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SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 2204 p4p, 1766 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 308 p4p, 243 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gerber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
Gerber has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gerber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence throws a sloppy body shot
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gerber in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Gerber misses.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Gerber avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Lawrence.
Lawrence decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gerber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerber is controlling Lawrence's trapped leg to prevent Lawrence from advancing to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gerber is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gerber doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Gerber dodges it nicely.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gerber defends it well.
Gerber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawrence.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Gerber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawrence is trying to control. Gerber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gerber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence stalling away here and it's allowed Gerber to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence distracts Gerber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gerber moves out of range of the body kick.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Gerber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerber throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Gerber misses the target.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Gerber takes one to the side of the head.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawrence's sensitive parts.
Lawrence closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence misses with a kick to the body.
Gerber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gerber misses the body punch
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber is looking to counter punch.
Gerber feints a jab promting Lawrence to slip. Gerber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lawrence slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Gerber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gerber.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerber leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Lawrence throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Gerber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Gerber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Gerber misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gerber.
That has opened up Malachi Lawrence's cut even more.
Gerber lands a big head kick that sends Lawrence tumbling to the mat! Gerber takes a step backwards and waves Lawrence back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lawrence closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gerber's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Lawrence throwing strikes but missing.
Gerber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Gerber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerber controls the pace.
Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but Gerber defends easily.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gerber is one step ahead there.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence pulls Gerber in close to his closed guard and prevents Gerber from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gerber gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber thows a leg kick but Lawrence checks it
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Gerber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gerber counters with a stiff right hand.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Gerber saw that one coming.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Gerber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gerber.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
A low kick from Gerber is predictable there
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Gerber backs away looking to recover.
Gerber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gerber counters with a body kick that stops Lawrence in his tracks momentarily.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the body from Lawrence misses
and Gerber counters with a head kick. That will keep Lawrence thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The cut above Malachi Lawrence's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gerber counters with a nice uppercut.
Malachi Lawrence's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerber lands a nice looking body kick.
Lawrence takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Gerber avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Gerber throws a leg kick but Lawrence sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerber throws a wild body kick that Lawrence sees coming a mile off.
Gerber misses with a series of wild punches.
Gerber lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gerber moves away.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Gerber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Gerber was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Gerber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gerber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Gerber moves out of range.
Gerber lands with an overhand left.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Malachi Lawrence's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Romulus Gerber!
During a confident post fight interview, Romulus Gerber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Titor (ranked 1044 p4p, 1835 weight class) and Jerome Winn (ranked 160 p4p, 254 weight class). Titor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, John Titor-Going To Space. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Titor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Winn!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winn shoots in for a double leg but Titor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Titor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Winn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titor.
Titor wants to take a breather but Winn is having none of it.
Winn wants to improve his position but Titor is controlling well.
Titor is keen to just control but Winn is a slippery customer.
Titor throwing shots but Winn is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn is trying to get back to full guard.
Winn is trying to maintain the position but Titor is very close to passing his half guard.
Titor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winn defending well though.
Titor wants to take a breather but Winn is having none of it.
Titor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Titor prevents Winn from improving his position.
Winn is controlling Titor's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Winn is not content to let Titor control the position.
Titor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Titor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Winn trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Titor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Titor does no damage.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winn lands a nice looking body shot.
Winn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Titor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winn somewhat.
Titor misses with a hook.
Titor swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
Titor lands with a cross.
Titor tries to move into range but Winn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Titor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Titor at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winn lands a head shot.
Titor scores with a sloppy right hand. Winn should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Winn misses its intended target.
Winn tries to clinch there but Titor circles away.
Titor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winn tries to bum rush Titor with a series of wild strikes but Titor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winn throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winn throws a nice looking combination but Titor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Winn throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Titor.
Titor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Winn.
John Titor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Winn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Winn misses with a looping left.
Titor lunges at Winn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winn's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
Titor dodges the punch combination from Winn.
Winn tries for a takedown but Titor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winn swings widly with a right hand
and Titor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winn misses with a straight right.
Titor shoots in for a takedown but Winn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winn misses with a body punch
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Winn cracks Titor with a good jab.
Winn tries to clinch but Titor moves away
letting Titor counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Titor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winn scores with a jab.
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Winn scores with a jab to the head.
Titor lands a slapping body shot.
Winn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winn misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Titor misses.
Winn throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Titor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winn.
Winn lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Titor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Titor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Titor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winn is looking for the big counter here.
Titor scores with a sloppy right hand. Winn should have avoided that one.
Winn throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Jerome Winn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winn throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Titor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Titor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winn on the side of the head.
Winn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winn.
Winn misses with a body shot.
Winn looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Jerome Winn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Titor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Winn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Titor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Winn scrambles back to his feet.
Titor misses with the combination.
Winn looks to land a combination but Titor avoids it well.
Titor throws a head kick that misses.
Titor throws a good cross that connects.
Titor connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Winn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winn staying out of range there.
Titor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Titor.
Winn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
Titor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Titor.
Titor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Titor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Winn slips a jab from Titor.
Winn slips under a jab from Titor.
Titor lands a nice shot that snaps Winn's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titor dips to his left and cracks Winn with an uppercut!
A combination from Winn does no damage.
Titor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Winn missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Titor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winn is able to avoid easily.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Winn.
Titor blocks a jab.
Titor is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Winn misses.
Titor misses with a hook.
Titor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Winn connects with the punch.
Winn throws a body shot but no joy.
Winn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winn misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Winn. Those never looked like landing.
Titor with a hook.
Winn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Winn misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Titor.
Winn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Titor takes a swing at Winn's ribcage but misses.
Winn with a jab.
Winn misses with an uppercut.
Winn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Titor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Winn is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winn is trying to control but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Titor.
Winn gets full guard.
Titor preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Titor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Titor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Winn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titor can pounce on him.
Winn scores with a hook to the body. Titor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick by Titor misses
and Winn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Winn throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Titor swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Winn.
Titor swings for the body but Winn moves out of range.
Winn moves away from the strike by Titor.
Titor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winn shoots and misses
and Titor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Titor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Winn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winn lands an overhand right.
Titor feints and as Winn raises his hands in defense, Titor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titor stopping the sweep attempt from Winn.
Winn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Titor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Titor 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.
Winn wants to sweep but no luck.
Titor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Winn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jerome Winn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Titor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Titor.
Winn throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Winn misses.
Titor is looking to counter punch.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winn.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Winn throws a right hand that Titor ducks under and follows up with a left that Titor also avoids with ease.
A jab from Winn misses.
Titor lands with an uppercut that bounces Winn off the cage and back into range.
Winn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Titor staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Titor misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Winn. That snapped Titor's head back.
Titor throws a nice looking combination but Winn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titor misses with a looping right.
Winn misses with a looping right.
Winn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titor throws a series of punches but Winn moves out of range.
A combination from Titor does no damage.
Titor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Titor moves out of range as Winn strikes.
Titor avoids the body shot from Winn.
Winn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Winn clinches up against the cage.
Winn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winn throws a head punch that misses.
Titor wants to take the fight to the mat but Winn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Titor trying to stall but Winn improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Winn or not.
Titor stalling in the clinch but Winn improves position.
Winn can't find room to land a body shot as Titor controls the action.
Winn avoiding damage as Titor throws knees to the body.
Winn lands with a short shot to the head.
Titor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Winn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor with a jab.
Titor scores with a sloppy right hand. Winn should have avoided that one.
Titor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
John Titor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winn can't do much from the bottom here.
Winn is trying to improve his position.
Winn striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Titor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Titor, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Titor!
John Titor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smart (ranked 1134 p4p, 1380 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 173 p4p, 202 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Smart persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smart scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonald working for a triangle but Smart defends it easily.
Smart is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart landing with the ground and pound.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Smart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smart stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Smart's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Smart has passed into half guard.
Smart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard.
 McDonald is rocked!
Smart lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked McDonald! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smart jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
An out of breath Peter Smart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dado Damba (ranked 973 p4p, 972 weight class) and Seymour Hughes (ranked 146 p4p, 145 weight class). Hughes has chosen Self 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dado Damba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seymour Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes looks to land a combination but Damba avoids it well.
Damba tries to counter by clinching up but Hughes breaks away and moves out of range.
Damba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Damba slips a jab and a cross from Hughes.
Damba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Damba misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Damba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Damba with an uppercut!
Damba lands with an overhand left.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Damba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughes's knee momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damba lands with a nice body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Damba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Damba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Damba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Damba.
A shot in the inside from Damba.
Damba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damba has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike.
Damba blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes stalling against the cage.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Damba's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hughes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hughes blocks a body shot from Damba.
A nice left hand lands by Damba.
Hughes tries to break free but Damba pushes him back against the cage.
Hughes takes a shot to the head.
Damba lands a body punch.
Damba blocking some punches.
Damba stalling.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Damba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Damba.
Damba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Damba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes avoiding damage.
Damba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damba is looking for a takedown.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Damba gets through Hughes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Damba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Damba blocks an uppercut.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes throws a jab when Damba was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a body punch but Damba moves out of range.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damba can pounce on him.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Seymour Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Damba's head but Damba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Damba moves out of range.
Damba throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Damba's head but Damba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damba throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Damba is just out of range.
Hughes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damba.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Damba misses with a body kick.
Hughes swings for the body but Damba moves out of range.
Damba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hughes sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damba misses with a hook to the body
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Damba throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Seymour Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Damba slips the punch.
Damba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughes doesn't seem bothered though.
Hughes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Damba under the eye.
Damba lands with a right hand.
Hughes scores with a shot to the body.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damba.
Damba tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Damba moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Damba is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes misses with a double jab
enabling Damba to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Damba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Damba slips a jab from Hughes.
A low kick lands for Damba.
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 Dado Damba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Damba throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
A jab lands there for Hughes.
A jab from Damba misses.
Damba throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damba.
Damba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Damba.
Hughes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Damba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damba counters with a stiff right hand.
Damba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Damba counters with a three punch combo that has Hughes backing up. Hughes nods at Damba to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damba misses with a body shot.
Hughes clobbers Damba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Hughes.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Damba.
Hughes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Damba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Damba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Damba misses the target.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Jab, jab by Damba - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Damba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Damba wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Seymour Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damba was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Hughes connects with a single shot there.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Damba.
Damba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Damba tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damba connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damba throws a body shot but no joy.
Damba tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Damba's head backwards.
Damba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Damba is looking to land body kicks.
Hughes throws a hook but Damba blocks it.
Damba throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Damba. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes swings widly with a right hand
and Damba counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
Damba landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Damba fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Damba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hughes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Damba trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Damba goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hughes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Damba but great work by Hughes.
Hughes controls the position.
Damba tries to improve position but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Damba is right now.
Hughes trying to control the position but Damba is working away.
Damba is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes wants to control but Damba is keeping him busy.
Damba is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes wants to control but Damba is keeping him busy.
Hughes controlling the position.
Damba struggling a bit here.
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 Dado Damba will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Hughes.
Damba misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Damba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Damba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Damba ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Damba.
Damba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damba throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes lands a hook that snaps the head of Damba backwards.
Damba wants to stall.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Damba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Damba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damba blocks a jab.
Damba feinted with a counter takedown.
Hughes swings for the body but Damba moves out of range.
Hughes cracks Damba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damba.
Damba throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Damba only half commits.
Hughes connects with a nice looking jab.
Damba slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Hughes does no damage.
Damba slips a straight right by Hughes.
A jab lands there for Hughes.
Damba throws a head kick that half lands.
Hughes scores with a hook to the body. Damba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Damba tries to score with a low kick but Hughes moves his leg out of the way.
Damba throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lunges at Damba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Damba's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Damba somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dado Damba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Damba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Damba misses with a straight right.
Damba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Damba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Damba looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hughes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seymour Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Damba thinks about countering with a head kick.
Damba has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hughes throws an elbow but it misses.
Dado Damba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Damba is looking to control Hughes's arms but Hughes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Damba has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hughes.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damba lands with a short shot to the head.
Damba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damba can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Hughes wants to get back to striking at distance but Damba won't allow it.
Damba tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes just leaning against Damba, taking a breather.
Damba throws a punch but it's blocked by Hughes.
A short body shot lands from Damba as the two fighters clinch.
Damba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Damba prevents Hughes from breaking the clinch.
Hughes misses with some punches.
A short left from Hughes.
Damba tries to work over Hughes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damba tries to throw a body punch but Hughes avoids it by throwing Damba back against the cage.
Hughes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hughes lands an elbow inside that Damba shrugs off.
 It looks like Dado Damba has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hughes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Damba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Damba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Damba throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
Damba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seymour Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Damba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Damba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roderick Turnbull (ranked 714 p4p, 830 weight class) and Kenneth Smith (ranked 107 p4p, 122 weight class). Smith has chosen Creep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Roderick Turnbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenneth Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Turnbull.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from Turnbull lands.
Turnbull moves into the clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Turnbull should have avoided that one.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws out a counter right but Turnbull avoids it with no problem.
Turnbull checks a leg kick nicely.
Turnbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnbull.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Turnbull misses with a head kick.
Smith follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Turnbull blocks the low kick.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws out a counter right but Turnbull avoids it with no problem.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Turnbull is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turnbull wants to clinch.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Smith.
Turnbull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
A short right from Smith.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turnbull prevents a body shot from Smith.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Smith.
Turnbull takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smith.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith is trying to stall.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Turnbull's ribcage. Turnbull let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Turnbull tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenneth Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith connects with a body shot.
Turnbull gets a clinch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith stalling the fight.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Turnbull saw that one coming.
Roderick Turnbull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turnbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turnbull lands with a shot to the body.
Turnbull has managed to clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Turnbull looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Turnbull throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
 Turnbull is rocked!
Turnbull throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Smith scores with a jab.
Oh Turnbull is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenneth Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith throws a low kick but Turnbull moves out of range easily.
Turnbull swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith scores with a counter punch that sends Turnbull to the canvas! Smith smells blood - he's punishing Turnbull with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Turnbull has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Smith!
Kenneth Smith took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Erwin (ranked 910 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 137 p4p, 203 weight class). Bronco has chosen The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronco at a distance.
Bronco throws a jab but it's blocked by Erwin.
Bronco tries to clinch there but Erwin circles away.
We've been told by Erwin's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Erwin misses the target.
Bronco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronco slips a jab from Erwin.
Bronco moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bronco showed some decent athleticism there.
Erwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronco pulls his head out easily.
Bronco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin actively working from the bottom here.
Bronco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Erwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Erwin dodges it nicely.
Bronco works his way into side control.
Bronco trying to control the position but Erwin is working away.
Erwin tries to bench press Bronco off him but Bronco keeps the position.
Erwin parries the strikes from Bronco easily there. Bronco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Erwin to escape.
Bronco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erwin, who protects the arm well.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Erwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Erwin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco working away.
Erwin tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erwin wants to control but Bronco postures up.
Bronco controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco working away.
Erwin wants to get back to his feet but Bronco drags him back down.
Erwin is trying to control Bronco's posture but Bronco avoids it.
Erwin is not content to let Bronco control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bronco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Erwin, who protects the arm well.
Erwin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Erwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Erwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bronco is trying to get an arm triangle but Erwin is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Erwin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bronco landing strikes.
Erwin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Erwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Erwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronco pulls his head out easily.
Bronco is looking for a kimura here.
Bronco wants to pass to mount but Erwin is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronco is trying to control the action in half guard but Erwin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Erwin has hold of Bronco's hands but Bronco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
That's time! Erwin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Erwin loads up on a big right hand but Bronco slips the punch.
Erwin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Erwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Erwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bronco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erwin tries to bum rush Bronco with a series of wild strikes but Bronco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Erwin does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Erwin misses the target.
Erwin misses with an uppercut. Bronco saw that one coming.
Bronco avoids the head kick by Erwin.
Bronco throws an overhand right that lands on Erwin's shoulder, as Erwin tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Erwin misses.
A punch combination from Erwin misses.
Bronco throws a shot from downtown. Erwin moves away and avoids it.
Bronco takes the fight into the clinch.
Bronco pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronco wants to control but Erwin passes easily into half guard.
Bronco trying to control but Erwin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Erwin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bronco wants to get back to full guard.
Erwin is trying to control the action in half guard but Bronco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bronco looking for submissions off his back.
Erwin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A jab from Bronco finds it's way through Erwin's defenses.
Erwin throws a leg kick but Bronco moved away.
Erwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erwin misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Bronco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronco moves out of range of the strikes.
Erwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Erwin misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Bronco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Erwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Derek Erwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Derek Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronco shoots in and bounces Erwin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Erwin pushes Bronco off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin cracks Bronco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronco slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Erwin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erwin.
Bronco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erwin misses with a looping right.
A big right from Erwin misses.
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erwin moves away.
Erwin gets tackled into the cage by Bronco. Bronco maintains the clinch.
Bronco tries a body shot but Erwin blocks it.
Bronco working aggressively here.
Erwin manages to break the clinch.
Erwin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bronco lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronco wants to control from the top but Erwin keeps moving.
Erwin controlling the position.
Bronco distracts Erwin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bronco passes into half guard.
Bronco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Erwin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bronco tries to pass to full mount but Erwin defends it.
Erwin looking for submissions off his back.
Erwin is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Derek Erwin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Erwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronco's hands.
Erwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronco.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Bronco throws a looping overhand right but Erwin ducks down to avoid it.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Bronco wants to clinch up but Erwin keeps it at a distance.
Erwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erwin missing with a left hand there. Bronco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erwin misses with a leg kick
enabling Bronco to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronco moves out of range as Erwin strikes.
Bronco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erwin at a distance.
Erwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin throws a hook to the side of Bronco's head but Bronco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erwin misses with a double jab.
Erwin misses with an uppercut. Bronco saw that one coming.
Bronco closes the distance and clinches.
Bronco pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronco controls Erwin momentarily but Erwin frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin lying in Bronco's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bronco decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Erwin taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Derek Erwin had this to say: 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Bangin (ranked 118 p4p, 447 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 23 p4p, 68 weight class). Magomedov has chosen Aly Intro RUN! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin counters with a leg kick.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bangin's half guard.
Bangin won't allow Magomedov to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bangin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bangin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Magomedov.
Magomedov is thwarting Bangin's attempts to control the position.
Magomedov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bangin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bangin tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bangin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two 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.
Magomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Bangin.
Magomedov throws a strike but Bangin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov controlling Bangin's posture.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Magomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bangin tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Bangin uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Bangin keeps moving.
Bangin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bangin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bangin wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Bangin has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangin is retaining full guard.
Bangin pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Bangin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov sizes up Bangin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Bangin scores with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
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 Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Magomedov moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Magomedov fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bangin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Bangin throws a push kick but Magomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov connects with a right hand. Bangin shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Bangin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bangin continues to drive forward.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Magomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bangin, which made it look bad.
Aly Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Bangin throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Bangin sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov scores with a jab. Bangin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magomedov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magomedov tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looks like Bangin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov misses the body punch
and Bangin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Bangin as Magomedov shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bangin rather than just go for the knockout.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Bangin throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
A leg kick checked by Magomedov.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magomedov digs a good body shot into Bangin's ribs.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Bangin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
Bangin thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov dives in and scores a takedown into Bangin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangin managing to control the position.
Bangin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov stands and throws Bangin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bangin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magomedov working the ground and pound but Bangin is defending the strikes.
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 Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangin. That snapped Magomedov's head back.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangin jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bangin.
Magomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Bangin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bangin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Bangin's body. Bangin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick from Bangin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Bangin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Bangin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crunch! Bangin slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Bangin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Bangin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Magomedov moves his leg out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bangin defends it nicely.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
Izzy Bangin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aly Magomedov.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Izzy Bangin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bangin is fending him off so far but Magomedov persists. Nope, Bangin circles away and we're back to standing.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Magomedov takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
Bangin scores with a spinning back kick!
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magomedov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
A cross from Bangin lands.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
As Magomedov backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
No joy there for Bangin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bangin.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Bangin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Bangin slips a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body. Bangin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bangin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 983 p4p, 192 weight class) and First Fist (ranked 148 p4p, 29 weight class). Fist has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Nice cross by Bizihwaile.
Fist stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the head.
Bizihwaile connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Fist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizihwaile throws out the jab.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot.
Fist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bizihwaile walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Bizihwaile swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fist scrambles back to his feet.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Bizihwaile. Those never looked like landing.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist scores with a punch to the head.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bizihwaile connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fist scrambles back to his feet.
Bizihwaile bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Fist.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
Bizihwaile with a hook.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Fist slips a jab from Bizihwaile.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaile shakes him off and moves away.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab from Fist.
Bizihwaile looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Bizihwaile is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile's corner calls for a 1-2. Bizihwaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bizihwaile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Bizihwaile throws a series of punches but Fist avoids them all with ease.
Fist with a hook.
Fist swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile lands with a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook
and Fist counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bizihwaile scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Bizihwaile makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile breaks from the clinch.
Bizihwaile looks to land a combination. Fist sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bizihwaile to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Bizihwaile misses its intended target.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Fist scores with a decent looking hook.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Bizihwaile was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bizihwaile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Bizihwaile takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bizihwaile lands with a nice body punch.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Bizihwaile moved out of range nicely.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Bizihwaile misses.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws out a leg kick but Fist moves out of range and Bizihwaile only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Bizihwaile catches Fist right on the button with a cross.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Fist as he checks the leg kick.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Fist.
Bizihwaile lands with a right hand.
Bizihwaile goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bizihwaile throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
Fist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
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!
Fist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head but Bizihwaile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bizihwaile shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fist eats them both and turns towards Bizihwaile to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bizihwaile loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
Bizihwaile throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Bizihwaile misses.
Penkosip Bizihwaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Fist.
Bizihwaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
Bizihwaile lands a nice shot that snaps Fist's head back.
Bizihwaile misses with a body punch
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Fist avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fist scores with a one two! Bizihwaile had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile walks into a left hand.
Fist throws the left hand but Bizihwaile avoids the punch easily.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaile doesn't seem bothered though.
No joy there for Bizihwaile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Fist misses.
As Fist backs away, Bizihwaile returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bizihwaile swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bizihwaile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bizihwaile's head.
Jab by Bizihwaile.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bizihwaile was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook. Fist ducked under it nicely.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist lands a jab to Bizihwaile's midsection.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist misses with a hook.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Bizihwaile lands a jab to the nose.
Fist jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile connects with an inside leg kick.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Bizihwaile does it's job there.
A low kick lands for Bizihwaile.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bizihwaile turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bizihwaile jabs at Fist's body.
Fist jabs Bizihwaile to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bizihwaile throws a low kick but Fist moves out of range easily.
Bizihwaile defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bizihwaile.
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Fist misses.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Bizihwaile.
Fist has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fist's hands.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Bizihwaile was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice jab there from Bizihwaile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Bizihwaile throws a chopping leg kick but Fist manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bizihwaile connects with a crisp jab.
Fist catches Bizihwaile with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fist checks a leg kick.
That kick from Bizihwaile tenderised Fist's leg. Fist is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bizihwaile gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fist.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Bizihwaile is looking to counter punch.
Bizihwaile scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fist in his tracks.
Bizihwaile throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bizihwaile digs a good hook to Fist's body.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Fist.
Jab from Fist.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Bizihwaile moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Bizihwaile shakes him off and moves away.
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 Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bizihwaile's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bizihwaile backs up against the cage.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bizihwaile. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist feints a jab promting Bizihwaile to slip. Fist then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bizihwaile slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fist counters with a straight right hand.
Bizihwaile swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist throws a shot to the body.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bizihwaile wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bizihwaile avoids the body shot from Fist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bizihwaile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Bizihwaile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
A big left from Fist misses.
Bizihwaile moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Fist.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaile clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Bizihwaile slips the punch.
Bizihwaile digs a good body shot into Fist's ribs.
Fist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bizihwaile.
Good standup being displayed there by Bizihwaile as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist avoids the body shot from Bizihwaile.
Fist throws a body punch but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bizihwaile.
Fist walks into a straight right hand from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a sloppy body shot
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Fist coming out on top.
Bizihwaile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Bizihwaile.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile cracks Fist with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Bizihwaile's belly button to the back.
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
Fist takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile lands a jab.
Fist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bizihwaile ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist sizes up Bizihwaile with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Bizihwaile misses the target.
Bizihwaile missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fist takes a swing at Bizihwaile's ribcage but misses.
Bizihwaile misses with an uppercut.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Bizihwaile misses.
Bizihwaile with a nice calf kick.
Bizihwaile misses with a wild body shot.
First Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile lunges at Fist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fist's hand.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fist moves away.
Fist misses with a hook. Bizihwaile ducked under it nicely.
Fist jabs at Bizihwaile's body.
A leg kick checked by Fist.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bizihwaile's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Bizihwaile tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile punishes Fist's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bizihwaile jabs at Fist's body.
Bizihwaile takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaile.
Fist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Fist throws a hook but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Fist blocks a jab.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaile throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist scores with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses with a double jab.
Fist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bizihwaile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaile connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Bizihwaile on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaile misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Penkosip Bizihwaile.
Well Bizihwaile has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
An out of breath Penkosip Bizihwaile thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Silva (ranked 602 p4p, 266 weight class) and Bobby Brawler (ranked 91 p4p, 45 weight class). Manuel Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Brawler's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Silva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brawler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Silva's knee momentarily.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Brawler misses.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brawler's head.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
Brawler tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva misses with a hook
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva thows a huge punch but Brawler dodges it nicely.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brawler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Silva has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva is thwarting Brawler's attempts to control the position.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brawler defending well though.
Brawler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silva.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Brawler's brow.
Brawler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Brawler preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to hit a sweep here but Brawler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there!
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Brawler is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Brawler is controlling well.
Brawler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Brawler from controlling successfully.
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.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Brawler is fighting to break Silva's control of his arms but Silva is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Brawler any problems.
Silva is controlling Brawler's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brawler controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brawler defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva misses with an uppercut
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
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 Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
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.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva tries a low kick but Brawler avoids it.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brawler's head.
Brawler slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Brawler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Brawler, which made it look bad.
Brawler misses the jab.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is looking to advance position but Brawler won't allow it.
Brawler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but Brawler is working from the bottom.
Brawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manuel Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brawler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva stands up over Brawler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brawler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brawler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brawler's guard.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Brawler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Brawler!
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva looking to control.
Brawler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Brawler has moved into half guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva pulls Brawler in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brawler has passed into side control.
Silva trying to remain calm as Brawler controls from the top position.
Silva is trying to control Brawler's posture but Brawler avoids it.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Silva dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva tries for a takedown but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brawler looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Bobby Brawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brawler. Brawler obviously looking to wear him down.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Brawler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
Brawler misses with a straight left.
Silva shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brawler's guard.
Brawler wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Brawler.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Silva shoots and misses
and Brawler counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva cracks Brawler with an open hand slap.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Brawler misses with a body kick.
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Brawler is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Brawler's guard.
Brawler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Brawler has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bobby Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Brawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva wants to control from the top but Brawler keeps moving.
Brawler wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Brawler controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Brawler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva wants to control but Brawler passes into side.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brawler off and has taken his back!
Silva missing with strikes from the back.
Will Silva go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brawler is trying to stand back up.
Silva throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Brawler right now.
Silva throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Silva somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brawler biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Manuel Silva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Silva!
Manuel Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Budluvski (ranked 48 p4p, 79 weight class) and Roli Poli (ranked 8 p4p, 15 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darwin Budluvski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roli Poli!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budluvski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Poli with a series of wild strikes but Poli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Budluvski is predictable there
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Poli avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Poli.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Budluvski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Poli.
Budluvski lands with a right hand.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budluvski's head backwards.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Budluvski moves into range and clinches up with Poli.
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Budluvski moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budluvski, as that shot connected.
Poli motions for Budluvski to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Budluvski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Poli circles away.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli walks into a left hand.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Budluvski ducks down to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski avoids it easily.
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with a single shot there.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Budluvski's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli with a nice calf kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski with the inside leg kick.
Budluvski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli cracks Budluvski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poli lands with a cross.
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!
Budluvski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poli lands a lovely overhand right.
Budluvski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budluvski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Budluvski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Budluvski to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Budluvski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski scores with a nice head shot.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Budluvski has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski scores with a jab.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Budluvski moves to clinch but Poli breaks away
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Budluvski closes the distance and pushes Poli back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Budluvski's front leg but catches the back leg as Budluvski tries to avoid it.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Poli.
Budluvski clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
Poli slips a straight right by Budluvski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Poli.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski is looking to counter punch.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Budluvski finds it's way through Poli's defenses.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Budluvski moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Poli.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Budluvski throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Poli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli feints a jab promting Budluvski to slip. Poli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Budluvski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poli cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budluvski doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski forces Poli back against the cage and clinches.
Budluvski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Budluvski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Budluvski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski walks into a stiff left hand from Poli.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski scores with a spinning back kick!
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Poli down.
Budluvski throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budluvski cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Budluvski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poli scores with the left hand. Budluvski knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Budluvski.
Poli takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Budluvski tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Budluvski moves away from the strike by Poli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Poli backs away, Budluvski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Budluvski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Budluvski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Budluvski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poli moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poli!
Budluvski feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Budluvski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Budluvski closes the distance and clinches.
Budluvski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poli's efforts to push away.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Budluvski.
Poli breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Budluvski throws a body kick that misses
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Poli tenderised Budluvski's leg. Budluvski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Poli avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Budluvski as he connects with a hook.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Poli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Budluvski scrambles back to his feet.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Poli lands with a straight right. Budluvski didn't see that one coming.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Budluvski finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Roli Poli just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poli throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli looks to land a body kick but Budluvski moved away.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Budluvski lands with a right hand.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poli's sensitive parts.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Poli's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Budluvski is looking to counter punch.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski cracks Poli with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Poli.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Budluvski.
Poli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli tries to land a front kick but Budluvski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Budluvski checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Budluvski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Budluvski does it's job there.
Poli staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Poli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli throws a solid leg kick but Budluvski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Budluvski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli misses with a hook.
Budluvski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budluvski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a push kick but Budluvski slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski scores with the left hand. Poli knows he should have avoided that one.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Poli.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli lands with a nice body kick.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Budluvski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Budluvski cracks Poli with a good jab.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budluvski.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Budluvski down.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Poli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Budluvski. That snapped Poli's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski motions for Poli to come forward. Budluvski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli throws a push kick but Budluvski slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darwin Budluvski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Budluvski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Budluvski as he connects with a hook.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Budluvski as he checks the leg kick.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli thuds his right hand into Budluvski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poli tries to clinch but Budluvski is having none of it.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli closes the distance and pushes Budluvski back into the cage.
Budluvski lands a right hand.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Poli tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Poli back against the cage.
Poli breaks the clinch.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budluvski.
A head kick from Poli lands but Budluvski takes it in his stride.
A jab from Poli misses.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli lands a jab.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budluvski checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski misses with a hook.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski slips a jab from Poli.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a good low kick that Budluvski was not able to check.
Budluvski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Budluvski is out of range and Poli settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Poli throws a head kick that half lands.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Poli lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budluvski on the side of the head.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budluvski moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Budluvski tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Poli scores with a jab.
Poli moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roli Poli.
I think Poli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Roli Poli 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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