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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Robinson (ranked 5030 p4p, 4725 weight class) and Barneldo Zoidozinho (ranked 165 p4p, 162 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, DeShawn Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barneldo Zoidozinho!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Zoidozinho throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoidozinho misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zoidozinho.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zoidozinho throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson cracks Zoidozinho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Zoidozinho.
An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson.
Nice defenses there by Zoidozinho.
Robinson connects with a looping right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Robinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drax Bautista (ranked 4470 p4p, 5812 weight class) and Peter Kowalski (ranked 440 p4p, 529 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drax Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bautista keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Bautista misses its target.
Kowalski takes a swing at Bautista's ribcage but misses.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Bautista circles away easily
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Bautista.
Bautista thuds his right hand into Kowalski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kowalski should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bautista connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bautista definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalski just misses with a punch to the body.
Bautista scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kowalski there as he acknowledges the shot.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kowalski has eaten all the pies!
Kowalski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bautista.
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kowalski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bautista is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Bautista sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bautista finds it's target.
A leg kick checked by Bautista.
Bautista slaps away a takedown attempt from Kowalski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drax Bautista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kowalski thows a huge punch but Bautista dodges it nicely.
Kowalski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bautista's head.
Kowalski trying to mount his opponent but Bautista defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski seems to be working for a kimura but Bautista defends the submission attempt.
Kowalski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski controlling the action here.
Kowalski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kowalski is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista trying to control from the bottom.
Kowalski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bautista defending well though.
Kowalski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bautista knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalski on the ground.
Kowalski passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kowalski looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kowalski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bautista holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kowalski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kowalski lands a couple of good shots and Bautista has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski controlling the position well here. Bautista rolled but Kowalski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kowalski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kowalski throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Bautista staying busy and making it hard for Kowalski to control.
Kowalski is trying to control but Bautista is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Kowalski controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Drax Bautista will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kowalski throws a head kick but Bautista moves out of range.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Bautista circles away easily
and Bautista makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bautista enables Kowalski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bautista manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kowalski tries to free his leg and advance position but Bautista is retaining full guard.
Kowalski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bautista is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kowalski, into his guard.
Kowalski has a closed guard, preventing Bautista from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
Kowalski is pulling down on Bautista's head. It's preventing any offense from Bautista, at least for the moment.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Peter Kowalski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kowalski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Bautista slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bautista will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kowalski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bautista defends it easily.
Bautista avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bautista controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kowalski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kowalski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kowalski throws a body shot but no joy.
Bautista punishes Kowalski's body with a nice straight punch.
Kowalski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bautista lands a nice shot that snaps Kowalski's head back.
A low kick from Kowalski misses
and Bautista counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bautista. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalski shoots in but Bautista avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drax Bautista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista leaves Kowalski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kowalski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Bautista's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalski under the eye.
Kowalski throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Bautista lands an overhand right.
 Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski slips a straight right by Bautista.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bautista connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bautista, as that shot connected.
Kowalski with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Bautista to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drax Bautista dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kowalski throws a head kick that misses
and Bautista counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Bautista lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bautista finish him?
Kowalski looks for a takedown but Bautista sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Kowalski seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalski misses with a body shot
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalski throws a head kick that misses
and Bautista counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kowalski! Bautista lets Kowalski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski slips a straight right by Bautista.
Drax Bautista is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalski has his takedown stuffed
and Bautista counters with a huge left! Kowalski is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bautista isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kowalski from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bautista!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drax Bautista!
After the fight, Drax Bautista was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cosce (ranked 5114 p4p, 4665 weight class) and Gretchen Alexander (ranked 586 p4p, 553 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cosce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gretchen Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander looks to throw the jab but Cosce is out of range.
Cosce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alexander.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cosce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cosce wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Cosce scores with a one two! Alexander had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Gretchen Alexander has been cut.
Cosce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alexander to the ground. Cosce is now in Alexander's guard.
Alexander trying to control the position.
Alexander lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alexander works over Cosce with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Alexander slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexander looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Cosce's temple.
Alexander lands strikes from half guard.
Cosce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexander on the ground.
Cosce is looking for a sweep. Alexander is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alexander is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosce is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cosce is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexander wants to free his trapped foot but Cosce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Alexander.
Cosce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cosce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
Alexander working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander thows a huge punch but Cosce dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander lands a nice short elbow.
 Cosce is rocked!
Alexander is trying for a kimura here. Cosce looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Alexander wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gretchen Alexander!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isak Hardrada (ranked 5722 p4p, 4611 weight class) and Torn Brot (ranked 540 p4p, 472 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isak Hardrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torn Brot!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brot in particular looking to stall.
Brot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardrada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardrada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brot on the ground.
Brot thows a huge punch but Hardrada dodges it nicely.
Brot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brot is pressing down on Hardrada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardrada is holding on for now.
Brot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brot controlling the action here.
Brot uses his free foot to push down on Hardrada's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hardrada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brot has isolated one of Hardrada's arms. Hardrada looking to fight him off but Brot twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torn Brot!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaspar Kallaste (ranked 4906 p4p, 5774 weight class) and Devin Russell (ranked 225 p4p, 244 weight class). Kaspar Kallaste could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Devin Russell's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Kallaste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Russell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallaste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kallaste bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kallaste jabs Russell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallaste was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Kallaste fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kallaste paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Russell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kallaste, pushing him back against the cage.
Kallaste is trying to break free.
Russell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russell tries a knee to the head but Kallaste blocks it.
Russell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell keeps control of Kallaste as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is working Kallaste over against the cage.
Kallaste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Russell throws a punch but it's blocked by Kallaste.
Kallaste throws a head punch that misses.
Russell has Kallaste pressed against the cage.
Russell manages to break the clinch.
Kallaste sizes up Russell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Russell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallaste lands with a straight right. Russell didn't see that one coming.
Kallaste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kallaste misses with a hook. Russell ducked under it nicely.
Kaspar Kallaste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kallaste lands with a shot to the body.
Russell throws a lazy right hand but Kallaste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallaste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Kallaste lands a jab to the head.
Russell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Russell takes a swing at Kallaste's ribcage but misses.
Russell takes a swing at Kallaste's ribcage but misses.
Russell rushes Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kallaste is trying to break the clinch but Russell is controlling him.
Russell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kallaste is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kallaste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kaspar Kallaste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell looks for a takedown but Kallaste sprawls well.
Kallaste throws a shot from downtown. Russell moves away and avoids it.
Russell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kallaste.
Kallaste is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kallaste connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Russell's hands.
Kallaste scores with a nice strike.
Kallaste misses with a hook.
Russell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kallaste lands with an overhand left.
Russell throws a head kick but Kallaste moves out of range.
Kallaste avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell has Kallaste up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell drags the fight down to the ground.
Russell is working an open guard so Kallaste takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Russell slips a jab from Kallaste.
Kallaste works the jab nicely.
Kallaste avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Russell doesn't manage to clinch there - Kallaste circles away.
Kallaste thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kallaste as he connects with a hook.
Russell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Kallaste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Russell misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspar Kallaste dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Kallaste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Russell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Russell throws a series of punches but Kallaste avoids them all with ease.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallaste swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kallaste jabs Russell right on the nose. Russell blinks but takes it well.
Kallaste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell wants to clinch up but Kallaste keeps it at a distance.
Kallaste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Russell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kallaste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russell drives through and clinches with Kallaste against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kallaste or not.
Russell prevents Kallaste from breaking the clinch.
Russell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallaste just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Russell breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russell. Kallaste does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Kallaste lands a lovely overhand right.
Kallaste works over Russell's head and body with a nice combination.
Russell closes the distance and pushes Kallaste back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants a takedown.
Russell leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Kallaste is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Kallaste's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Russell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kallaste fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kaspar Kallaste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Russell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallaste lands with a nice combination. Russell backs away looking to recover.
Kallaste misses with a body shot.
Russell unleashes a big counter combination but Kallaste bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kallaste moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallaste lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Kallaste.
Russell misses with the combination.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Russell closes the distance but Kallaste moves to the side
enabling Kallaste to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallaste wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russell darts in and clinches Kallaste up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell breaks the clinch.
Kallaste lands a head shot.
Russell clinches up with Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage.
Russell has Kallaste pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kallaste manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Russell - that landed with a thud.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspar Kallaste dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Russell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kallaste manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kallaste rather than just go for the knockout.
Russell wants to clinch.
Russell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Russell rushes Kallaste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kallaste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallaste decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Russell looks to land a combination but Kallaste avoids it well.
Kallaste cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Russell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kallaste.
The fighters circling - Kallaste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is looking to clinch.
Kallaste throwing a counter right hand but Russell manages to avoid it.
Kallaste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Russell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kallaste swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kallaste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Russell scrambles back to his feet.
Kallaste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Russell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kallaste lands a right hook to the body.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kallaste throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
Kallaste connects with a body shot that sends Russell's belly button to the back.
Kallaste lands a nice hook to Russell's body. Russell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallaste wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Russell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kallaste misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell trying to land knees to the body.
Russell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kallaste avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Russell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Russell decides to pull guard.
Russell wants to stand but Kallaste is controlling the position.
Russell wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kallaste decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russell, up you get!
Kallaste cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Kallaste gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage.
Kallaste throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Russell is rocked!
Russell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kallaste but Kallaste pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaspar Kallaste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Russell.
Russell wants to clinch but Kallaste slips to the side
and Kallaste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russell is still on wobbly legs! Can Kallaste finish him?
Russell looks to land a combination but Kallaste avoids it well.
Devin Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kallaste avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallaste misses the target.
Russell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kallaste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russell seems to have recovered his senses.
Devin Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kallaste lands a lovely overhand right.
and Kallaste counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Russell! He's just covering up as Kallaste starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspar Kallaste!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kaspar Kallaste waved his t-shirt featuring Falcon Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huber Schlesien (ranked 4643 p4p, 4626 weight class) and Felix Suarez (ranked 460 p4p, 457 weight class). Huber Schlesien has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huber Schlesien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schlesien's waist but Schlesien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suarez.
Schlesien is looking for a sweep.
Schlesien manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suarez's best efforts.
Schlesien is trying to control Suarez's posture. Suarez takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Schlesien! Suarez is rotating here... this could be the end... Schlesien is out! Suarez has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Felix Suarez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omer Demirci (ranked 4724 p4p, 4533 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 558 p4p, 540 weight class). Omer Demirci has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Demirci enables Widenose to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Demirci manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Demirci seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Demirci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Demirci working for a triangle but Widenose defends it easily.
Demirci working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Widenose has passed into half guard!
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Widenose stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci is trying to maintain the position but Widenose is very close to passing his half guard.
Demirci is pressing down on Widenose's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Demirci has his foot on Widenose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widenose works his way back into a safe position though.
Widenose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widenose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Demirci is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Demirci keeps moving.
Widenose really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Demirci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widenose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Demirci has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widenose has managed to get both his arms back between Demirci's legs - danger averted.
Demirci looking for subs off his back but Widenose has passed one foot through into half guard.
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Widenose pulls his head out easily.
Widenose is controlling the pace.
Widenose trying to mount his opponent but Demirci defends it.
Demirci wants to control but Widenose is keeping busy.
Demirci looking for subs from the bottom but Widenose mounts him!
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.
Demirci has given up his back here.
Demirci tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Demirci is squirming around, avoiding Widenose's attempts to control the action.
Demirci is trying to escape the mount.
Demirci tries to improve his position but Widenose has taken his back! Widenose has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Demirci tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Widenose pushes Demirci away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bofur Widenose!
Our winner, Bofur Widenose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BIshop Bonesteel (ranked 4353 p4p, 4386 weight class) and Aung Siang (ranked 444 p4p, 449 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BIshop Bonesteel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aung Siang!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonesteel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bonesteel throws a lazy right hand but Siang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonesteel lands a really nice looking cross but Siang seems unphased.
Bonesteel gets caught flat footed, as Siang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bonesteel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siang defends it easily.
Bonesteel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siang defends well.
Bonesteel controls Siang momentarily but Siang frees himself.
Siang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Siang is sitting in close to Bonesteel's body. Bonesteel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Siang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Siang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bonesteel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reepo (ranked 4662 p4p, 4642 weight class) and Akio Kurosaki (ranked 217 p4p, 216 weight class). Reepo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Going Down. 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Reepo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akio Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reepo swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki with the counter takedown but Reepo avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Reepo.
It looks like Akio Kurosaki has been cut.
Reepo lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reepo lands a lovely overhand right.
Reepo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurosaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kurosaki is rocked!
Reepo throws a hook but Kurosaki avoids it easily.
Kurosaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kurosaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Reepo finish him?
Reepo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurosaki moves away.
Kurosaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Reepo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurosaki should have avoided that one.
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Reepo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Reepo.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
And Kurosaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Reepo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reepo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Reepo.
Reepo lands with a nice body punch.
Jay Reepo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reepo thuds a left hand into Kurosaki's body.
Reepo connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reepo throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
A big right from Reepo misses.
A jab from Reepo misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo throws a shot from downtown. Kurosaki moves away and avoids it.
Reepo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kurosaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reepo.
Kurosaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Reepo.
Reepo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reepo defends it well.
Kurosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Kurosaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reepo misses with a straight left.
Reepo throws a right hand that misses
and Kurosaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reepo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo stops Kurosaki from passing to mount.
Reepo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurosaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kurosaki has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reepo!
Reepo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries to control but Reepo wriggling away.
Kurosaki fails to move to back control.
Reepo is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurosaki has a good base and remains in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reepo throws out the jab.
And Kurosaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Reepo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Reepo throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki staying out of range there.
Kurosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurosaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reepo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reepo can't find room to land a body shot as Kurosaki controls the action.
Reepo has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fails to pull guard.
Reepo blocks an elbow strike from Kurosaki.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki decides to pull guard.
Reepo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kurosaki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kurosaki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kurosaki!
Kurosaki trying to control the action but Reepo is working from the bottom.
Reepo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kurosaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is trying to work for a sweep but Kurosaki has mounted him!
Kurosaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reepo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reepo!
Reepo pushes down on Kurosaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reepo trying to control the action but Kurosaki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is really struggling to control Kurosaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reepo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reepo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosaki can do to turn this around?
Kurosaki is trying to escape the mount.
Kurosaki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kurosaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki holds on to Reepo as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Reepo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kurosaki is squirming around, avoiding Reepo's attempts to control the action.
Reepo controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reepo wants to control the pace but Kurosaki is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reepo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Akio Kurosaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Reepo.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki with the counter takedown but Reepo avoids it easily.
Reepo looks to throw the jab but Kurosaki is out of range.
Kurosaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reepo defends it well.
Kurosaki defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
Kurosaki slips under a jab.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo throws a jab when Kurosaki was well out of range.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reepo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki with the counter takedown but Reepo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo lands a nice shot that snaps Kurosaki's head back.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki with the counter takedown but Reepo avoids it easily.
Kurosaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reepo swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
And Kurosaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Reepo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Kurosaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Kurosaki feints the counter takedown.
Reepo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kurosaki moves away from the strike by Reepo.
Reepo gets a clinch.
Reepo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki wants the takedown. Reepo is fighting it off but Kurosaki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reepo's guard against the cage.
Reepo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki advances to half guard.
Reepo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reepo tries to get out of the position.
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurosaki pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki trying to pass the guard but Reepo defending well.
Reepo trying to hold on to Kurosaki's head to control him but Kurosaki postures up.
Reepo gets back to full guard.
Kurosaki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reepo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurosaki's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reepo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kurosaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reepo, into his guard.
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurosaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurosaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kurosaki passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reepo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reepo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reepo!
An out of breath Jay Reepo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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