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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Johnson (ranked 3184 p4p, 2658 weight class) and John Hardin (ranked 389 p4p, 335 weight class). John Hardin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lunges at Hardin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hardin's hand.
Hardin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardin throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson defending well as Hardin loads up on a big left hand.
Hardin scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hardin throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardin backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardin throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Hardin manages to avoid it.
Hardin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Hardin misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Hardin misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson delivers a nice body kick.
Johnson cracks Hardin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hardin moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardin ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Hardin moved out of range nicely.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson stuns Hardin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Hardin misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardin throws a leg kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardin duly obliges.
No joy there for Hardin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardin is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Hardin throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Hardin saw that one coming.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hardin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Johnson and Hardin goes tumbling to the canvas! Johnson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
 Hardin is rocked!
Hardin trying to control here.
Hardin is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Hardin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hardin.
Hardin tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to stand up but Hardin is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardin throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardin throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Hardin knows he should have avoided that one.
No joy there for Hardin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson gets in close and tags Hardin with a short punch that almost sends Hardin to the mat! Oh Hardin is in big trouble! He turns his back on Johnson, trying to create some distance but Johnson rushes him, striking wildly and Hardin goes down! The referee tackles Johnson into the cage to end the fight! Johnson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Johnson!
A victorious Jeff Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tshephang Batho (ranked 2467 p4p, 2584 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 318 p4p, 333 weight class). Tshephang Batho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rou Joukani's chin.
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tshephang Batho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Batho there.
Rou Joukani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joukani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joukani throws a big shot that misses.
Batho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Joukani.
Batho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joukani.
Batho misses with a looping left.
Joukani throws a big counter head kick but Batho avoids it with no problem.
Batho misses with a two punch combination.
Batho walks into a stiff left hand from Joukani.
Batho misses with a hook.
Batho blocks a head kick by Joukani.
Batho misses the shot to the body.
Batho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joukani.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joukani throws a combination. Batho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Joukani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joukani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Batho.
Joukani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
Joukani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joukani's coach down at Zenarals' House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joukani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Batho.
Batho appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Batho misses with a looping right.
Batho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joukani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Batho.
Donk. Batho catches Joukani right on the button with a cross.
Joukani lands with a cross.
Joukani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Joukani misses
letting Batho counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Batho.
Joukani is rocked!
Batho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joukani was well out of range. Poor timing from Batho.
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Batho finish him?
Batho throws a big shot that misses.
Batho misses with a hook.
Joukani seems to have recovered his senses.
Joukani slips a straight right by Batho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Batho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Batho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joukani motions for Batho to come forward. Joukani throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Batho throws a body shot but no joy.
Batho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Batho.
Joukani moves away from the strike by Batho.
Joukani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Batho.
Joukani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Joukani thuds his right hand into Batho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Batho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Joukani slams his shin into Batho's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukani throws a hook but Batho blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Batho misses the target.
Batho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Joukani throws a big counter head kick but Batho avoids it with no problem.
Batho scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Joukani both land. Nice combination.
Batho throws a hook to the side of Joukani's head but Joukani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joukani misses with a few strikes there.
Joukani staying out of range there.
Joukani wants to land a leg kick but Batho is out of range.
Joukani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joukani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Batho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joukani slips a jab from Batho.
Joukani moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joukani tries a low kick but Batho avoids it.
Batho lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Joukani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batho misses with a straight left.
A big left from Batho misses.
Batho avoids a kick to the body.
Joukani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joukani.
We've been told by Batho's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joukani misses with the body kick
and Batho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Batho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batho slips a straight right by Joukani.
Joukani throws a poor cross that misses
and Joukani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joukani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joukani - that will leave a mark!
Batho takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batho missing with a left hand there. Joukani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batho misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that 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.
Joukani looks to land a left hand but Batho moved out of range nicely.
Joukani scoring well with a low kick there.
Joukani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joukani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batho fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joukani is out of range.
Batho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joukani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Joukani misses its intended target.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A leg kick checked by Batho.
Batho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Batho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batho throws a body shot but no joy.
Joukani throws a sloppy head kick and Batho moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joukani scores with a sloppy right hand. Batho should have avoided that one.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joukani throws a series of punches but Batho avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Batho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Batho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joukani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joukani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batho.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joukani. That's going to slow Batho down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joukani misses with a body shot
and Batho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joukani thinking.
A big right from Batho misses.
Joukani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Batho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joukani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joukani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joukani.
Batho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joukani.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joukani.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batho looks to throw the jab but Joukani is out of range.
Joukani shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batho eats them both and turns towards Joukani to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Batho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Batho throws a jab but it's blocked by Joukani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batho ducks right into an uppercut from Joukani.
Joukani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batho manages to avoid it.
Batho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Batho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joukani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Batho throws out a loose jab but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rou Joukani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joukani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batho moves away.
Joukani throws a wild body kick that Batho sees coming a mile off.
Joukani scores with a decent looking hook.
Batho misses with a straight left.
Joukani misses with a lunging right hand
and Batho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Joukani's knee momentarily.
Joukani tries to land a front kick but Batho steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Joukani misses.
Batho throwing a counter right hand but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Joukani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joukani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Batho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batho takes one to the side of the head.
Batho tried to score with a low kick but Joukani checks it.
Batho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joukani.
Joukani throws a head kick but Batho moves out of range.
Joukani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batho.
Joukani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Batho lands with a good body shot.
Batho misses with a hook. Joukani ducked under it nicely.
Joukani was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Batho 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.
Batho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joukani.
Joukani flicks out a counter leg kick but Batho steps away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batho swings for the body but Joukani moves out of range.
Batho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batho moves out of range of the body kick.
Joukani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Batho in his tracks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Joukani connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Batho misses.
A jab from Batho misses.
Joukani tries to work over Batho's front leg with a kick but Batho checks it.
Joukani throws a right hand that misses
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joukani goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Batho scores with a jab.
Batho lands a slapping body shot.
Joukani dips to his left and cracks Batho with an uppercut!
Joukani fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Batho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joukani to score with a decent uppercut.
Joukani misses with a kick to the body.
Batho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Joukani throws a head kick that half lands.
 Batho is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Batho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Joukani slips under a jab from Batho.
Batho throws a poor cross that misses
and Joukani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joukani ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joukani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joukani thuds his right hand into Batho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Batho misses with a hook.
Joukani scores with a leg kick.
Batho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joukani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batho misses with a left hand
letting Joukani counter with a right hand.
Joukani slips a straight right by Batho.
Joukani scores with a jab to the body.
Joukani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joukani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joukani scrambles back to his feet.
Batho jabs Joukani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joukani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Batho misses the shot to the body.
Batho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Joukani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joukani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batho on the side of the head.
Joukani throws a front kick aimed at Batho's knee but Batho avoids it well.
Joukani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joukani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Batho lands a right hook to the body.
Batho throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani counters with a nice body kick.
Batho throws a right hand that misses
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Joukani scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Batho blocks the leg kick.
Joukani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batho. Batho circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tshephang Batho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batho defending well as Joukani loads up on a big left hand.
Joukani looks to land a combination but Batho avoids it well.
Joukani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joukani at a distance.
Joukani throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Batho to counter with a crisp jab.
Batho throws a good cross that connects.
Batho misses with a straight right.
Batho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joukani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joukani fakes the leg kick and cracks Batho in the body.
A big left from Batho misses.
Batho throws a shot from downtown. Joukani moves away and avoids it.
Batho takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Batho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joukani digs a good body shot into Batho's ribs.
Joukani scores with a jab to the jaw.
Batho moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joukani lands a nice looking body kick.
Joukani scores with a one two! Batho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Joukani lands a nice looking kick to the body. Batho takes a step back to recover.
Batho needs to keep his hands up - Joukani had a free shot at his head there.
Joukani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Batho takes a swing at Joukani's ribcage but misses.
Joukani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joukani tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Joukani.
Joukani misses with a hook
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joukani throws a jab when Batho was well out of range.
Batho throwing a counter right hand but Joukani manages to avoid it.
Joukani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Batho.
Batho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joukani misses with an uppercut. Batho saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Batho misses the target.
Batho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rou Joukani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joukani bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Batho throws out a loose jab but Joukani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joukani lands a body shot.
Joukani lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Batho moves out of range of the body kick from Joukani.
Batho misses with a straight right.
Batho throws a lazy uppercut
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joukani digs a good hook to Batho's body.
Batho throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batho.
Batho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joukani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batho moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJoukani.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rou Joukani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joukani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rou Joukani!
A less than humble Rou Joukani misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 2074 p4p, 2230 weight class) and Jayson Tatum (ranked 278 p4p, 298 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayson Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ovchinnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Ovchinnikov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tatum explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ovchinnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ovchinnikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Ovchinnikov.
Tatum defending well as Ovchinnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Ovchinnikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ovchinnikov moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Ovchinnikov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the cage and back into range.
Ovchinnikov throws an off balance right hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Ovchinnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Tatum.
Dmitry Ovchinnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
Ovchinnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Ovchinnikov.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ovchinnikov throws out the jab.
Ovchinnikov misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Ovchinnikov misses with a low kick.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum misses with a right hand
and Tatum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ovchinnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ovchinnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Ovchinnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Ovchinnikov throws an overhand right that lands on Tatum's shoulder, as Tatum tries to avoid the shot.
Tatum 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.
Nice defenses there by Tatum.
Tatum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ovchinnikov defends well and Tatum ends up having to push Ovchinnikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
Ovchinnikov throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ovchinnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Ovchinnikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Ovchinnikov.
 It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovchinnikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum thuds his right hand into Ovchinnikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tatum throws a front kick aimed at Ovchinnikov's knee but Ovchinnikov avoids it well.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tatum has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ovchinnikov throws a low kick but Tatum moves out of range easily.
Ovchinnikov slips under a jab.
Ovchinnikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ovchinnikov defends it well.
Tatum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tatum misses with a straight left.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tatum scores with a jab. Ovchinnikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ovchinnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ovchinnikov on the side of the head.
Ovchinnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tatum.
Ovchinnikov throws a good cross that connects.
Ovchinnikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatum throws a leg kick but Ovchinnikov moved away.
Tatum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ovchinnikov's guard.
Ovchinnikov has his feet on Tatum's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tatum throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ovchinnikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Tatum lands but Ovchinnikov takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick from Ovchinnikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ovchinnikov misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Ovchinnikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovchinnikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ovchinnikov lands a right hook to the body.
Ovchinnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ovchinnikov is rocked!
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ovchinnikov throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Ovchinnikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dmitry Ovchinnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Tatum! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jayson Tatum!
A victorious Jayson Tatum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmore James (ranked 2817 p4p, 2118 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 316 p4p, 236 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds. Hakekia has chosen Nation Of Violence as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170
12 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Elmore James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a hook. Hakekia ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia misses the body punch
and James counters with a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hakekia throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Hakekia only half commits.
James slips under a jab from Hakekia.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
A left lands for Hakekia.
Hakekia pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Hakekia settles back down.
James takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Hakekia misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James cracks Hakekia with a good jab.
Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Hakekia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Hakekia being controlled here, momentarily.
James passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James is trying to get an arm triangle but Hakekia is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hakekia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hakekia rolls with the submission and now he's on top in James's guard! Nice work there by Hakekia!
Hakekia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass.
James working for a triangle but Hakekia defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has his foot on Hakekia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakekia works his way back into a safe position though.
James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hakekia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hakekia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakekia wants to stand but James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hakekia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hakekia defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James has his foot on Hakekia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakekia works his way back into a safe position though.
Hakekia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
James misses the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
James dips to his left and cracks Hakekia with an uppercut!
James fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alika Hakekia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
James is looking to score with low kicks.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hakekia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
James slips a jab from Hakekia.
James fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hakekia just manages to avoid it.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hakekia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James works the jab nicely.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
Hakekia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
James misses with a left hand
and Hakekia counters with a lovely shot 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!
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hakekia to score with a decent uppercut.
Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James missing with a left hand there. Hakekia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hakekia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by James.
James looks to land a right hand but Hakekia moved out of range.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hakekia misses with a low kick as James jumps back.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hakekia as he jumps to the side.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Hakekia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Hakekia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alika Hakekia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hakekia lands a jab to the head.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
James looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hakekia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hakekia - that will leave a mark!
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with James's head.
Hakekia 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Hakekia throws a jab when James was well out of range.
A solid body kick from Hakekia.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hakekia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a right hand
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Hakekia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by James.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hakekia lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking cross lands there for James.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James throws an overhand right that lands on Hakekia's shoulder, as Hakekia tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from James misses.
James on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hakekia lets loose with a powerful body kick. James will feel that in the morning.
James wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hakekia doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hakekia slips a jab from James.
James will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hakekia misses with a hook to the body
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James slips under a jab.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James throws a series of punches but Hakekia avoids them all with ease.
Hakekia jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hakekia under the eye.
Hakekia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hakekia misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hakekia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hakekia swivels and escapes.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hakekia unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
James wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hakekia is able to avoid easily.
Hakekia slips under a jab.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - James scores with a four punch combination!
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
James takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by Hakekia.
Hakekia thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakekia looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Hakekia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hakekia lands a jab to James's midsection.
James avoids a kick to the body.
James is looking to counter punch.
James throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hakekia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hakekia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hakekia momentarily.
Hakekia connects with a solid leg kick.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
James is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakekia.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Hakekia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hakekia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a high kick.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakekia.
James misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for James.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a low kick but James moves out of range easily.
James tried to counter with a leg kick but Hakekia avoided it.
James throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
James tries to score with a low kick but Hakekia moves his leg out of the way.
Hakekia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James tries for a takedown but Hakekia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakekia slips under a jab from James.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hakekia - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hakekia. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hakekia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It Feels So Good To Being Back At Lightweight Division, Having Shit 2020 Going 0- 5 In Welter, But Sign With Panda And Win 2 Next Fight. 2021 Is Gonna Be My Year'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snitch (ranked 2020 p4p, 2177 weight class) and Damian Dudley (ranked 278 p4p, 292 weight class). Snitch comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Rock. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley throws a hook to the side of Snitch's head but Snitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Dudley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snitch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dudley slips under a jab.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Snitch should have avoided that one.
Snitch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to avoid it but Snitch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dudley to the ground. Dudley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snitch moves in looking to clinch but Dudley pushes him off.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Dudley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dudley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.
Snitch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley punishes Snitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Dudley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Snitch throws an overhand right that lands on Dudley's shoulder, as Dudley tries to avoid the shot.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudley is just out of range.
Dudley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snitch with a body shot.
Dudley scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dudley pushes Snitch off and gets back to his feet.
Snitch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snitch fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Dudley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley leaves Snitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snitch.
Snitch tries to clinch there but Dudley circles away.
Dudley unleashes a big counter combination but Snitch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Snitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters with a nice body shot.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Dudley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snitch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dudley breaks the clinch.
Dudley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudley moves out of range as Snitch strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley lands a jab.
Dudley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dudley wants to stand but Snitch is controlling the position.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dudley is pulling down on Snitch's head. It's preventing any offense from Snitch, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Snitch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dudley for as long as he can get away with.
Dudley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dudley is pulling down on Snitch's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Snitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
Snitch misses the body punch
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dudley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Dudley misses with an uppercut. Snitch saw that one coming.
Snitch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dudley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Snitch. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley avoids the body shot from Snitch.
Snitch wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley misses with a right hand
and Snitch counters with a single leg into guard. Dudley didn't expect that.
Snitch prevents Dudley from getting back to his feet.
Jon Snitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudley is pulling down on Snitch's head to control his posture.
Snitch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snitch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dudley digs a good body shot into Snitch's ribs.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dudley.
Damian Dudley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Snitch there.
Snitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Snitch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dudley defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley clobbers Snitch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dudley!
Snitch tries to clinch but Dudley moves away
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Snitch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to avoid it but Snitch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dudley to the ground. Dudley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dudley unleashes a big counter combination but Snitch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dudley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudley but Dudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dudley lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dudley avoids it really well and circles away.
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Dudley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snitch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Snitch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Snitch ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice elbow from Dudley.
Snitch tries to land a knee to the head but Dudley blocks with his arms.
Dudley breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch feinted with a counter takedown.
Dudley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley lands a really nice looking cross but Snitch seems unphased.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudley but Dudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Dudley. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley throws out a counter right but Snitch avoids it with no problem.
Snitch with a hook.
Dudley keeps the fight on the outside.
Snitch misses with an uppercut.
Dudley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Snitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Snitch. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley slips a straight right by Snitch.
Dudley thuds a left hand into Snitch's body.
Snitch missing with a left hand there. Dudley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dudley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Damian Dudley 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.
Snitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
Snitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
A jab from Dudley misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Snitch. Beautiful body shot.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snitch. Snitch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snitch misses the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snitch is defended easily by Dudley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch wants to clinch but Dudley slips to the side
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dudley! But no joy.
Snitch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dudley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Dudley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Dudley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Snitch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dudley's waist but Dudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snitch off to one side.
Dudley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snitch throws the left hand but Dudley avoids the punch easily.
Snitch fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snitch.
Snitch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dudley sprawls and moves away.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snitch throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snitch.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Snitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudley swivels and escapes.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Dudley finds it's way through Snitch's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
Snitch tries to clinch
and Dudley counters with a left to the body.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dudley winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
A pretty intense looking Damian Dudley took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Jon Snitch was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Tessier (ranked 2496 p4p, 2970 weight class) and Liam James (ranked 327 p4p, 382 weight class). James has chosen Come To Daddy by Aphex Twin as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Tessier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam James!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Tessier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tessier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tessier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tessier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tessier on the side of the head.
Tessier throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tessier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tessier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tessier misses with the combination.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James missing with a left hand there. Tessier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James stuns Tessier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James looks to land a right hand but Tessier moved out of range.
Tessier connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Tessier misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a hook to the side of Tessier's head but Tessier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tessier lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tessier's hands.
James cracks Tessier with a good jab.
Tessier is looking to chop away at James's legs.
Tessier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James 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.
A jab from James misses.
Tessier throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
Tessier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tessier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tessier defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
Tessier appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tessier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tessier throws a leg kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James throws a hook to the side of Tessier's head but Tessier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tessier.
James scores with a nice head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Tessier tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tessier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tessier misses with a takedown attempt
letting James counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for James.
James scores with the left hand. Tessier knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Tessier misses with a leg kick
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James stalks Tessier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tessier's face. Tessier staggers backwards, shaken.
Tessier is rocked!
Good shot there by Tessier.
James lands a head shot.
Oh Tessier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tessier throws a leg kick
and James counters with a huge left! Tessier is in big trouble! He's backing up but James isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tessier from any more damage. A dominating finish by James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
After winning the bout, Liam James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Tomori (ranked 1777 p4p, 1751 weight class) and Godefroy Courtial (ranked 97 p4p, 94 weight class). Hiroki Tomori has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Tomori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Godefroy Courtial!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomori throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
Tomori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Courtial wants to slow Tomori down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial.
Tomori gets a clinch.
Tomori effectively controlling the action here.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Courtial gets through Tomori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Courtial blocks a body shot from Tomori.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Courtial struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomori controls his hands.
Tomori has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Tomori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Courtial avoids it.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Tomori tries a knee to the head but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial wants to break free but Tomori has control.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomori.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tomori lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Tomori controls the action.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Courtial misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomori.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Courtial creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Tomori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial dodges an elbow strike from Tomori.
Tomori breaks the clinch.
Tomori closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomori creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Courtial's defenses.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Tomori throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Courtial lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Courtial on the inside.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial lands a body shot.
Courtial lands a right hand.
Tomori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tomori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Courtial takes a shot to the head.
Tomori has Courtial pressed against the cage.
A short right from Courtial.
Tomori misses with a body punch.
Tomori taking a breather.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Courtial controls his hands.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori lands with a light punch inside.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori prevents a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial takes a shot to the head.
Tomori goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomori misses with an elbow strike.
Courtial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Courtial tries a body shot but Tomori blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Courtial.
Courtial blocks the elbow strike.
Tomori lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Courtial blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Tomori is trying to push Courtial away but Courtial has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomori blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Tomori misses with the head strike.
Tomori creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tomori lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Tomori 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.
Tomori throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tomori moves into the clinch.
Tomori blocking some punches.
Hiroki Tomori has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tomori jumps into guard, dragging Courtial to the mat.
Courtial wants to control from the top but Tomori keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Courtial being controlled here momentarily.
Courtial wants to control from the top but Tomori keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomori wants to stand but Courtial is controlling the position.
My spies in Cope's Gym inform me that Courtial has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Courtial must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tomori managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial stays in close to Tomori's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Courtial swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomori.
Tomori takes the fight into the clinch.
Tomori prevents Courtial from breaking the clinch.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Courtial.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomori lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomori lands a left hand.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomori's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomori missing with knees to the body.
Courtial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Courtial avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Courtial misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tomori.
Courtial blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomori's elbow.
Tomori working hard to break the clinch.
Courtial blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori stalling against the cage.
Courtial's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomori.
Tomori dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomoris head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomori.
Tomori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomori moves into the clinch.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomori.
Tomori misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Tomori controls the action.
Tomori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial wants to break free but Tomori has control.
Courtial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomori's elbow.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tomori blocks a body shot from Courtial.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial avoiding damage as Tomori throws knees to the body.
Tomori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Courtial can do to turn this around?
Tomori is pushing Courtial up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial misses with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial scores with a shoulder strike.
Courtial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tomori.
Tomori trying to land knees to the body.
Tomori pushes Courtial back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomori prevents a body shot from Courtial.
A head punch on the inside from Tomori fails to land.
Tomori lands a nice uppercut.
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Tomori.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Tomori dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tomori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomori takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tomori checks a leg kick.
Tomori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tomori is looking for a takedown.
Courtial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Tomori.
Tomori stalling the fight.
Courtial is trying to break free.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Courtial misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Tomori.
Tomori misses with some punches.
Courtial being controlled against the cage.
Tomori throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial dodges an elbow strike from Tomori.
Tomori breaks from the clinch.
Tomori wants to clinch.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Courtial!
Tomori tries to clinch up.
Tomori closes the distance but Courtial moves to the side
and Courtial counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tomori tries to clinch but Courtial moves away
and Tomori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Courtial throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Godefroy Courtial seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tomori moves in looking to clinch but Courtial pushes him off.
Hiroki Tomori is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomori tries to clinch up.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Courtial counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tomori thinking.
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Tomori has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
A short left from Tomori.
Courtial misses with some punches.
Courtial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Tomori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Courtial misses with a hook. Tomori ducked under it nicely.
Tomori clinches.
Tomori lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tomori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Courtial backwards.
Courtial tries to work over Tomori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Tomori.
Tomori tries to work over Courtial's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tomori cracks Courtial with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Tomori.
It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Tomori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomori changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Courtial fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tomori moves in looking to clinch but Courtial pushes him off.
Tomori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Courtial manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomori tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Courtial counters with a nice body shot.
Tomori gets a clinch.
Tomori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Courtial manages to break the clinch.
Tomori moves out of range as Courtial throws a body kick.
Courtial swings for the body but Tomori moves out of range.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Tomori moves out of range easily.
Tomori has Courtial up against the cage in a clinch.
Courtial is looking to break free of the clinch but Tomori has double underhooks.
Hiroki Tomori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Courtial working hard to break the clinch.
Tomori is looking to break free of the clinch but Courtial has double underhooks.
Tomori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomori digs a right hand underneath Courtial's ribcage. Courtial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Courtial avoids the elbow strike from Tomori, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tomori is leaning against Courtial and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tomori lands a shot to the body.
Courtial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Courtial misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Godefroy Courtial.
I think Tomori has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Tomori!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alan Ragasatria (ranked 2951 p4p, 1039 weight class) and Marcos Budinha (ranked 146 p4p, 59 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Ragasatria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcos Budinha!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragasatria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budinha clinches with his opponent.
Budinha working Ragasatria over with knees to the body.
Ragasatria swings wildly with an uppercut but Budinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budinha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ragasatria's defenses.
 It looks like Alan Ragasatria has been cut.
Budinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Budinha connects with a knee to the head.
Ragasatria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Budinha landing knees to the body.
Budinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ragasatria in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragasatria is breathing heavily.
Budinha scores with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragasatria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Budinha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ragasatria working aggressively here.
Budinha working Ragasatria over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Budinha lands a knee to the body.
Budinha scores a nice knee to the body.
Budinha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Budinha gets underhooks to prevent Ragasatria's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Ragasatria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Budinha.
Ragasatria looking to stall.
Budinha crunches a lovely knee into Ragasatria's ribcage.
We've been hearing reports that Ragasatria has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Budinha.
Budinha scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budinha with a knee to the head.
Budinha connects with a knee to the head.
Budinha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Budinha stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ragasatria.
Budinha lands a knee to the head.
Budinha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ragasatria tries to stall but Budinha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Budinha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Budinha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ragasatria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ragasatria could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ragasatria's face.
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Budinha effectively controlling the action here.
Budinha just leaning against Ragasatria, taking a breather.
Budinha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ragasatria tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Budinha smiles and moves away.
Budinha misses with a head kick.
Marcos Budinha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha closes the distance and clinches.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
Budinha scores with a knee to the head.
Budinha working Ragasatria over with knees to the body.
Budinha lands a knee to the body.
Budinha landing knees to the head.
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Budinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Budinha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Budinha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Budinha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Budinha.
Budinha landing knees to the body.
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budinha has Ragasatria pressed against the cage.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
Alan Ragasatria's cut is getting worse.
Budinha landing knees to the head.
Budinha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ragasatria's face.
Budinha lands a nice knee to the body.
Budinha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ragasatria up against the cage.
Budinha landing knees to the body.
Budinha controlling the action here for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Budinha lands a nice knee to the body.
Budinha with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Budinha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan Ragasatria's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ragasatria takes a kick to the side of the head.
Budinha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budinha lands a big head kick that sends Ragasatria tumbling to the mat! Budinha takes a step backwards and waves Ragasatria back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ragasatria is rocked!
Budinha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh Ragasatria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budinha moves into range and clinches up with Ragasatria.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Budinha.
Budinha jerks Ragasatria's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Ragasatria drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Budinha goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Budinha because Ragasatria was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Marcos Budinha!
Marcos Budinha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 858 p4p, 1521 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 106 p4p, 175 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ivan Volkov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ivan Volkov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Volkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Volkov drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Volkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie jumps guard but Volkov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Gracie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Volkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Volkov wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie pulls Volkov into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Volkov tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Volkov's head but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov is looking to reverse the position.
Volkov regains half guard.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Gracie trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov moves into full guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie 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.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Volkov's ribs.
Volkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie digs a right hand into Volkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Volkov's gas tank.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Volkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Volkov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Volkov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Volkov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mateus Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verneri Ahma (ranked 1026 p4p, 880 weight class) and James Cole (ranked 126 p4p, 100 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Verneri Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahma lands a head kick. Cole smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cole 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.
Ahma is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahma misses with a straight right.
Ahma scores with a nice strike.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole blocks a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Ahma's ribcage. Ahma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma tries a body shot but Cole blocks it.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Cole is leaning against Ahma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cole lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Ahma is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole working aggressively here.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Ahma controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Ahma.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ahma as the two fighters clinch.
Cole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Ahma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Cole.
Ahma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Ahma is rocked!
Good body shot from Cole.
Oh Ahma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole cracks Ahma with a nice body shot.
Ahma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Cole gets through Ahma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Cole scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole blocking some punches.
Cole pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Cole back against the cage.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahma.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ahma wants a takedown.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Cole scores with a shoulder strike.
Cole blocks an uppercut.
Ahma takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole lands a shot to the body.
Cole lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with some punches.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
A short right from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cole.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ahma.
A nice left hand lands by Cole.
A right handed body shot lands from Cole.
Ahma working aggressively here.
Cole lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cole fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahma misses the target.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Ahma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cole.
Ahma fails with the takedown.
Cole throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahma drops his hands momentarily and Cole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cole throws a right hand that Ahma ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahma also avoids with ease.
Ahma throws a push kick but Cole slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole throws a nice looking combination but Ahma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Ahma misses with a hook. Cole ducked under it nicely.
As Ahma backs off Cole throws a huge counter combo but Ahma manages to avoid it all.
Ahma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cole.
Ahma throwing a counter right hand but Cole manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole throws out a powerful jab.
Ahma misses with a body kick.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Cole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahma manages to avoid it.
Cole on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
Ahma lands a jab to Cole's midsection.
Ahma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ahma.
Ahma tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cole was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma misses with a low kick.
Ahma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole misses with a looping left.
Verneri Ahma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Ahma.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma has Cole pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ahma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cole backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma lands with a right to the head.
Cole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Cole tries to work over Ahma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Ahma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Cole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Cole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma lands a shoulder strike.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Ahma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coles head.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cole as the two fighters clinch.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahma scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
James Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Cole.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Cole lands with a left to the head.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
Cole pushes Ahma against the cage. Cole is working some dirty boxing. Cole pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahma goes down! Ahma tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cole moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cole!
James Cole bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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