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SSSD 30: Kirin vs Nwaoge PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Matthews (ranked 3606 p4p, 5712 weight class) and Marco Dasilva (ranked 455 p4p, 568 weight class). Marco Dasilva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Matthews!
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, Marco Dasilva!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dasilva sprawls well initially but Matthews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matthews is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matthews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dasilva sees it coming and defends easily.
Matthews is trying for a kimura here. Dasilva looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Matthews wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Matthews!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uchi Ori (ranked 4133 p4p, 4944 weight class) and Gabriel Lapilus (ranked 383 p4p, 411 weight class). Lapilus has chosen Layer Cake as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uchi Ori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Lapilus!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 It looks like Gabriel Lapilus has been cut.
Lapilus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ori with a hook.
Ori stuns Lapilus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Ori misses.
Uchi Ori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 Lapilus is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Ori. Beautiful body shot.
Lapilus is still on wobbly legs! Can Ori finish him?
Ori finds Lapilus's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lapilus flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ori lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lapilus will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uchi Ori!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hundika Mundika (ranked 5326 p4p, 3907 weight class) and Steven Shewmaker (ranked 536 p4p, 445 weight class). Steven Shewmaker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hundika Mundika!
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, Steven Shewmaker!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mundika enables Shewmaker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mundika manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mundika looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Shewmaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mundika is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shewmaker defends well.
Shewmaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mundika's guard.
Shewmaker is looking for a kimura here.
Shewmaker content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mundika is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Shewmaker!
A relieved looking Steven Shewmaker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konner Mc (ranked 2764 p4p, 4109 weight class) and Donte McKenna (ranked 272 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konner Mc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Donte McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
Mc connects with a body shot that sends McKenna's belly button to the back.
Mc misses with a right hand
and McKenna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mc won't be happy with that.
Mc explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
McKenna clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenna lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McKenna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McKenna is controlling the pace.
Mc tries to kick McKenna off but McKenna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna is controlling the pace.
McKenna is working for a submission of some sort.
McKenna looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McKenna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mc sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is trying to work for a kimura but Mc is defending well.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Mc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is working for a kimura but Mc is defending it quite comfortably.
McKenna stalling.
Mc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKenna on the ground.
Mc is trying to stand up here but McKenna is controlling him well.
McKenna is controlling the pace.
McKenna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKenna wants to take a breather but Mc is having none of it.
McKenna thows a huge punch but Mc dodges it nicely.
Mc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc is trying to keep McKenna in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that McKenna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte McKenna 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenna.
Mc throws the left hand but McKenna avoids the punch easily.
Mc misses with a looping left.
McKenna blocks a head kick by Mc.
And McKenna tries to counter it with a takedown but Mc pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McKenna shoots in but no luck this time.
Mc scores with a hook.
We've been informed that McKenna has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mc.
Mc misses with an uppercut. McKenna saw that one coming.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Konner Mc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte McKenna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc looks to land a combination but McKenna avoids it well.
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKenna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Mc.
Mc scores with a head kick. McKenna tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McKenna dodges the punch combination from Mc.
McKenna is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good standup being displayed there by Mc as he connects with a hook.
McKenna tries to clinch there but Mc circles away.
McKenna avoids the head kick by Mc.
McKenna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McKenna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mc finds it's way round the side to connect with McKenna's head.
Mc throws the left hand but McKenna avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKenna is defended easily by Mc.
Mc throws a combination that misses
and McKenna counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mc is looking to escape.
McKenna trying to control the action but Mc is working from the bottom.
McKenna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mc sees it coming and defends easily.
McKenna wants to pass the guard but Mc is defending well.
McKenna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McKenna maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mc could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but McKenna has cracked it and Mc is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by McKenna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donte McKenna!
Konner Mc spoke after the fight, saying 'You'll do fucking nuttin! I've got your wife in ma DMs'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tolby Tovington (ranked 2677 p4p, 2047 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 358 p4p, 280 weight class). Materlak has chosen Marzenia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tolby Tovington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tovington scores with a hook to the body. Materlak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Materlak's corner calls for a 1-2. Materlak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Materlak instigates a clinch.
Materlak throws a head punch that misses.
Tovington blocking some punches.
Materlak lands a right hand.
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tovington backwards.
Still in the clinch, Materlak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Materlak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tovington backwards.
Tovington is trying to push Materlak away but Materlak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
Materlak swings wildly with an uppercut but Tovington uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike.
Tovington takes a shot to the head.
Tovington blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Materlak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Tovington.
Materlak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Materlak pushes Tovington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materlak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tovington wants to get back to striking at distance but Materlak won't allow it.
Materlak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tovington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Materlak gets through Tovington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tovington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Materlak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Materlak.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Materlak misses with some punches.
Materlak has Tovington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tovington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Materlak lands a right hand.
Materlak tries a body shot but Tovington blocks it.
Materlak throws a punch but it's blocked by Tovington.
Tovington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Materlak fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tovington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Materlak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tovington backwards.
Tovington is pressed up against the cage. Materlak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tovington down to the mat. Tovington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tolby Tovington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materlak.
Tovington throws a series of punches but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tovington throws a good cross that connects.
Tovington misses with a series of wild punches.
Materlak connects with a crisp jab.
Tovington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a low kick, right behind Tovington 's knee.
Tovington with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak cracks Tovington with an open hand slap.
Tovington throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Tovington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tovington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak tests Tovington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tovington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Materlak misses.
Materlak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Materlak working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Materlak.
Materlak pushes Tovington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Materlak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materlak lands a hook that snaps the head of Tovington backwards.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Materlak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Materlak.
Tovington takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak tightens his grip and picks Tovington up, before dumping him to the ground. Tovington manages to land in guard.
Materlak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tovington wants to improve his position but instead Materlak has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Materlak jabs Tovington right on the nose. Tovington blinks but takes it well.
Tovington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
Materlak lands a right hook to the body.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Tovington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
 Tovington is rocked!
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Materlak instigates a clinch.
Oh Tovington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Materlak lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tovington! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Materlak is unloading with more strikes now! Tovington drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak is the new welterweight champion!
Michal Materlak decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karlssen Paulssen (ranked 2596 p4p, 2913 weight class) and Smashy Cartwright (ranked 326 p4p, 365 weight class). Cartwright has chosen The Hammer as his entrance music. Karlssen Paulssen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Smashy Cartwright's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karlssen Paulssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulssen looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Paulssen back into the cage.
Cartwright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cartwright stalling against the cage.
Cartwright using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paulssen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paulssen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paulssen tries to pull guard but Cartwright won't allow it.
Cartwright pulls Paulssen into guard.
Paulssen throws a strike but Cartwright rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cartwright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright wants to get up but he can't break Paulssen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paulssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulssen is on top in guard.
Cartwright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paulssen is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Paulssen tries to pass.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Paulssen from controlling successfully.
Paulssen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paulssen postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Paulssen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paulssen won't allow Cartwright to get back to his feet.
Paulssen trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Paulssen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paulssen.
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Paulssen in a clinch.
Cartwright turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cartwright manages to end up in side control.
Paulssen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cartwright tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulssen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartwright working away.
Paulssen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright landing a few strikes.
Cartwright is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Paulssen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Paulssen is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cartwright working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulssen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Paulssen is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright is chipping away with strikes.
Cartwright working the head with strikes.
Cartwright connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Paulssen some visible discomfort.
Paulssen tries to improve position but can't.
Paulssen gets back to half guard.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulssen tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Paulssen is pressing down on Cartwright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cartwright postures up and lands a big shot to Paulssen's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulssen. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paulssen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright rushes Paulssen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Cartwright.
Paulssen is trying to pull guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartwright is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Paulssen can't fight it off and eventually Cartwright manages to take the fight to the floor. Paulssen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulssen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Paulssen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright works over Paulssen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright wants to control from the top but Paulssen keeps moving.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright works over Paulssen with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Paulssen is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smashy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cartwright scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paulssen is adopting a defensive guard.
Cartwright is in close to Paulssen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paulssen is rocked!
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Paulssen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright loads up on a big left hand. Paulssen felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cartwright looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Paulssen can't hide his disappointment, as Cartwright celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smashy Cartwright!
Our winner, Smashy Cartwright, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Endrju Golara (ranked 2335 p4p, 2198 weight class) and James Fury (ranked 287 p4p, 270 weight class). Golara comes to the cage accompanied by MAKE ME STRONGER. Fury has chosen Astronaut in the ocean as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Endrju Golara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Fury!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Golara tries to avoid it but Fury manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Golara to the ground. Golara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fury swings widly with a right hand
and Golara counters with a two punch combo.
Fury misses with a body punch
and Golara counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Some wild striking there from Golara.
Fury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt - Golara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Golara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Endrju Golara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Golara throws a shot to the body.
Fury looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Golara scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Golara as Fury tries to tie him up.
Golara slowing the pace effectively.
Golara effectively controlling the action here.
Golara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Golara is working Fury over against the cage.
Golara stalling.
Golara lands a shot to the body.
Golara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fury's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Golara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Golara is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Furys head.
Golara stalling.
Golara stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Golara gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Golara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Golara.
Golara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golara misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Golara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Golara scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Golara tries a body shot but Fury blocks it.
Golara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Golara lands a shoulder strike.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Golara has the dominant position.
Fury is trying to force a seperation but Golara has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golara.
Golara lands an uppercut.
Golara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golara lands a nice shot to the body.
Golara lands a body shot.
Golara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fury wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Golara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golara lands with a light punch inside.
Golara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Golara.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Golara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Golara is controlling him.
Golara lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Golara.
A nice right hand lands inside from Golara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Endrju Golara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Golara lands with a nice body punch.
Golara cracks a nice hook into Fury's ribs.
Golara connects with a superb combination that knocks Fury out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Golara before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Fury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Endrju Golara!
Endrju Golara took some time post fight to say the following; 'EZ'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Luciano (ranked 1888 p4p, 2019 weight class) and Greg Dansworth (ranked 261 p4p, 277 weight class). Greg Dansworth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dansworth!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dansworth misses with a hook
and Luciano counters with a crisp one two that drops Dansworth! Luciano thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dansworth to his feet! Dansworth is in big trouble!
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano with the inside leg kick.
Dansworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano thows a body kick. Dansworth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dansworth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luciano.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Greg Dansworth has been cut.
Luciano feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Dansworth collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Catchy Cartwright (ranked 1531 p4p, 2790 weight class) and AU ST (ranked 164 p4p, 275 weight class). Cartwright comes into the arena with Spiders blaring out of the sound system. Catchy Cartwright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AU ST's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Catchy Cartwright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AU ST!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ST takes the fight into the clinch.
Cartwright gets through ST's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
ST pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but ST postures up.
Cartwright has his hands on ST's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing ST from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ST postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright trying to control the position.
ST wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
ST with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing ST from controlling successfully.
ST stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but ST is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ST.
We've been hearing reports that Cartwright has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
ST dives in for a single leg takedown but Cartwright sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cartwright wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
ST tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ST is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cartwright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AU ST.
ST misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ST changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright regains half guard.
Cartwright is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by ST.
ST looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
ST stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
ST looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
ST really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cartwright trying to hold on to ST's head to control him but ST postures up.
ST is trying to work for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
ST is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ST prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
ST fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
ST shoots in and drives through. Cartwright sprawls well.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ST misses with a takedown
and ST takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AU ST.
ST fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST misses with a double jab.
Cartwright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by ST. ST maintains the clinch.
ST throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cartwright blocks it with crossed arms.
ST is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ST jumps guard but Cartwright turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Cartwright fails to pull guard.
ST prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but ST is defending well.
Cartwright is fighting off a takedown attempt but ST is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cartwright to the mat. Cartwright regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cartwright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. ST manages to get himself to full guard.
ST tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ST is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cartwright landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a couple of elbows.
ST is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
ST throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ST is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright pushes down on ST's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright seems to be working for a kimura but ST defends the submission attempt.
ST is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartwright.
ST is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
ST trying to get back to full guard but Cartwright takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cartwright swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and ST is now in Cartwright's guard. A big mistake from Cartwright there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but ST postures up.
ST preventing the sweep.
ST looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ST can do anything to dispel that myth.
ST wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Catchy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ST tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
ST doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
ST drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
ST working away.
Cartwright is trying to improve his position.
ST working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright is looking to regain half guard here but ST keeps moving and retains side control.
Cartwright manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright blocking the ground and pound attempt from ST.
ST prevents Cartwright from standing back up.
ST throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position.
ST is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cartwright is just riding it out for now. ST eventually gives up the hold.
ST slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two 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.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright has a hand on ST's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. ST takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cartwright working to try and regain half guard.
ST tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
ST misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright working to try and regain half guard.
ST working for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright is in no mood to give up.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but ST has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cartwright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Catchy Cartwright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ST with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright has ST pulled in close to control his posture.
ST missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ST scoring with some ground and pound.
ST wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but ST can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. ST gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ST drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cartwright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cartwright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cartwright!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Catchy Cartwright did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ST takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ST will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ST tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ST looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
ST wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright drops down looking for a counter takedown but ST sprawls and moves away.
ST rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cartwright is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cartwright misses with an elbow strike.
ST successfully pulls guard.
ST is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright works over ST with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but ST is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ST is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ST looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cartwright passes into half guard.
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of ST's head.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but ST is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright is working for a submission of some sort.
Cartwright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ST trying to control from the bottom.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but ST is working away.
ST trying to hold on to Cartwright's head to control him but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
ST trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
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. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to ST's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ST defends it well.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ST is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through ST's hands, connecting with ST's forehead.
ST is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
ST wants to get back to his feet.
ST looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ST is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cartwright maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! ST could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cartwright has cracked it and ST is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Catchy Cartwright!
Catchy Cartwright is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Catchy Cartwright 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 646 p4p, 1492 weight class) and Medzavi Nwaoge (ranked 93 p4p, 193 weight class). Nwaoge has chosen Buganda Music Ensemble - Mulirwana as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Medzavi Nwaoge!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nwaoge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirin.
Kirin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kirin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nwaoge was well out of range. Poor timing from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Kirin misses.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Nwaoge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.
Nwaoge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nwaoge slips under a jab.
Nwaoge clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwaoge lands with a left to the head.
 It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Nwaoge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kirin smiles and moves away.
Nwaoge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kirin throws a shot from downtown. Nwaoge moves away and avoids it.
Nwaoge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kirin.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Nwaoge.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Kirin looks to land a right hand but Nwaoge moved out of range.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirin missing with a left hand there. Nwaoge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kirin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but Kirin is having none of it.
Kirin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin throws a combination. Nwaoge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirin misses with the combination.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nwaoge moves out of range of the strikes.
Nwaoge avoids the body shot from Kirin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirin cracks a nice hook into Nwaoge's ribs.
Kirin cracks Nwaoge with a good jab.
Kokkoro Kirin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Nwaoge.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kirin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nwaoge circles away quickly and effectively.
Nwaoge wants to counter the offense by Kirin and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nwaoge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nwaoge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nwaoge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kirin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nwaoge tries to clinch up.
Nwaoge wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin throws a body punch but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch.
Kirin keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kirin swinging wildly here.
Nwaoge slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Nwaoge's head but Nwaoge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nwaoge moves away.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Nwaoge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirin throws a body punch but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nwaoge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nwaoge wants to counter the offense by Kirin and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kirin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirin.
Nwaoge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirin throws out the jab.
Kirin throws out a loose jab but Nwaoge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kirin misses.
Kirin lands a slapping body shot.
Kirin takes a swing at Nwaoge's ribcage but misses.
Kirin takes a swing at Nwaoge's ribcage but misses.
Nwaoge wants to counter with a clinch but Kirin pushes him away.
Kokkoro Kirin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nwaoge slips a straight right by Kirin.
Nwaoge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nwaoge can do to turn this around?
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nwaoge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nwaoge working aggressively here.
Nwaoge can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kirin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nwaoge can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nwaoge slips under a jab from Kirin.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nwaoge moves away.
Nwaoge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirin, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nwaoge's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin working hard to break the clinch.
Nwaoge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Kirin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nwaoge tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Nwaoge back against the cage.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Nwaoge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kirin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nwaoge prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Nwaoge lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge jumps guard but Kirin stands there with Nwaoge around his waist. Nwaoge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nwaoge has a couple of punches blocked by Kirin.
Medzavi Nwaoge seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirin avoids a wild elbow strike from Nwaoge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kokkoro Kirin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nwaoge is looking to clinch but Kirin is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Nwaoge misses its intended target.
Nwaoge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kirin finds it's way round the side to connect with Nwaoge's head.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Good exchange - Kirin coming out on top.
Nwaoge tries to clinch there but Kirin circles away.
Kirin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nwaoge closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirin's elbow.
Nwaoge cracks Kirin with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nwaoge misses with some punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nwaoge is looking to control Kirin's arms but Kirin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nwaoge has his back to the cage.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Kirin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nwaoge misses with a punch to the body.
Nwaoge pushes Kirin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nwaoge fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nwaoge throws an elbow but misses.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge is trying to pull guard but Kirin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nwaoge fails to land.
Nwaoge works on Kirin's body with a couple of short punches.
Nwaoge has Kirin pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kirin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
Kirin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nwaoge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kirin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Nwaoge wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwaoge avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Jab, jab by Kirin - just one landing.
Kirin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nwaoge.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Nwaoge wants to counter with a clinch but Kirin pushes him away.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nwaoge lands a right hook to the body.
Nwaoge dodges the punch combination from Kirin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin throws a hook but Nwaoge blocks it.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirin swings for the body but Nwaoge moves out of range.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Nwaoge.
Kirin breaks the clinch.
Nwaoge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kirin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nwaoge rushes Kirin and presses him up against the cage.
Nwaoge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kokkoro Kirin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kirin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirin misses the target.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nwaoge slips a jab and a cross from Kirin.
Nice uppercut there from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nwaoge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nwaoge moves into the clinch.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin blocks an elbow strike from Nwaoge.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kirin is trying to push Nwaoge away but Nwaoge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nwaoge misses with the head strike.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nwaoge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nwaoge.
Kirin prevents a body shot from Nwaoge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwaoge is stalling here.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nwaoge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Nwaoge slips a jab from Kirin.
Kirin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirin sets himself, and Nwaoge steps forward looking for the clinch! Kirin avoids it this time.
Kirin throws an overhand right that lands on Nwaoge's shoulder, as Nwaoge tries to avoid the shot.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nwaoge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kirin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwaoge wants to clinch up but Kirin keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Kirin lands.
Nwaoge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kirin lands a nice hook to Nwaoge's body. Nwaoge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nwaoge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirin throws the left hand but Nwaoge avoids the punch easily.
Kirin throws a big shot that misses.
Nwaoge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirin, pushing him back against the cage.
Nwaoge prevents Kirin from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nwaoge misses with some punches.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Nwaoge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Kirin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nwaoge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nwaoge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kirin is trying to break free.
Nwaoge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nwaoge, up you get!
Nwaoge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nwaoge rushes Kirin and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kokkoro Kirin had his way with Medzavi Nwaoge in that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kirin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kirin throws a sloppy body shot
and Nwaoge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nwaoge.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin wants to break free but Nwaoge has control.
Kirin manages to break the clinch.
Kirin throws a right and a left that Nwaoge avoids nicely.
Nwaoge tries to counter with a clinch but Kirin shakes him off and moves away.
Kirin throws a series of punches but Nwaoge avoids them all with ease.
Kirin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirin throws a jab when Nwaoge was well out of range.
Nwaoge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kirin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nwaoge manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirin jabs Nwaoge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kirin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kirin digs a good body shot into Nwaoge's ribs.
Nwaoge ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kirin misses with a double jab.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kirin misses with an uppercut.
Kirin misses with a body shot.
Nwaoge with the counter takedown but Kirin avoids it easily.
Nwaoge moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Nwaoge throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kokkoro Kirin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nwaoge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kirin avoids a wild elbow strike from Nwaoge.
Kirin tries to break free but Nwaoge pushes him back against the cage.
Nwaoge lands a hook that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Nwaoge can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
Nwaoge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nwaoge is trying to maintain a safe position but Kirin gets an underhook and turns Nwaoge into the cage.
Nwaoge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but Kirin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nwaoge tries to pull guard but Kirin holds him up against the cage and eventually Nwaoge drops back down to his feet.
Kokkoro Kirin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Medzavi Nwaoge.
Nwaoge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nwaoge is trying to pull guard but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Nwaoge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Kirin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nwaoge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kirin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirin blocks a body shot from Nwaoge.
Nwaoge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Nwaoge tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Nwaoge back against the cage.
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.
Nwaoge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nwaoge tries a body shot but Kirin blocks it.
Nwaoge throws a head punch that misses.
Nwaoge struggles to land a body shot inside as Kirin controls his hands.
Medzavi Nwaoge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nwaoge scores with a shot to the side of Kirin's head.
Nwaoge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirin.
Nwaoge tries to work over Kirin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nwaoge looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirin lands with a right to the head.
Nwaoge throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Medzavi Nwaoge.
I think Kirin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin retains his heavyweight title!
Kokkoro Kirin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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