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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Honey (ranked 2361 p4p, 1179 weight class) and Paulo Gentil (ranked 273 p4p, 154 weight class). Honey comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Love. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hugh Honey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Gentil!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honey throws a sloppy body shot
and Gentil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Gentil finds it's way through Honey's defenses.
Gentil slips a straight right by Honey.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honey.
Honey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gentil, pushing him back against the cage.
Gentil scores with a shot to the side of Honey's head.
Gentil tries to break free but Honey pushes him back against the cage.
Gentil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honey misses with a hook
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Gentil scores with a decent looking hook.
Gentil throws a series of punches but Honey avoids them all with ease.
Gentil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gentil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Honey under the eye.
Honey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gentil is out of range and Honey settles back down.
Gentil catches Honey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gentil looks to score with a jab to the body but Honey is just out of range.
Honey lands a body shot.
Honey scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Honey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gentil eats them both and turns towards Honey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Honey misses with a body shot.
Gentil scores with a jab.
Honey looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Honey avoids the body shot from Gentil.
Honey throws out a powerful jab.
Honey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gentil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gentil is looking for the big counter here.
Honey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Honey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honey throws an off balance right hand
and Gentil counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Honey misses the shot to the body.
Honey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honey throws out a loose jab but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Honey wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honey scores with a nice head shot.
Gentil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Honey doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentil circles away.
Hugh Honey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Honey drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Gentil follows Honey to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Gentil!
A victorious Paulo Gentil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Action Bastard (ranked 626 p4p, 723 weight class) and My Time (ranked 69 p4p, 81 weight class). Bastard comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese And Lovely - Jucifer. My Time told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Action Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Time.
Time scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Time on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Bastard as he checks the leg kick.
Time keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Time throws a leg kick that misses.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Time throws out a counter right but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Time moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Time on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Bastard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Time back to the cage. Bastard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Bastard throws a combination. Time tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Time throws a head kick but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Time looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard backing away here, and Time unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Action Bastard has been cut.
Bastard lands with an uppercut that bounces Time off the cage and back into range.
Bastard connects with a looping right hand.
Bastard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastard misses the jab.
Time takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastard scores with a punch to the head.
Bastard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Time slips a straight right by Bastard.
Despite the aggression on Time's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Time swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Time uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Time throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Time appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Time moved out of range.
Bastard misses the body punch
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Time tries to score with a low kick but Bastard moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastard.
Time walks into a stiff left hand from Bastard.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Time sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bastard misses with a left hand
enabling Time to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Bastard lands the left hand.
Bastard slips under a jab.
Bastard throws a hook but Time avoids it easily.
Time lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bastard.
Time doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bastard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Time checks it well.
Bastard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Time.
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Time misses with an uppercut. Bastard saw that one coming.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard throws an off balance right hand
and Time counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Time misses.
Bastard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Time.
Bastard lands a nice shot to the body.
Bastard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Time misses.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Bastard misses the target.
Bastard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bastard is able to avoid easily.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Bastard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTime.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Time has time to react.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Time feints a counter leg kick.
Time takes one to the side of the head.
Time slips a straight right by Bastard.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Time there as he acknowledges the shot.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Time throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Time sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Time swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.
Time displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Time is looking for the big counter here.
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Time makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab, jab by Bastard - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard scores with the left hand. Time knows he should have avoided that one.
Time moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Time misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Action Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bastard misses with a wild combination.
Time pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Time can do to turn this around?
Time swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bastard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Time walks into a jab.
Time dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastard. That did some damage!
Bastard throws a poor cross that misses
and Time counters with a good low kick that Bastard was not able to check.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Time ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Time misses.
Time's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bastard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Time scrambles back to his feet.
Time scores with a jab to the jaw.
Time slips under a jab from Bastard.
It seemed like Time was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bastard misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Time lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastard throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Time might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bastard has got the better of the exchanges.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Time defending well as Bastard loads up on a big left hand.
Time feints a counter leg kick.
Time slips under a jab.
Bastard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTime.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Time moved away.
Bastard backing away here, and Time unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Time throws a nice looking combination but Bastard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Time lands with a cross.
Time scores with a three punch combo!
Bastard lands a slapping body shot.
Bastard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Bastard. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time checks a low kick from Bastard.
Time looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Time has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Time moved out of range.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Bastard lands a jab to Time's midsection.
Time thumps Bastard with a low kick.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Bastard lands with a cross.
Bastard lands a lovely overhand right.
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bastard misses the jab.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Time has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bastard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Time.
Time staying out of range there.
Time slips under a jab from Bastard.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Time ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
A little jabbing left from Time on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time slips under a jab.
Good leg kick by Time.
Time swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastard.
Bastard connects with a solid leg kick.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Time walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Time lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Time 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.
Good leg kick by Time.
Time fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard throws a series of punches but Time avoids them all with ease.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Bastard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard throws a jab when Time was well out of range.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bastard is looking to score with low kicks.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Time.
Time misses with a low kick.
Action Bastard is winning the standup battle so far.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Time keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Time slips under a jab from Bastard.
Time shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Time was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Time doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Time blocks a jab.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard walks into a straight right hand from Time.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Time is out of range.
Bastard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bastard swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Time counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but My Time will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Action Bastard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bastard misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Time slips the punch.
Bastard lands a body shot.
A big right from Bastard misses.
Nice defenses there by Time.
Bastard throws a right and a left that Time avoids nicely.
Time bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Time slips under a jab.
Time pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Time moves away from the strike by Bastard.
Time throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bastard misses with a low kick as Time jumps back.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
Time throws a big counter head kick but Bastard avoids it with no problem.
Bastard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bastard. That snapped Time's head back.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bastard walks into a left hand.
Time takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Time uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Time tries to score with a low kick but Bastard moves his leg out of the way.
Nice jab there from Time.
Bastard cracks Time with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 Bastard is rocked!
Time throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Time throws a monster overhand right that drops Bastard! Time follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
My Time decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 404 p4p, 965 weight class) and Hratch Tzien (ranked 51 p4p, 108 weight class). Point comes to the cage accompanied by Roots Reggae Music. Tzien is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by R*ck It. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Point!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Point connects with a crisp jab.
Brayden Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point throws a jab when Tzien was well out of range.
Tzien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tzien with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Tzien darts in and clinches Point up against the cage.
Tzien manages to break the clinch.
Point dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tzien cracks Point with an open hand slap.
Tzien feints a jab promting Point to slip. Tzien then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Point slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Point shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tzien pinned against the cage. Tzien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tzien swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Point throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tzien on the side of the head.
Point connects with a body shot that sends Tzien's belly button to the back.
Tzien throws a quick inside leg kick.
Point pushes Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
Point lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point tries to throw a body punch but Tzien avoids it by throwing Point back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Point.
Tzien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien misses with a punch on the inside.
Point pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Point swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tzien counters with a low kick, right behind Point 's knee.
Point lands a right hook to the body.
Tzien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Point misses with an uppercut. Tzien saw that one coming.
Point misses with an uppercut
and Tzien counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tzien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Both fighters circling a little - Tzien finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Tzien, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tzien tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Point is able to avoid easily.
Point lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Point feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tziens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tzien attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Point looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Point slips under a jab from Tzien.
Point throws a shot from downtown. Tzien moves away and avoids it.
Tzien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Point misses with a hook.
Point moves forwards but Tzien connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tzien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Point.
A nice side step and Tzien releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point has closed the distance and engaged Tzien in a clinch.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses.
Point lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tzien.
Point misses with a punch on the inside.
Point is leaning against Tzien and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Point digs a right hand underneath Tzien's ribcage. Tzien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Tzien.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzien lands a nice uppercut.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Point dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tzien wants to get back to striking at distance but Point won't allow it.
Tzien pushes Point back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point is working Tzien over against the cage.
Point misses with the head strike.
Tzien jumps guard but Point turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Point lands a nice knee to the body.
Tzien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tzien looks winded!
Point lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Point working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tzien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tzien tries to pull guard but Point won't allow it.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hratch Tzien.
Tzien misses with a punch on the inside.
Point lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Tzien tries to pull guard but Point holds him up against the cage and eventually Tzien drops back down to his feet.
Tzien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tzien closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Point.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Point thuds his right hand into Tzien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Point fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tzien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Point looks to land a left hand but Tzien moved out of range nicely.
Point swings for the body but Tzien moves out of range.
Point scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Point does it's job there.
Point has Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
Point trying to land knees to the body.
Tzien prevents a body shot from Point.
Point lands a left hand.
Tzien swings wildly with an uppercut but Point uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tzien has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Point seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tzien can turn it around.
Tzien lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Point backwards.
Tzien prevents a body shot from Point.
Tzien misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Point dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
Point misses with an uppercut.
Tzien is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Point stuns Tzien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tzien will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Point takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Point clinches with his opponent.
Point scores with a shot to the side of Tzien's head.
Point blocks an uppercut.
Tzien tries to pull guard but Point won't allow it.
Tzien is trying to pull guard but Point has him pressed against the cage.
Point misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tzien misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point misses with a hook from the clinch.
Point is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzien can do to turn this around?
Point lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Point tries a body shot but Tzien blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Point lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tzien.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tzien.
Point misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Point.
A short left from Tzien.
Tzien breaks the clinch.
A jab from Tzien misses.
Point cracks a nice hook into Tzien's ribs.
Point looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Point 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.
Tzien walks into a stiff left hand from Point.
Tzien takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tzien looks for the body kick but Point saw that one coming.
Tzien misses with an uppercut.
Point appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Tzien finds it's way through Point's defenses.
Point lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Point misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tzien lands a high kick!
Tzien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
Point avoids the head kick by Tzien.
Hratch Tzien seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Point blocks a low kick nicely.
Point swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Point.
Tzien is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Point darts in and clinches Tzien up against the cage.
Point landing knees to the body.
Tzien is breathing heavily.
Point working aggressively here.
Tzien throws a head punch that misses.
Point lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tzien.
Point lands a hook that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Point scores with a shoulder strike.
Point misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Point is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Point swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brayden Point has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tzien lands with a short shot to the head.
Point scores with a shoulder strike.
Point has a couple of punches blocked by Tzien.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Tzien has a couple of punches blocked by Point.
Point working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Point.
Point lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tzien avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Point.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tzien.
Tzien misses with a punch on the inside.
Point lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Point scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tzien breaks the clinch.
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Point jabs Tzien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.
Point moves into range and connects with a jab.
Point thuds a left hand into Tzien's body.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Point.
Tzien throws a front kick aimed at Point's knee but Point avoids it well.
Point swings for the body but Tzien moves out of range.
Tzien with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzien takes one to the chin there.
Tzien slips under a jab from Point.
Tzien lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tzien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Point throws out the jab.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tzien lands a right hand.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tzien pushes Point back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Point lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tzien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tzien flicks out a counter leg kick but Point steps away.
Tzien misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Point drives through and clinches with Tzien against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Point obliges.
Tzien is trying to pull guard but Point turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hratch Tzien.
Point scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brayden Point dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Point cracks Tzien with a good jab.
Tzien has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
Point manages to break the clinch.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Tzien was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tzien - that will leave a mark!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Point checks a leg kick.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tzien throws out a counter right but Point avoids it with no problem.
Tzien tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzien staying out of range there.
Point comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Point lands a jab to Tzien's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Point on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tzien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Point connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tzien's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Tzien misses its intended target.
Point scores with a hook to the body. Tzien takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Point pushes Tzien up against the cage in a clinch.
Point manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Point blocks the leg kick.
Point fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tzien throws the left hand but Point avoids the punch easily.
Point scores with a sloppy right hand. Tzien should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Point. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Point.
Tzien takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Point moves out of range of the body kick from Tzien.
Tzien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tzien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tzien throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
It looked like Point wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tzien on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Point bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.
Tzien thinks about the counter body kick.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brayden Point is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Tzien.
Point connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Point lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Point.
A big right from Tzien misses.
Point fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tzien.
Point swings for the body but Tzien moves out of range.
Tzien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Point throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Point throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Point. That did some damage!
Tzien looks to land a left hand but Point moved out of range nicely.
Point throws a big shot that misses.
Tzien only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Point lands a nice shot to the body.
Point sizes up Tzien with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Point sizes up Tzien with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Point throws a shot to the body.
Point paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Point lands with a straight right. Tzien didn't see that one coming.
Point smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Tzien there.
Point clinches with his opponent.
Tzien is looking to break free of the clinch but Point has double underhooks.
Tzien lands a shoulder strike.
Tzien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Point misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tzien misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tzien.
Tzien tries to pull guard but Point forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzien tries to work over Point's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tzien misses with a punch to the body.
Point prevents Tzien from breaking the clinch.
Tzien tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Point's elbow.
Tzien jumps guard but Point stands there with Tzien around his waist. Tzien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brayden Point has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hratch Tzien.
A left hand lands to the body for Point.
Tzien throws a punch but it's blocked by Point.
Point lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Point blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tzien working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brayden Point showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Point 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayden Point!
After winning the bout, Brayden Point thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balagot Liu (ranked 301 p4p, 347 weight class) and Calixto Cardona (ranked 40 p4p, 43 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balagot Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Cardona misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona looks for the body kick but Liu saw that one coming.
Liu throws a poor cross that misses
and Cardona counters with a straight right hand.
Cardona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Cardona closes the distance and clinches.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Cardona.
Cardona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cardona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cardona cracks Liu with a good jab.
Cardona slips under a jab from Liu.
Cardona swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Cardona misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Cardona.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Liu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liu slips under a jab from Cardona.
Cardona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Liu will feel that in the morning.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Liu doesn't seem bothered though.
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Liu's head backwards.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Liu lands with an uppercut that bounces Cardona off the cage and back into range.
Cardona fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Liu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cardona moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Cardona throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Cardona backs away, Liu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Liu avoids a kick to the body.
Cardona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liu takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cardona defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona's corner calls for a 1-2. Cardona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu moves into range and connects with a jab.
 Cardona is rocked!
Liu is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Cardona flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cardona is out cold! Liu holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balagot Liu!
Balagot Liu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leyte Gulf (ranked 355 p4p, 217 weight class) and Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 53 p4p, 32 weight class). Gulf comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Brandstatter has chosen The Maestro as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leyte Gulf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Gulf.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Gulf with an uppercut!
Gulf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brandstatter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Gulf looks to throw the jab but Brandstatter is out of range.
Gulf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf ducks right into an uppercut from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a right hand that misses
and Gulf counters with a left and a right that stings Brandstatter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandstatter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf lands with a cross.
Gulf goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brandstatter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with some punches.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandstatter.
Gulf works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Brandstatter has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gulf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter throws a punch but it's blocked by Gulf.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Gulf blocking some punches.
Gulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Gulf scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Gulf lands with a right to the head.
Gulf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandstatter smiles and moves away.
Gulf takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandstatter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Brandstatter looks to move away, Gulf throws a big counter combo but Brandstatter just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Brandstatter misses
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter misses with a head kick.
Gulf seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gulf tries to keep at a distance but Brandstatter has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gulf fails to land.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Brandstatter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gulf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandstatter.
Gulf prevents a body shot from Brandstatter.
Gulf pulls guard effortlessly.
Brandstatter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Leyte Gulf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gulf checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Brandstatter - just one landing.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot that snaps Gulf's head back.
Gulf closes the distance and clinches.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gulf works on Brandstatter's body with a couple of short punches.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Brandstatter as the two fighters clinch.
Gulf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter lands with a left to the head.
Gulf gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter misses with a punch to the body.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
Brandstatter is working Gulf over against the cage.
Gulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
A right hand to the body from Gulf.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Brandstatter presses Gulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brandstatter lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter gets through Gulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandstatter walks away with a smile on his face. Gulf gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandstatter rushes Gulf and presses him up against the cage.
Gulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter swings wildly with an uppercut but Gulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gulf breaks the clinch.
Gulf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
Gulf fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brandstatter just manages to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Gulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter is leaning against Gulf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gulf.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulf lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Brandstatter.
Gulf tries to pull guard but Brandstatter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter lands an uppercut.
Gulf digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
Brandstatter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gulf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gulf has time to react.
Gulf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brandstatter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gulf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gulf duly obliges.
Gulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter wants to counter the offense by Gulf and move into the clinch position.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Gulf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gulf misses with a punch on the inside.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Gulf tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Gulf blocks it.
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf working aggressively here.
Brandstatter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Brandstatter fails to land.
Gulf is looking to break free of the clinch but Brandstatter has double underhooks.
Gulf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gulf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandstatters head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter digs a right hand underneath Gulf's ribcage. Gulf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brandstatter can't find room to land a body shot as Gulf controls the action.
Brandstatter gets through Gulf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandstatter or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gulf.
Gulf jumps guard but Brandstatter stands there with Gulf around his waist. Gulf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gulf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Brandstatter.
Gulf lands a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter tries to work over Gulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gulf gets through Brandstatter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Gulf controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Gulf pushes Brandstatter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Brandstatter.
Gulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandstatter lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Gulf on the inside.
Gulf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gulf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandstatter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gulf being controlled here, momentarily.
Gulf trying to control the position.
Gulf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandstatter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brandstatter checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gulf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulf staying out of range there.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Gulf ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Gulf misses.
Brandstatter tries to keep at a distance but Gulf has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Leyte Gulf did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brandstatter throws the kick towards the body but Gulf avoids it.
Gulf 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 jab lands there for Gulf.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Gulf off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter checks a low kick from Gulf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter misses the body punch
and Gulf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brandstatter scores with a punch to the head.
Gulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf just misses with a punch to the body.
Gulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Gulf was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gulf tries to land a leg kick but Brandstatter saw it coming and moves away.
Gulf throws a body kick that misses.
Gulf throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Brandstatter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brandstatter lunges at Gulf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gulf's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gulf misses with a jab to the body
and Brandstatter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gulf really felt that one!
Gulf forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandstatter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter cracks Gulf with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Brandstatter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gulf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gulf throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter misses with some punches.
Gulf struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandstatter controls his hands.
Gulf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandstatter just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brandstatter pushes Gulf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gulf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brandstatter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brandstatter lands a shot to the body.
Brandstatter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandstatter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Gulf on the inside.
Gulf tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Brandstatter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandstatter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gulf breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulf takes one on the button.
Gulf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gulf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulf slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick
enabling Gulf to counter with a crisp jab.
Gulf throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Gulf.
Brandstatter wants to counter with a clinch but Gulf pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brandstatter lands with a right hand.
Gulf takes one to the chin there.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gulf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandstatter lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Gulf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulf throws a nice looking combination but Brandstatter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gulf tries to keep at a distance but Brandstatter has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a nice shot to the body.
Gulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Gulf backwards.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries to work over Gulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandstatter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gulf or not.
Gulf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brandstatter jabs Gulf right on the nose. Gulf blinks but takes it well.
Gulf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gulf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter throws a head punch that misses.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brandstatter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Gulf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gulf's gas tank.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brandstatter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brandstatter lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulf blocks an uppercut.
Brandstatter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gulfs head.
Brandstatter has a couple of punches blocked by Gulf.
Brandstatter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulf.
Gulf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow.
Gulf digs a right hand into Brandstatter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brandstatter's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Brandstatter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gulf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gulf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandstatter wanted to stand there but Gulf had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandstatter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brandstatter tries to free his leg and advance position but Gulf is retaining full guard.
That's four 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.
Brandstatter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brandstatter stands up and waves to Gulf to follow him.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Gulf misses
and Brandstatter counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Brandstatter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandstatter 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is the new middleweight champion!
Wolfgang Brandstatter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rect Umm (ranked 510 p4p, 624 weight class) and Tan Zan (ranked 73 p4p, 95 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Rect Umm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Zan misses.
Umm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Umm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Umm.
Umm takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Umm misses the jab.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Umm slips the punch.
Umm misses with a hook.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Umm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umm lands an overhand right.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Umm throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm throws a good cross that connects.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zan on the side of the head.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
Umm cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan takes one on the button.
Umm blocks a jab.
Zan throws a jab when Umm was well out of range.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot.
Umm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umm misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Umm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan lands the left hand.
Zan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umm tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Umm has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Umm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Umm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Umm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Umm - just one landing.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Umm slips under a jab from Zan.
Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Umm slips the punch.
A jab from Umm misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Zan.
Umm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range.
Umm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan defending well as Umm loads up on a big left hand.
Umm throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Umm counters with a straight right hand.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umm.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Umm scores with a jab. Zan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umm.
Umm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umm avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Umm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan walks into a left hand.
Umm throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan connects with a single shot there.
Zan misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan digs a good body shot into Umm's ribs.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Umm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rect Umm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zan misses the jab.
Umm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Umm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Umm misses.
Umm misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses with a hook. Umm ducked under it nicely.
Zan lands a body shot.
Zan misses with a body punch
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Umm scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Umm with an uppercut!
Umm scores with a hook to the body. Zan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Umm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan throws a series of strikes that have Umm backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umm lands an overhand right.
Zan lands a jab to Umm's midsection.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umm avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Umm moves away and avoids it.
Umm throws a body shot but no joy.
Umm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umm throws a nice looking combination but Zan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Umm.
Umm misses with a looping left.
Zan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umm manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umm lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Umm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umm with a body shot.
Zan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range.
Umm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umm missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan.
Umm throws a hook but Zan avoids it easily.
Rect Umm is winning the standup battle so far.
Umm misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Zan moves away from the strike by Umm.
Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umm avoids the body shot from Zan.
An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umm slips under a jab from Zan.
Umm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Zan.
Nice straight punches there by Zan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zan.
Umm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Umm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Donk. Umm catches Zan right on the button with a cross.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm lands with a right hand.
Zan slips a jab and a cross from Umm.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Umm throws a big shot that misses.
Umm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zan connects with a right hand. Umm shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Umm has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zan's hands.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Umm is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umm lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umm.
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Umm throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Umm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umm misses with a hook.
Umm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Umm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Zan slips a straight right by Umm.
The crowd cheers as Zan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umm doesn't seem phased though.
Umm throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umm moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Umm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan lands a lovely overhand right.
Umm with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umm misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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 Rect Umm 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. This is the final round!
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm lands a nice shot that snaps Zan's head back.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umm.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan scores with a jab to the head.
Umm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Umm misses.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Umm misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umm. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Zan lands.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Umm misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Umm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umm missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umm misses with a looping right.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Umm thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Zan staying out of range there.
Umm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umm throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Umm throws a poor cross that misses
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan cracks a nice hook into Umm's ribs.
Umm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umm looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan slips a straight right by Umm.
Zan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umm. Umm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zan tries to clinch up.
Zan moves out of range as Umm strikes.
Umm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm with a jab.
Umm lands a jab to the nose.
Zan misses with a left hand
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
Umm keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
Umm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan misses with a hook. Umm ducked under it nicely.
Rect Umm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umm.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan moves out of range as Umm strikes.
Zan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Umm.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Umm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Umm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four 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!
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Umm off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Umm there.
Zan lands a jab to the head.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Umm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Umm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umm lands a nice shot to the body.
Umm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umm throws a good cross that connects.
Umm lands a right hook to the body.
Umm cracks Zan with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rect Umm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umm 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rect Umm!
Rect Umm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 138 p4p, 176 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 23 p4p, 26 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dixon slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Bandicoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Bandicoot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandicoot quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Bandicoot is working away.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Bandicoot is defending the position.
Bandicoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dixon trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandicoot avoid being mounted?
Dixon seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandicoot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bandicoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandicoot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dixon uses it to pass to side control.
Dixon advances nicely into full mount.
Dixon trying to control but Bandicoot is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandicoot has given up his back. Will we see Dixon going for some submissions?
Bandicoot trying to control the hands but Dixon won't let him.
Dixon controlling well, preventing Bandicoot from escaping the position.
Dixon not allowing Bandicoot to control his hands.
Dixon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandicoot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Bandicoot is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dixon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandicoot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bandicoot can't escape the position.
Dixon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dixon working for a choke but Bandicoot is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandicoot just trying to survive but Dixon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dixon slips a straight right by Bandicoot.
Dixon throws a jab when Bandicoot was well out of range.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon scores with a nice strike.
Bandicoot throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Dixon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandicoot to the ground. Dixon is now in Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon passes Bandicoot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandicoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandicoot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Dixon defends easily.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining 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.
Bandicoot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandicoot is keeping the position for now.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandicoot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon pushing down on Bandicoot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bandicoot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Bandicoot is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dixon is staying active.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is defending well.
Dixon trying to control the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Bandicoot's ribs.
Dixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dixon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Dixon prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Bandicoot is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dixon moves out of range as Bandicoot strikes.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Bandicoot ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bandicoot to the mat! Bandicoot manages to get full guard.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandicoot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Bandicoot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up.
Bandicoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Bandicoot looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandicoot, not yet.
Bandicoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dixon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bandicoot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dixon has Bandicoot in his guard.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Bandicoot controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but Bandicoot is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Bandicoot looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dixon has picked Bandicoot up and slammed him! Bandicoot can't keep hold of the triangle and Dixon manages to pass to side control!
Dixon trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandicoot tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot prevents Dixon from moving into mount.
The referee asks Dixon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dixon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandicoot, who protects the arm well.
Bandicoot is trying to control Dixon's posture but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bandicoot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon prevents Bandicoot from improving his position.
Bandicoot trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 185 p4p, 289 weight class) and Henry Lancaster (ranked 28 p4p, 50 weight class). Bobblehead comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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25 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobblehead jabs at Lancaster's body.
Bobblehead seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Bobblehead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobblehead works Lancaster's body with a nice hook.
Bobblehead looking to score a takedown here. Lancaster is defending well but Bobblehead drives through and ends up in Lancaster's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobblehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancaster is retaining full guard.
Bobblehead stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Bobblehead landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Lancaster wants to stand but Bobblehead is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead working some strikes from top position.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Bobblehead working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobblehead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bobblehead stopping the sweep attempt from Lancaster.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobblehead wants to control from the top but Lancaster keeps moving.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobblehead's 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.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bobblehead controlling Lancaster's posture.
Lancaster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bobblehead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lancaster defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bobblehead is trying to keep Lancaster in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead working a defensive guard but Lancaster manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bobblehead tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lancaster presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lancaster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bobblehead working to try and regain half guard.
Lancaster controlling from the full mount.
Bobblehead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lancaster is keen to just control but Bobblehead is a slippery customer.
Bobblehead trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lancaster manages to pass to mount!
Lancaster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bobblehead is squirming around, avoiding Lancaster's attempts to control the action.
Bobblehead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Bobby Bobblehead will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bobblehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bobblehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Bobblehead lands with a nice body kick.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Bobblehead is looking to slow Lancaster down with leg kicks.
Jab from Bobblehead.
Lancaster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bobblehead throws a big shot that misses.
Bobblehead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobblehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Lancaster looks to land a left hand but Bobblehead moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands with a hook. Bobblehead tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bobblehead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Bobblehead slips the punch.
Henry Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lancaster throws a right hand that Bobblehead ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobblehead also avoids with ease.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bobblehead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bobby Bobblehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobblehead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to avoid it but Bobblehead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lancaster to the ground. Lancaster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Bobblehead is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lancaster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lancaster 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.
Bobblehead walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lancaster checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bobblehead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bobblehead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bobblehead throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lancaster's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobblehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster blocks a head kick by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Jab from Lancaster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Henry Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bobblehead can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Lancaster. Those never looked like landing.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Bobblehead scores with a jab. Lancaster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bobblehead misses with a hook.
Lancaster throws a hook but Bobblehead blocks it.
Bobblehead appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
Lancaster takes one on the button.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobblehead throws a nice head kick!
Lancaster takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobblehead misses with a straight right.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Lancaster.
Bobblehead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Lancaster sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobblehead.
Lancaster checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bobblehead.
Bobblehead ducks right into an uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a few strikes there.
Bobblehead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bobblehead there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lancaster's head backwards.
Bobblehead dives in and grabs Lancaster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lancaster pushes down on Bobblehead's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bobblehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobblehead throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster is looking for the big counter here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bobblehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lancaster tries to avoid it but Bobblehead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lancaster to the ground. Lancaster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster defending well as Bobblehead loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobblehead misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Bobblehead swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster digs a good body shot into Bobblehead's ribs.
Lancaster takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Bobblehead fails to land with a series of punches.
Lancaster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bobblehead's head.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobblehead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lancaster lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bobblehead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bobblehead is defended easily by Lancaster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bobblehead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobblehead.
Bobblehead with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bobblehead shoots in but no luck this time.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Bobblehead throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Bobblehead.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Bobblehead's defenses.
Bobblehead misses with a leg kick.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bobblehead scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
Lancaster's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bobblehead lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
letting Bobblehead counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster. No joy for Bobblehead on that attempt.
Bobblehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobblehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Bobblehead blocks a jab.
Bobblehead closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lancaster did well to prevent Bobblehead getting side control.
Lancaster manages to get to full guard.
Bobblehead throws an elbow that misses. Lancaster uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bobblehead's guard. Nice move by Lancaster!
Bobblehead wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bobblehead lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster pulls Bobblehead in close to prevent any damage.
Bobblehead throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster controls Bobblehead momentarily but Bobblehead frees himself.
Bobblehead lands a couple of digs.
Bobblehead looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobblehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobby Bobblehead overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet but Bobblehead is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bobblehead throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bobblehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bobblehead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lancaster misses with a straight right.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
enabling Bobblehead to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster lands with a cross.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
Bobblehead blocks a jab.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Bobblehead.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
Bobblehead thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
Bobblehead scores with a punch to the head.
Bobblehead fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Bobblehead moved out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Bobblehead ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Bobblehead looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Bobblehead swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bobblehead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bobblehead has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bobblehead!
After the fight, Bobby Bobblehead was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Chelios (ranked 82 p4p, 70 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 13 p4p, 12 weight class). Chelios comes into the arena with Shabba blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Chelios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chelios moves into the clinch successfully.
Tepes Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tepes Iii backwards.
Chelios looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tepes Iii.
Chelios is trying to stall.
Tepes Iii misses with the head strike.
Chelios lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tepes Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chelios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Chelios.
Chelios gets caught napping as Tepes Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Chelios manages to retain guard.
Chelios keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chelios trying to control the position.
Chelios keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tepes Iii cracks Chelios with a solid left hand.
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Chelios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Chelios'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.
Tepes Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chelios trying to control the position.
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.
Tepes Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chelios controlling the position.
Tepes Iii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jensen Chelios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chelios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Chelios appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tepes Iii there.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a left to the body.
Tepes Iii with a hook.
Tepes Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Chelios lands with a kick to the temple. Tepes Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chelios throws a head kick but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Chelios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios is looking to counter punch.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tepes Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chelios swivels and escapes.
Chelios moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chelios tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chelios!
Chelios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Chelios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chelios avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chelios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chelios scores with a punch to the head.
Tepes Iii is looking to slow Chelios down with leg kicks.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chelios throws a low kick but Tepes Iii avoids it.
Chelios looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chelios scores with a punch to the head.
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 Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chelios misses with a low kick.
Tepes Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chelios swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Chelios counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tepes Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Chelios.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Tepes Iii with a nice calf kick.
Tepes Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jensen Chelios is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Chelios both land. Nice combination.
Chelios digs a good hook to Tepes Iii's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii connects with a high kick.
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut
and Chelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios throws a wild body kick that Tepes Iii sees coming a mile off.
Chelios slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Chelios.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Chelios lands a big head kick that sends Tepes Iii tumbling to the mat! Chelios takes a step backwards and waves Tepes Iii back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Tepes Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Chelios, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chelios slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Chelios feints and then cracks Tepes Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tepes Iii down.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chelios.
Tepes Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tepes Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Chelios throws a body kick.
Tepes Iii avoids the head kick by Chelios.
Chelios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chelios misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick.
Chelios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii postures up in Chelios's guard and throws a big left but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chelios is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tepes Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Chelios wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tepes Iii wants to control from the top but Chelios keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes Iii is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
A low kick from Tepes Iii is predictable there
enabling Chelios to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes Iii jabs Chelios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chelios throws out the jab.
Tepes Iii blocks a head kick by Chelios.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Chelios misses with a body kick.
Chelios misses with a jab to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chelios stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chelios checks a low kick from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chelios.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Chelios moved away.
Chelios looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Tepes Iii
and Chelios counters with a thumping low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Chelios moves away and avoids it.
Chelios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tepes Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chelios throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios lands with a shot to the body.
Chelios lands with a shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tepes Iii misses the target.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii misses with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Chelios.
Chelios moves out of range of the body kick.
Chelios clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Tepes Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Tepes Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chelios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tepes Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chelios is aware though and is defending well.
Tepes Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chelios wants to pass the guard but Tepes Iii is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios forces his way into half guard.
Chelios passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chelios scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tepes Iii?
Chelios sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tepes Iii is trying desperately to improve position.
Chelios trying to control but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios prevents Tepes Iii from getting the reversal.
Chelios wants to control the action but instead Tepes Iii gets a body lock and reverses into Chelios's guard! Nice work!
Tepes Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
Chelios pulls Tepes Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Chelios is trying to hold Tepes Iii in close to prevent damage but Tepes Iii has managed to pass into half guard.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Chelios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Chelios clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chelios jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chelios sizes up Tepes Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tepes Iii throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
Chelios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chelios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice shot by Chelios.
Tepes Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Chelios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chelios buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chelios goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Chelios finds it's target.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but Chelios moves out of range easily.
Chelios was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Chelios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tepes Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Chelios is just out of range.
A head kick from Chelios lands but Tepes Iii takes it in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of Tepes Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes Iii is rocked!
Tepes Iii lands with a cross.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes Iii.
Chelios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Chelios strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chelios crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Chelios gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Chelios manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chelios lands a jab.
Tepes Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Tepes Iii throws a hook but Chelios blocks it.
Tepes Iii tests Chelios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chelios to score with a decent uppercut.
Tepes Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelios finish him?
The cut above Vlad Tepes Iii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii seems to have recovered his senses.
Chelios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chelios moves into the clinch.
Chelios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios prevents a body shot from Tepes Iii.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios struggles to land a body shot inside as Tepes Iii controls his hands.
Chelios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chelios moves away from the strike by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to land a front kick but Chelios steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes Iii. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Tepes Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chelios, as that shot connected.
Tepes Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Chelios moves out of range.
Tepes Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios tries to clinch
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chelios takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Chelios misses with a hook. Tepes Iii ducked under it nicely.
Tepes Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelios throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tepes Iii's head.
Chelios slips a straight right by Tepes Iii.
Chelios connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Jensen Chelios will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Chelios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chelios fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Chelios's front leg with a kick but Chelios checks it.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chelios waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Chelios swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios throws a body kick that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chelios's knee momentarily.
Chelios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chelios misses with a wild combination.
Tepes Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Chelios misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Chelios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chelios at a distance.
Chelios looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Chelios scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Tepes Iii.
Chelios fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tepes Iii checks it well.
Nice jab there from Tepes Iii.
Chelios jabs Tepes Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tepes Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tepes Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Tepes Iii works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chelios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tepes Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chelios clinches up against the cage.
Tepes Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chelios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tepes Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Chelios gets an underhook and turns Tepes Iii into the cage.
Tepes Iii tries to throw a body punch but Chelios avoids it by throwing Tepes Iii back against the cage.
Tepes Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chelios as Tepes Iii tries to tie him up.
Chelios manages to break the clinch.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Tepes Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chelios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes Iii misses with a low kick.
Chelios swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Tepes Iii does it's job there.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chelios blocks a jab.
Chelios jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tepes Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios is looking for a counter combo.
Jensen Chelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from Chelios.
Chelios darts in and clinches Tepes Iii up against the cage.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chelios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tepes Iii's efforts to push away.
Tepes Iii tries to work over Chelios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chelios pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tepes Iii.
Chelios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chelios.
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Tepes Iii controls the action.
Chelios blocks an uppercut.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chelios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Chelios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chelios, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Chelios!
Jensen Chelios retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jensen Chelios thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 6 p4p, 23 weight class) and Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Kahn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is كارتل مدان. Lõhmus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amon Amarth - The Way of Vikings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joosep Lõhmus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lõhmus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lõhmus has time to react.
Lõhmus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
A nice side step and Lõhmus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Lõhmus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lõhmus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lõhmus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lõhmus!
Lõhmus lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Kahn scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Joosep Lõhmus has been cut.
Kahn scores with a jab. Lõhmus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn cracks Lõhmus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kahn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lõhmus to stand back up!
Lõhmus is rocked!
Kahn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn slips a straight right by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Lõhmus feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lõhmus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Lõhmus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lõhmus lands a right hook to the body.
Lõhmus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahn under the eye.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kahn's head.
Lõhmus sizes up Kahn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn throws an off balance right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Lõhmus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lõhmus works the jab nicely.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Kahn misses the jab.
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Lõhmus is out of range.
Kahn checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
Lõhmus scores with a hook.
Kahn throws a push kick but Lõhmus slaps the foot to one side.
Kahn closes the distance and clinches.
Lõhmus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lõhmus's elbow.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lõhmus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lõhmus misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Lõhmus back against the cage.
Lõhmus pushes Kahn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lõhmus misses with some punches.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lõhmus backwards.
Kahn tries to work over Lõhmus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lõhmus fails to land.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lõhmus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lõhmus backwards.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Lõhmus.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lõhmus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lõhmus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range.
Lõhmus jabs at Kahn's body.
Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lõhmus slips under a jab from Kahn.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Lõhmus's front leg but catches the back leg as Lõhmus tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus punishes Kahn's body with a nice straight punch.
Kahn thuds his shin into the meat of Lõhmus's side.
Kahn slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joosep Lõhmus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lõhmus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Lõhmus checks it.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Joosep Lõhmus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Lõhmus slips the punch.
Lõhmus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lõhmus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lõhmus throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lõhmus counters with a nice body kick.
Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Lõhmus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lõhmus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lõhmus digs a good hook to Kahn's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lõhmus jabs at Kahn's body.
Kahn moves out of range as Lõhmus strikes.
Lõhmus lands with a good body shot.
Kahn tries to land a leg kick but Lõhmus saw it coming and moves away.
Lõhmus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kahn misses with a jab to the body
and Lõhmus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lõhmus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn staying out of range there.
Kahn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kahn.
A low kick from Lõhmus is predictable there
and Kahn counters with a low kick, right behind Lõhmus 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and Kahn settles back down.
Lõhmus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kahn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Kahn drops Lõhmus with a beautiful combination! Lõhmus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kahn is looking for the KO!
Kahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kahn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kahn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Lõhmus tries a quick counter leg kick but Kahn is wise to it.
Lõhmus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lõhmus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kahn slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lõhmus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lõhmus lands with a shot to the body.
Lõhmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Lõhmus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lõhmus throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lõhmus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lõhmus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lõhmus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kahn with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lõhmus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Lõhmus looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Lõhmus lands a head shot.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn throws a right hand that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahn throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Lõhmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
Kahn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lõhmus doesn't seem bothered though.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Kahn throws a low kick, looking for Lõhmus's leg but Lõhmus calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Lõhmus.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahn walks into a stiff left hand from Lõhmus.
Kahn misses with an uppercut
and Lõhmus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kahn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Lõhmus misses.
Nice defenses there by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Kahn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lõhmus with a jab.
Kahn misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Kahn misses with a hook. Lõhmus ducked under it nicely.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus is looking to slow Kahn down with leg kicks.
Kahn takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
Lõhmus tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Kahn.
Lõhmus throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lõhmus.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn throws a low kick but Lõhmus moves out of range easily.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lõhmus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Lõhmus misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus connects with a solid leg kick.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus avoids the body shot from Kahn.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Lõhmus as he checks the leg kick.
Lõhmus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kahn throws a lazy body kick
and Lõhmus counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lõhmus throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
A left lands for Lõhmus.
Some bone on bone action there as Lõhmus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lõhmus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lõhmus with a nice calf kick.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lõhmus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kahn lands with a right hand.
Kahn misses the body punch
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lõhmus.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
A low kick from Kahn misses
and Lõhmus counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Lõhmus.
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lõhmus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Lõhmus's head but Lõhmus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Kahn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn feints and then cracks Lõhmus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lõhmus down.
Kahn sizes up Lõhmus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kahn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lõhmus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahn tries a low kick but Lõhmus avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus connects with a body shot.
Lõhmus misses with a head kick.
Kahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kahn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lõhmus's hands.
Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kahn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kahn blocks a leg kick.
Lõhmus scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lõhmus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joosep Lõhmus just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lõhmus. That's going to slow Kahn down.
Kahn misses with a body shot
and Lõhmus counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook
and Kahn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lõhmus really felt that one!
A jab from Kahn misses.
Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lõhmus lands a slapping body shot.
Kahn misses with a low kick as Lõhmus jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn tries to move into range but Lõhmus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lõhmus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn lands a head shot.
Lõhmus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lõhmus checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn misses with a leg kick.
Lõhmus 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.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn slips under a jab from Lõhmus.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lõhmus on the side of the head.
Kahn throws the left hand but Lõhmus avoids the punch easily.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lõhmus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kahn thows a leg kick but Lõhmus checks it
and Lõhmus counters with a straight right hand.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries to clinch there but Lõhmus circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lõhmus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lõhmus.
Kahn scores with a spinning back kick!
Lõhmus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kahn throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lõhmus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Kahn checks a low kick from Lõhmus.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn tries a head kick but it misses.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahn misses with a looping right.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lõhmus throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn throws a hook but Lõhmus avoids it easily.
Lõhmus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lõhmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahn checks a leg kick.
Lõhmus moves out of range of the leg kick from Kahn.
Lõhmus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a solid leg kick but Lõhmus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kahn.
Lõhmus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kahn takes a swing at Lõhmus's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lõhmus! But no joy.
Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kahn misses with the body kick
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Lõhmus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lõhmus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lõhmus misses the jab.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Lõhmus lands.
Kahn swings widly with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lõhmus misses with a straight left.
Kahn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lõhmus's cut.
That's time! Kahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lõhmus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahn has time to react.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus lands a body shot.
Kahn cracks Lõhmus with an open hand slap.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lõhmus is out of range and Kahn settles back down.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lõhmus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kahn doesn't seem phased though.
Kahn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lõhmus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kahn blocks a jab.
Lõhmus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Lõhmus misses.
Lõhmus throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lõhmus's corner calls for a 1-2. Lõhmus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it.
Lõhmus scores with the left hand. Kahn knows he should have avoided that one.
Lõhmus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Lõhmus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lõhmus lands a nice looking body shot.
Lõhmus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kahn's knee momentarily.
Lõhmus connects with a leg kick.
Kahn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lõhmus counters with a thumping low kick.
Lõhmus connects with an inside leg kick.
Kahn lands a leg kick that knocks Lõhmus off balance momentarily.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lõhmus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Lõhmus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Kahn misses
letting Lõhmus counter with a right hand.
Kahn motions for Lõhmus to come forward. Kahn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Lõhmus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lõhmus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahn scores with a body shot.
Lõhmus misses with an uppercut.
Lõhmus moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Lõhmus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lõhmus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Lõhmus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
It seemed like Lõhmus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lõhmus checks the leg kick.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lõhmus.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Lõhmus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joosep Lõhmus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lõhmus takes a step back to recover.
Good exchange - Lõhmus coming out on top.
Kahn wants to clinch.
Lõhmus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahn.
Lõhmus lands with an uppercut that bounces Kahn off the cage and back into range.
Kahn throws a lazy body kick
and Lõhmus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lõhmus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kahn looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn looks for the body kick but Lõhmus saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn throws out a leg kick but Lõhmus moves out of range and Kahn only half commits.
Lõhmus throws out a counter right but Kahn avoids it with no problem.
Lõhmus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lõhmus throws out a loose jab but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Lõhmus is just out of range.
Lõhmus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kahn jabs Lõhmus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kahn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Lõhmus misses the target.
Lõhmus takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Kahn throwing a counter right hand but Lõhmus manages to avoid it.
Lõhmus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lõhmus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lõhmus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
Joosep Lõhmus is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joosep Lõhmus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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