and clinches.
Riku misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Active on the inside.
Active keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riku's efforts to push away.
Active lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Active lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riku.
Riku breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Active misses its intended target.
Active throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riku counters with a series of strikes. Active will be more careful next time no doubt.
Active lunges at Riku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riku's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Active showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Riku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Active doesn't seem phased though.
Active tries to clinch but Riku is having none of it.
Active tries for a takedown but Riku circles away easily
and Riku counters with a stiff right hand.
Riku misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Active! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Riku.
A shot to the body from Riku misses
and Active counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Active misses with a takedown attempt - Riku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riku throws a looping overhand right but Active ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Riku misses.
Riku looks for the body kick but Active saw that one coming.
Active looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riku misses with a shot to the body
and Active counters with a three punch combo that has Riku backing up. Riku nods at Active to acknowledge the strikes.
Riku throws a lazy right hand but Active sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Active is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Active.
Riku appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riku cracks a nice hook into Active's ribs.
Active might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Riku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Active bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riku's head.
Riku takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Active takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Active swings widly with a right hand
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riku can't find room to land a body shot as Active controls the action.
Active just leaning against Riku, taking a breather.
Active lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Active doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Active.
Riku working hard to break the clinch.
Active lands with a left to the head.
Oh Riku is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riku seems to have got his legs back now.
Active throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Active fails to land.
Riku is trying to force a seperation but Active has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Active scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radio Active seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riku pushes Active back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Active.
Riku tries to break the clinch but Active is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riku breaks the clinch.
Active cracks Riku with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Active has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Riku to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Active misses the shot to the body.
Active drops Riku with a straight right hand, right on the button! Active 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 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radio Active!
After the fight, Radio Active was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mma (ranked 1129 p4p, 1390 weight class) and White Privilege (ranked 171 p4p, 213 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Privilege's choice of entrance music: John Denver - Country Roads. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Privilege!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma throws a lazy right hand but Privilege sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Privilege throws a front kick aimed at Mma's knee but Mma avoids it well.
Privilege uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mma.
It seemed like Privilege was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mma misses with a series of wild punches.
Privilege bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mma lands with a nice body punch.
Privilege moves out of range as Mma strikes.
Privilege throws a head kick that misses
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeff Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma throws a jab when Privilege was well out of range.
Mma throws a leg kick
and Privilege counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mma throws a body punch but Privilege moves out of range.
Mma tests Privilege's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Privilege takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma misses with a straight left.
Mma throws an off balance right hand
and Privilege counters with a straight right hand.
Privilege tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mma is able to avoid easily.
Mma throws a body punch but Privilege moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mma.
Mma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Privilege.
Mma throws the left hand but Privilege avoids the punch easily.
Privilege avoids a kick to the body.
Privilege displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Mma.
Privilege throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mma.
Mma scores with a kick to the body.
Mma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Privilege thuds his shin into the meat of Mma's side.
Privilege throws a hook but Mma avoids it easily.
Privilege avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Privilege manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Privilege misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mma.
Mma appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Mma misses.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Privilege is just out of range.
It seemed like Privilege was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Privilege keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mma scoring well with a low kick there.
Privilege throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Privilege throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Privilege misses with a left hand
and Mma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Privilege misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Privilege throws out the jab.
Mma throws a looping overhand right but Privilege ducks down to avoid it.
Privilege connects with a body shot that sends Mma's belly button to the back.
Privilege fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Privilege scores with a decent looking hook.
Mma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Privilege.
Good standup being displayed there by Privilege as he connects with a hook.
Mma swings widly with a right hand
and Privilege counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping leg kick lands for Privilege.
Privilege checks the leg kick.
Privilege fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Privilege gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Privilege finds it's way through Mma's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Privilege tries a low kick but Mma avoids it.
Mma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Privilege.
Mma throws a sloppy body shot
and Privilege counters with a solid body kick.
Mma misses with a straight left.
Mma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mma misses with a wild combination.
Privilege now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mma misses with a right hand
and Privilege counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mma thinking.
Privilege throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mma.
Privilege throws a shot to the body.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Privilege is just out of range.
Privilege has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mma.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mma. That's going to slow Privilege down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Mma will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Privilege uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mma.
Privilege takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Privilege was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Mma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Privilege sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Privilege throws out a counter right but Mma avoids it with no problem.
Mma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mma throws a right and a left that Privilege avoids nicely.
Privilege connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mma misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Privilege throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mma counters with a good, hard body kick but Privilege shrugs it off.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Privilege.
Mma misses with a series of wild punches.
Privilege keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma misses with a left hand
and Privilege counters with a straight right hand.
Privilege moves out of range as Mma strikes.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target.
Mma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mma misses with a looping right.
Mma tries a low kick but Privilege avoids it.
Mma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Privilege looks to land a left hand but Mma moved out of range nicely.
Privilege misses with a body shot.
Privilege throws a hook but Mma blocks it.
Privilege throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Privilege scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mma.
Mma misses with a low kick.
Privilege looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Privilege misses with a right hand
and Mma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mma cracks Privilege with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Mma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Privilege only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Privilege scores with a decent looking hook.
Privilege misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mma misses the target.
Privilege lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Privilege misses with a kick to the body
and Privilege takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mma throws a leg kick
and Privilege counters with a stiff right hand.
Privilege 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Privilege throws a head kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Privilege.
Privilege lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mma's sensitive parts.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Privilege.
Mma throws out a powerful jab.
Mma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Privilege.
As Privilege looks to move away, Mma throws a big counter combo but Privilege just gets out of the way.
Privilege throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mma tries a head kick but it misses.
Privilege looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Privilege lands a really nice looking cross but Mma seems unphased.
Privilege lands a jab to the head.
Mma is rocked!
Mma walks straight into a right hand from Privilege - that's dropped him! Privilege jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mma from any more punishment! Mma complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). White Privilege!
White Privilege managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Grunge Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toussaint Bissainthe (ranked 638 p4p, 338 weight class) and Aku Serronen (ranked 98 p4p, 55 weight class). Bissainthe comes to the cage accompanied by Hoodoo Man Blues. 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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toussaint Bissainthe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A cross from Serronen lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bissainthe.
Serronen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Bissainthe.
Serronen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bissainthe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bissainthe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bissainthe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Serronen will feel that in the morning.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Bissainthe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Serronen cracks Bissainthe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bissainthe loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Serronen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serronen feints a counter leg kick.
Serronen lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bissainthe there.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bissainthe. That one must have hurt.
Bissainthe cracks Serronen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Bissainthe 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!
Serronen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serronen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Serronen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Serronen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe wants to land a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Serronen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe.
Nice straight punches there by Bissainthe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bissainthe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bissainthe is looking to score with low kicks.
Serronen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bissainthe 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.
Bissainthe lands with a nice body punch.
Serronen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Serronen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Bissainthe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen moves forwards but Bissainthe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bissainthe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen connects with a single shot there.
Bissainthe stuns Serronen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Serronen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Serronen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen scores with a hook to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Bissainthe lands a nice hook to Serronen's body. Serronen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Serronen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bissainthe connects with a leg kick.
Bissainthe blocks a head kick by Serronen.
Bissainthe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bissainthe.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bissainthe misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Serronen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serronen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bissainthe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bissainthe's head backwards.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bissainthe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Bissainthe does it's job there.
Bissainthe checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
Serronen scores with a leg kick.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bissainthe checks a leg kick.
Bissainthe thuds his right hand into Serronen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bissainthe stuns Serronen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bissainthe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good work by Bissainthe as he checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bissainthe walks into a jab.
Serronen scores with a hook to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Serronen misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Bissainthe 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.
Bissainthe slips under a jab.
Serronen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bissainthe.
Both fighters circling a little - Bissainthe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Serronen throws a jab when Bissainthe was well out of range.
Bissainthe connects with a single shot there.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe connects with the punch.
Nice body kick from Bissainthe.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Serronen wants to slow Bissainthe down by chopping away at his legs.
Serronen scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Bissainthe is out of range.
Bissainthe scores with a leg kick.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bissainthe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serronen can do to turn this around?
Bissainthe motions for Serronen to come forward. Bissainthe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Serronen throws a low kick but Bissainthe avoids it.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Bissainthe throws a chopping leg kick but Serronen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bissainthe moves away.
A clash of legs there as Serronen blocks the low kick.
Serronen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Serronen slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe checks a low kick from Serronen.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe walks into a jab.
A low kick from Serronen is predictable there
and Bissainthe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Toussaint Bissainthe is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
Serronen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serronen misses the jab.
Bissainthe lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Bissainthe is predictable there
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen moves out of range of the strikes.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Bissainthe's head but Bissainthe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen throws a head kick but Bissainthe moves out of range.
That kick from Bissainthe tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bissainthe scores with a shot to the body.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serronen checks it well.
Bissainthe misses the jab.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bissainthe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the body.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Bissainthe is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serronen takes one to the chin there.
Serronen misses with a body punch
and Bissainthe counters with a low kick, right behind Serronen 's knee.
Bissainthe walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen jabs Bissainthe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Serronen slips a jab from Bissainthe.
Serronen throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Bissainthe wants to slow Serronen down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serronen! But no joy.
Serronen slips under a jab from Bissainthe.
Serronen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bissainthe in his tracks.
Bissainthe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bissainthe throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Bissainthe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bissainthe scoring well with a low kick there.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe slips under a jab.
Serronen walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bissainthe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serronen misses with a body kick.
It looked like Bissainthe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a body kick that stops Serronen in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick from Bissainthe.
Serronen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bissainthe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bissainthe throws a front kick that sends Serronen stumbling back into the cage.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bissainthe can pounce on him.
Serronen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Serronen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bissainthe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bissainthe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bissainthe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Serronen swings for the body but Bissainthe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen with a hook.
Serronen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bissainthe.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen blocks a leg kick.
Bissainthe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bissainthe takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Serronen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bissainthe has got the better of the exchanges.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
A big right from Serronen misses.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Bissainthe's knee but Bissainthe avoids it well.
Bissainthe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bissainthe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bissainthe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
Bissainthe dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Serronen misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe looks to land a body kick but Serronen moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serronen.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Bissainthe checks a leg kick.
Bissainthe thumps Serronen with a low kick.
Serronen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bissainthe stuns Serronen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bissainthe. Bissainthe obviously looking to wear him down.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Bissainthe checks a low kick from Serronen.
Bissainthe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Serronen misses with a leg kick
and Bissainthe counters with a good low kick that Serronen was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Bissainthe moved out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a looping left.
Bissainthe is looking to chop away at Serronen's legs.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Bissainthe checks it.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bissainthe digs a good body shot into Serronen's ribs.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serronen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bissainthe can pounce on him.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Serronen 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bissainthe to score with a decent uppercut.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Bissainthe's front leg but catches the back leg as Bissainthe tries to avoid it.
Bissainthe lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
Bissainthe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen throws an off balance right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen walks into a jab.
Bissainthe lands a right hook to the body.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Bissainthe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bissainthe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serronen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bissainthe is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Bissainthe throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Bissainthe lands a slapping body shot.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen throws a hook but Bissainthe avoids it easily.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Toussaint Bissainthe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Serronen misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Bissainthe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bissainthe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Bissainthe!
During a confident post fight interview, Toussaint Bissainthe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 500 p4p, 474 weight class) and Aydan The Wandering Spirit (ranked 78 p4p, 74 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Wandering Spirit's choice of entrance music: Wichita Lineman. Aydan The Wandering Spirit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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14 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gustafsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Wandering Spirit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Wandering Spirit stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustafsson. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gustafsson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit throws the left hand but Gustafsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gustafsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
The Wandering Spirit lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gustafsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling The Wandering Spirit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Wandering Spirit is looking to land body kicks.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a takedown but The Wandering Spirit is quick to defend against it.
Gustafsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Wandering Spirit to the ground. Gustafsson is now in The Wandering Spirit's guard.
Gustafsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Wandering Spirit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Wandering Spirit dives on top into guard.
Gustafsson working for a triangle but The Wandering Spirit defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Wandering Spirit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Wandering Spirit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gustafsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gustafsson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but The Wandering Spirit has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
The Wandering Spirit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, The Wandering Spirit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by The Wandering Spirit!
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafsson looking for a sweep but The Wandering Spirit has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gustafsson regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but The Wandering Spirit is controlling well.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Wandering Spirit pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustafsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Wandering Spirit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gustafsson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Wandering Spirit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but The Wandering Spirit is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Wandering Spirit blocks the strikes from Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustafsson darts in looking for a takedown but The Wandering Spirit gets double underhooks and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
The Wandering Spirit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gustafsson blocks it well.
I was talking to Gustafsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gustafsson looking for a takedown.
Gustafsson is trying to drag The Wandering Spirit to the mat but The Wandering Spirit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson manages to pull guard.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Wandering Spirit passes into side control.
Gustafsson is looking to reverse the position.
The Wandering Spirit is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gustafsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit decides to stand back up. The Wandering Spirit steps back and let's Gustafsson get back to his feet.
The Wandering Spirit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and The Wandering Spirit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Wandering Spirit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The Wandering Spirit forces Gustafsson back against the cage and clinches.
Gustafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Wandering Spirit smiles and moves away.
The Wandering Spirit slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustafsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Wandering Spirit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gustafsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Wandering Spirit!
The Wandering Spirit can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit parries the strikes from Gustafsson easily there. Gustafsson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable The Wandering Spirit to escape.
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but The Wandering Spirit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard.
Gustafsson is looking for a triangle but The Wandering Spirit pushes his legs off easily.
The Wandering Spirit controlling from the top position.
Gustafsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but The Wandering Spirit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Wandering Spirit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has an active guard here but The Wandering Spirit has managed to pass into half guard.
Gustafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Wandering Spirit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Wandering Spirit prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Wandering Spirit wants to take a breather but Gustafsson is having none of it.
The Wandering Spirit content to control rather than advance.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gustafsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Wandering Spirit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Wandering Spirit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
The Wandering Spirit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Wandering Spirit has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aydan The Wandering Spirit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Simon Gustafsson'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!
The Wandering Spirit gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Wandering Spirit.
Gustafsson is trying to drag The Wandering Spirit to the mat but The Wandering Spirit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gustafsson can't get the takedown.
Gustafsson is trying to drag The Wandering Spirit to the mat but The Wandering Spirit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Wandering Spirit lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Wandering Spirit lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Wandering Spirit scores with a shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
A short body shot lands from The Wandering Spirit as the two fighters clinch.
The Wandering Spirit misses with a punch to the body.
The Wandering Spirit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from The Wandering Spirit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Wandering Spirit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gustafsson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustafsson tries for a takedown but The Wandering Spirit manages to get underhooks.
The Wandering Spirit breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson clinches up with The Wandering Spirit and pushes him back against the cage.
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown.
Gustafsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Gustafsson wants to sweep here but The Wandering Spirit controlling him for the moment.
Gustafsson is looking to sweep but instead, The Wandering Spirit has passed into half guard.
Simon Gustafsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Wandering Spirit controlling the pace.
Gustafsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aydan The Wandering Spirit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Wandering Spirit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The Wandering Spirit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gustafsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gustafsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Wandering Spirit has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a strike aimed at the side of The Wandering Spirit's head but The Wandering Spirit avoids it well.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Wandering Spirit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gustafsson's guard! Nice work there by The Wandering Spirit!
The Wandering Spirit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but The Wandering Spirit keeps him under control.
The Wandering Spirit is controlling the pace.
Gustafsson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, The Wandering Spirit has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Wandering Spirit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The Wandering Spirit is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Wandering Spirit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aydan The Wandering Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Wandering Spirit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aydan The Wandering Spirit!
After winning the bout, Aydan The Wandering Spirit 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odchigin Khadan (ranked 115 p4p, 119 weight class) and Ispa Murhaa (ranked 14 p4p, 17 weight class). Khadan comes to the cage accompanied by Altai Kai (Turkic Throat Singing). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Murhaa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadan tries to clinch up.
Khadan lands a glancing blow to the side of Murhaa's head.
Khadan misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Khadan. Beautiful body shot.
Khadan misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murhaa 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.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Khadan checks it.
Nice shot by Murhaa.
Khadan takes one to the chin there.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khadan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Khadan is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Khadan misses.
Murhaa tries a quick counter leg kick but Khadan is wise to it.
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Khadan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Khadan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Khadan.
Khadan misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murhaa takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Khadan slips a jab from Murhaa.
A big right from Khadan misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Murhaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murhaa throws a front kick aimed at Khadan's knee but Khadan avoids it well.
Khadan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khadan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khadan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Khadan misses with a looping right.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Khadan's shoulder, as Khadan tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Khadan moves away from the strike by Murhaa.
Khadan shoots in and drives through. Murhaa sprawls well.
Khadan misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with a body kick.
Khadan throws a good cross that connects.
Khadan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khadan thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Khadan misses with a body punch
and Murhaa counters with a straight right hand.
Khadan checks the leg kick.
Khadan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a jab to the body
and Khadan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khadan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa 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!
Murhaa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Murhaa.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khadan moves away.
Khadan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
Khadan tries to clinch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Khadan slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Khadan.
Khadan misses with a body punch
and Murhaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Murhaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Khadan throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Murhaa ducks down to avoid it.
Murhaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khadan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murhaa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Khadan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murhaa looks to throw the jab but Khadan is out of range.
It looked like Khadan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa moves into range and clinches up with Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khadan tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khadan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khadan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa leaning against his opponent.
A right hand to the body from Khadan.
Good body shot from Khadan.
Khadan tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Khadan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murhaa or not.
A right hand to the body from Khadan.
Murhaa is breathing heavily.
Khadan tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Khadan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khadan scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
A shot in the inside from Khadan.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Khadan works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Khadan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadan blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa tries a body shot but Khadan blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Khadan blocking some punches.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan pushes Murhaa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Khadan as the two fighters clinch.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Khadan.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadan blocking some punches.
Khadan tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khadan pulls guard successfully.
Khadan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murhaa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murhaa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Khadan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khadan's guard.
Khadan manages to get to full guard.
Khadan has a closed guard, preventing Murhaa from standing up.
Khadan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Murhaa won't allow Khadan to sweep him here.
Khadan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murhaa manages to get himself to full guard.
Murhaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khadan is one step ahead there.
Khadan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa can't keep his opponent in guard - Khadan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Khadan prevents Murhaa from improving his position.
Khadan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murhaa!
Murhaa is trying desperately to improve position.
Khadan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murhaa can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Murhaa has given up his back. Will we see Khadan going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murhaa throws a leg kick
and Khadan counters with a shoot takedown. Murhaa fights it but they end up in guard.
Murhaa manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Khadan feints and as Murhaa raises his hands in defense, Khadan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murhaa keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass.
Murhaa trying to control the position.
Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Khadan from controlling successfully.
Murhaa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Khadan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khadan wants to free his trapped foot but Murhaa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Khadan seems to be looking for submissions.
Murhaa wants to control but Khadan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murhaa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Murhaa trying to control but Khadan postures up.
Murhaa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khadan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khadan preventing the sweep.
Murhaa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Khadan passes Murhaa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khadan prevents Murhaa from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khadan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murhaa!
Khadan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murhaa is looking to escape.
Khadan takes Murhaa's back.
Murhaa is keeping busy.
Murhaa breaks Khadan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Odchigin Khadan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khadan looking for a sweep. Not yet Khadan, not yet.
Khadan looking for a guillotine here but Murhaa defends easily.
Khadan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Khadan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murhaa's guard.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Khadan postures up.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khadan postures up and lands a big shot to Murhaa's brow.
Murhaa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khadan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan passes Murhaa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murhaa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Khadan is working for a submission of some sort.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murhaa keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa trying to hold on to Khadan's head to control him but Khadan postures up.
Khadan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murhaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Khadan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khadan rushes Murhaa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khadan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murhaa.
Khadan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murhaa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Khadan's head.
Murhaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khadan backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
Murhaa digs a right hand into Khadan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Khadan's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khadan up against the cage.
Odchigin Khadan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khadan blocking some punches.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Khadan.
Khadan prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Khadan letting Murhaa take a breather here.
Murhaa tries to work over Khadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Khadan.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhaa controls his hands.
Khadan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khadan lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khadan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khadan lands a shoulder strike.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Khadan.
Murhaa is working Khadan over against the cage.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadan is trying to drag Murhaa to the mat but Murhaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa breaks the clinch.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khadan rushes Murhaa and presses him up against the cage.
Khadan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khadan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa tries to work over Khadan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Khadan tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khadan cracks Murhaa with a nice body shot.
Khadan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Khadan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Khadan.
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khadan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khadan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murhaa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odchigin Khadan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Khadan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khadan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murhaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
A left lands for Khadan.
Khadan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Khadan down.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body
and Khadan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ispa Murhaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Khadan.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khadan.
Murhaa flicks out a counter leg kick but Khadan steps away.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murhaa scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Khadan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khadan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khadan throwing a counter right hand but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Khadan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murhaa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khadan closes the distance and clinches.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Khadan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Khadan fails to land.
Khadan successfully pulls guard.
Murhaa trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murhaa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murhaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murhaa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Khadan, up you get!
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa misses with a leg kick.
Khadan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khadan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Khadan.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Khadan's body.
Ispa Murhaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khadan gets a clinch.
Khadan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Khadan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Murhaa pushes Khadan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Khadan controls his hands.
Khadan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Khadan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan lands a nice uppercut.
Khadan misses with the head strike.
A short left from Khadan.
Khadan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murhaa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa scores with a hook to the body. Khadan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
Khadan slips under a jab.
Murhaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Khadan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa swats away the attempt to clinch by Khadan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhaa! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Khadan's shoulder, as Khadan tries to avoid the shot.
Khadan drives through with a takedown into Murhaa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murhaa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khadan blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Khadan lands a left hand.
Khadan just leaning against Murhaa, taking a breather.
Khadan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Khadan can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Khadan throws a punch but it's blocked by Murhaa.
Khadan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khadan misses with some punches.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khadan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murhaa.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Murhaa.
I think Murhaa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Murhaa!
An out of breath Ispa Murhaa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 13 p4p, 39 weight class) and Wayne Williams (ranked 1 p4p, 2 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams jabs Kenobi right on the nose. Kenobi blinks but takes it well.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
That kick from Kenobi tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kenobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Kenobi lands with a shot to the body.
Kenobi defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Kenobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Kenobi tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Williams.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Kenobi keeps him there for the moment.
Williams tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenobi doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Kenobi counters with a quick kick to the body but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenobi counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kenobi misses the target.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Kenobi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenobi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi slips a jab from Williams.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Kenobi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenobi takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Kenobi seems unphased.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Kenobi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Williams.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenobi connects with a jab.
Kenobi moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Kenobi scores with a push kick.
Kenobi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Kenobi settles back down.
Kenobi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kenobi under the eye.
Kenobi defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Kenobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenobi. Kenobi obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenobi.
Williams checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi 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.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenobi.
Williams misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
Kenobi scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenobi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenobi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenobi loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kenobi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenobi scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Williams misses.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kenobi.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi lands a right hook to the body.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Kenobi slips a jab from Williams.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Kenobi lands the left hand.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Kenobi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi is looking to counter with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Kenobi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kenobi.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kenobi.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams cracks Kenobi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenobi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenobi tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenobi looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Nice shot by Williams.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenobi.
Williams lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kenobi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
A left lands for Kenobi.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Kenobi.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Kenobi is looking to counter the offense by Williams and move into the clinch.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Kenobi cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Kenobi walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Kenobi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kenobi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenobi throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenobi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kenobi wants to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands with a good body shot.
Kenobi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Williams.
Kenobi looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Kenobi takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Kenobi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Kenobi throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams scores with a jab.
Kenobi scores with a leg kick.
Kenobi lands a slapping body shot.
Kenobi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kenobi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kenobi motions for Williams to come forward. Kenobi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenobi is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Kenobi cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kenobi.
Kenobi darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Kenobi working aggressively here.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Kenobi has the dominant position.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenobi slips a jab from Williams.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenobi throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenobi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Williams.
Kenobi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Kenobi lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Kenobi.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenobi throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Kenobi lands a jab.
Kenobi digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kenobi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi with the inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
An inside leg kick from Kenobi misses.
Williams staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenobi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Williams misses.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenobi should have avoided that one.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
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!
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Williams defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Kenobi slips a jab from Williams.
Kenobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Williams misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenobi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi is looking to clinch.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Kenobi forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses.
Kenobi pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kenobi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Obi Wan Kenobi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A jab from Williams misses.
Kenobi doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams cracks Kenobi with an open hand slap.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Kenobi - just one landing.
Kenobi slips a jab from Williams.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenobi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams lunges at Kenobi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenobi's hand.
Williams throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Kenobi takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi motions for Williams to come forward. Kenobi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Kenobi is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams staying out of range there.
Kenobi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Kenobi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Williams cracks Kenobi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kenobi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenobi. Kenobi obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kenobi.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Kenobi cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Kenobi. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Kenobi lands with a nice body kick.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenobi can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenobi.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi walks into a left hand.
Williams lands the left hand.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Kenobi swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Kenobi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi.
Kenobi with the inside leg kick.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Kenobi tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Kenobi wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tests Kenobi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kenobi tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kenobi tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams throws out a counter right but Kenobi avoids it with no problem.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenobi.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Williams throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams jabs Kenobi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenobi's head.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams dominated that fourth round.
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. And we move into the final round!
Kenobi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenobi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenobi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Kenobi looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Kenobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Both fighters circling a little - Kenobi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Williams misses.
Kenobi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kenobi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Kenobi lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kenobi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kenobi 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 Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Kenobi throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Kenobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Kenobi 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.
Kenobi defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenobi.
Williams throws a hook but Kenobi blocks it.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kenobi can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Williams.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenobi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
Williams moves out of range as Kenobi throws a body kick.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Kenobi moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Kenobi throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenobi.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Williams.
Kenobi throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenobi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kenobi.
Williams throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kenobi.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams cracks Kenobi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Kenobi is looking to clinch.
Kenobi tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Kenobi moved out of range nicely.
Kenobi walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Crunch! Kenobi slams his shin into Williams's torso.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
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 Obi Wan Kenobi.
I think Williams 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wayne Williams!
Wayne Williams is the new bantamweight champion!
Wayne Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dany Crosby (ranked 12 p4p, 56 weight class) and Long Hung Dong (ranked 3 p4p, 8 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Dany Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Long Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crosby throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong digs a good hook to Crosby's body.
Dong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crosby counters with a nice uppercut.
Crosby missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong slips under a jab from Crosby.
Crosby darts in and clinches Dong up against the cage.
Crosby takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Crosby misses with a body punch.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crosby can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
Crosby lands a shoulder strike.
Dong tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Dong back against the cage.
Dong successfully pulls guard.
Crosby controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong trying to control the position.
Crosby controlling from the top position.
Dong controls Crosby momentarily but Crosby frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Crosby swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
Crosby walks into a straight right hand from Dong.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crosby throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong scores with a hook.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crosby. That did some damage!
Crosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dong to score with a decent uppercut.
Dong lands a jab to Crosby's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Dong.
Crosby throws a big shot that misses.
Crosby throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Dong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crosby misses with a wild body shot.
Dong closes the distance but Crosby moves to the side
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crosby takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong instigates a clinch.
Crosby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Crosby.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Crosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dong tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Dong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong working aggressively here.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby manages to break the clinch.
Crosby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dong slips a straight right by Crosby.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
Long Hung Dong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crosby throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Crosby misses the target.
Crosby misses with a looping right.
Dong gets tackled into the cage by Crosby. Crosby maintains the clinch.
Dong blocking some punches.
Dong prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Dong tries to work over Crosby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Dong.
Crosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Dany Crosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Dong.
Crosby lands with a left to the head.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong jumps guard.
Dong pushes a forearm under Crosby's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crosby is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Long Hung Dong!
An out of breath Long Hung Dong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 21 p4p, 22 weight class) and Yardbird Knox (ranked 6 p4p, 7 weight class). Knox has chosen Now's The Time | Charlie Parker as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Yardbird Knox was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yardbird Knox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox avoids the head kick by Kerr.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Kerr moves away and avoids it.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Knox misses.
Kerr slips a straight right by Knox.
Kerr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Yardbird Knox has been cut.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Kerr throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Kerr throws a head kick that misses
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kerr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Knox tests Kerr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerr has time to react.
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Kerr's defenses.
Kerr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kerr.
Kerr just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox blocks a head kick by Kerr.
Kerr lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Kerr moves away and avoids it.
Kerr staying out of range there.
A big left from Knox misses.
Kerr walks into a stiff left hand from Knox.
Kerr throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Knox throws a hook but Kerr avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kerr tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Kerr throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kerr.
Knox swings for the body but Kerr moves out of range.
Knox moves out of range as Kerr strikes.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kerr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kerr misses with a series of wild punches.
Kerr tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knox connects with a right hand. Kerr shakes it off.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Kerr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knox wants to get back to his feet but Kerr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Kerr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Kerr won't allow Knox to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yardbird Knox'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.
Kerr misses with a right hand
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kerr needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
Kerr misses with a few strikes there.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Kerr's shoulder, as Kerr tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kerr misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Knox is fending him off so far but Kerr persists. Nope, Knox circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Kerr's shoulder, as Kerr tries to avoid the shot.
Kerr misses with a hook.
Kerr wants to clinch but Knox slips to the side
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kerr has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kerr! Knox lets Kerr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Knox throws an uppercut from hell that sends Kerr clean off his feet! He's out cold! Knox stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yardbird Knox!
Yardbird Knox gave a mention to KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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