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Highland 151 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Monferand (ranked 2954 p4p, 25603 weight class) and Vasilij Krasnov (ranked 365 p4p, 668 weight class). Vasilij Krasnov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Monferand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasilij Krasnov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnov is looking to clinch but Monferand is avoiding it.
Krasnov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monferand is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krasnov's half guard.
Krasnov manages to get to full guard.
Monferand stands up over Krasnov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Monferand tries to free his leg and advance position but Krasnov is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krasnov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Monferand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krasnov on the ground.
Monferand is looking to work some ground and pound but Krasnov has wrist control.
Monferand trying to move into half guard but instead Krasnov has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnov is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monferand working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krasnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krasnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Monferand is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand looking to control.
Krasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krasnov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monferand seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Krasnov advances to half guard.
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.
Krasnov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Monferand is trying to get back to full guard.
Monferand wants to control but Krasnov is keeping busy.
Monferand is looking to improve his position.
Krasnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monferand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krasnov is thwarting Monferand's attempts to control the position.
Krasnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Monferand does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monferand tries to roll over but Krasnov keeps him under control.
Krasnov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monferand is looking to improve his position.
Krasnov wants to take a breather but Monferand is having none of it.
Monferand keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monferand gets full guard.
Monferand pulls Krasnov in close to his closed guard and prevents Krasnov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Monferand looking to control but Krasnov passes into half guard.
Monferand might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Monferand is not content to let Krasnov control the position.
Krasnov thows a huge punch but Monferand dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monferand blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krasnov.
Krasnov is looking to take a break and control but Monferand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monferand is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krasnov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monferand on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monferand tries to get out of the position.
Monferand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krasnov wants to take a breather but Monferand is having none of it.
Krasnov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monferand trying to hold on to Krasnov's head to control him but Krasnov postures up.
Monferand is not content to let Krasnov control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monferand wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasilij Krasnov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Krasnov does no damage.
Monferand tries to counter with a takedown but Krasnov is quick to defend against it.
Monferand looks to throw the jab but Krasnov is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Krasnov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Monferand needs to keep his hands up - Krasnov had a free shot at his head there.
Monferand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krasnov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasilij Krasnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monferand thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krasnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krasnov looks to land a right hand but Monferand moved out of range.
Monferand changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monferand.
Monferand closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Krasnov quickly recovers to half guard.
Krasnov trying to hold on to Monferand's head to control him but Monferand postures up.
Krasnov is not content to let Monferand control the position.
Monferand is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Monferand scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krasnov is looking for a sweep. Monferand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Monferand working the head and body with strikes.
Monferand thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krasnov has hold of Monferand's hands but Monferand slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monferand trying to control from Krasnov's half guard. Krasnov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monferand connects with a couple of short punches.
Monferand throws a big right hand that misses.
Krasnov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Krasnov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Monferand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monferand working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krasnov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monferand chips away with some ground and pound.
Monferand chips away with some ground and pound.
Monferand pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krasnov is keeping the position for now.
Monferand chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnov controls Monferand momentarily but Monferand frees himself.
Krasnov keeping moving, preventing Monferand from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Monferand's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krasnov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Monferand distracts Krasnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krasnov striking off his back but it's not causing Monferand any problems.
Monferand has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monferand trying to control but Krasnov is working from the bottom.
Krasnov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monferand trying to control the position from guard on top but Krasnov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monferand lands a couple of elbows.
Monferand scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Monferand wants to pass the guard but Krasnov is keeping the position.
Krasnov trying to control the position.
Monferand postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Krasnov is rocked!
Monferand distracts Krasnov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krasnov is still in real trouble! Can Monferand finish him?
Monferand gets to his feet and stands over Krasnov, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Krasnov felt that one! Monferand unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Krasnov from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Monferand!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Bird (ranked 3978 p4p, 3274 weight class) and Regal Montgomery (ranked 422 p4p, 356 weight class). Regal Montgomery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regal Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montgomery but Montgomery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montgomery has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Montgomery is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Montgomery circles away and we're back to standing.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bird misses with a low kick as Montgomery jumps back.
Bird rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montgomery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bird throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance.
Montgomery closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Montgomery lands in his opponent's guard.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery pushes down on Bird's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montgomery in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery trying to control the action but Bird is working from the bottom.
Montgomery is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Montgomery.
Bird is trying to escape back to his feet but Montgomery uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Montgomery staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Montgomery tries to move to mount but Bird blocks the move with his legs.
Montgomery working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bird knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montgomery on the ground.
Montgomery in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is holding Montgomery down, trying to stall.
Montgomery remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Bird is trying to buck Montgomery off.
Montgomery wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working.
Montgomery has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montgomery looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Regal Montgomery dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Montgomery doesn't manage to clinch there - Bird circles away.
Conor Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery is looking to clinch.
Montgomery drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Montgomery has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!
Montgomery has isolated one of Bird's arms. Bird looking to fight him off but Montgomery twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery!
Regal Montgomery 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Necmettin Hoca (ranked 3423 p4p, 2027 weight class) and Punchy Cartwright (ranked 368 p4p, 241 weight class). Cartwright has chosen A Pound of Flesh as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoca under the eye.
Cartwright getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright works the jab nicely.
Hoca lands a glancing blow to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cartwright lands a nice looking body shot.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoca moves forwards but Cartwright connects with a nice, 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!
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoca.
Hoca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cartwright.
Cartwright connects with a right hand. Hoca shakes it off.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoca moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Hoca loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.
Cartwright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cartwright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cartwright looking to score a takedown here. Hoca is defending well but Cartwright drives through and ends up in Hoca's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cartwright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright passes Hoca's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoca trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hoca.
Hoca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoca tries to get out of the position.
Cartwright content to control rather than advance.
Cartwright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoca defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoca has his hands clasped together around Cartwright's back. He's all about the action.
Hoca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Hoca is defending it quite comfortably.
Cartwright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cartwright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoca does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Cartwright controlling the action here.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Hoca is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Hoca is defending well.
Still in half guard, Cartwright seems content to control.
Hoca is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoca avoid being mounted?
Hoca holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cartwright misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Hoca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoca walks into a straight right hand from Cartwright.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoca misses with a straight right.
Hoca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hoca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoca moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartwright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright throws a shot from downtown. Hoca moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright connects with a right hand. Hoca shakes it off.
Cartwright lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a leg kick but Hoca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Necmettin Hoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoca.
Hoca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Hoca shows good takedown defense.
Hoca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Cartwright.
A big left from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright sizes up Hoca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Hoca.
Hoca takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoca should have avoided that one.
Cartwright seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Hoca sprawls well.
Hoca checks the leg kick.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoca swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright is looking for the big counter here.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Cartwright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoca throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright slips a jab from Hoca.
Cartwright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoca. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoca.
Cartwright works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cartwright throws a right and a left that Hoca avoids nicely.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoca misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Hoca misses.
Cartwright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartwright fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Hoca saw that one coming.
Hoca throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Cartwright lands a really nice looking cross but Hoca seems unphased.
Cartwright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoca on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Hoca misses its intended target.
Hoca scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Hoca.
Hoca throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright counters with a left and a right that stings Hoca.
Cartwright tried to score with a low kick but Hoca checks it.
A jab from Cartwright finds it's way through Hoca's defenses.
Cartwright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cartwright digs a good hook to Hoca's body.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
Hoca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cartwright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cartwright throws out the jab.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Cartwright lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to move into range but Hoca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Hoca.
Cartwright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hoca cracks Cartwright with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cartwright to stand back up!
Cartwright throws a nice looking combination but Hoca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target.
Hoca is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cartwright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Hoca ducks down to avoid it.
Hoca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cartwright looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Hoca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoca throws a hook to the side of Cartwright's head but Cartwright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartwright throws a series of punches but Hoca avoids them all with ease.
Hoca throws a poor cross that misses
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Hoca blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Cartwright is predictable there
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
Hoca misses with a hook.
Hoca looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Cartwright with the counter takedown but Hoca avoids it easily.
Cartwright looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Hoca is working away.
Necmettin Hoca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoca is trying to control but can't.
Hoca wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is looking to advance position but Hoca won't allow it.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura but Hoca is defending well.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Hoca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cartwright on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Hoca is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hoca tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Hoca is working hard here to advance position.
Cartwright works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cartwright with good strikes from the mount here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartwright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy Cartwright!
Punchy Cartwright 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Love Yourz (ranked 2590 p4p, 1814 weight class) and Aiko San (ranked 296 p4p, 222 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Love Yourz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aiko San!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San tries to clinch there but Yourz circles away.
A cross from San lands.
San throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yourz throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it.
San rushes Yourz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yourz lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yourz throws an elbow but misses.
San pushes Yourz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yourz throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
San blocks the elbow strike.
Yourz blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yourz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from San - that landed with a thud.
San lands a right hand.
San blocks an elbow strike from Yourz.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San tries to throw a body punch but Yourz avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
San lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yourz or not.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Yourz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourz lands a shoulder strike.
San lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yourz takes a shot to the head.
San scores with a hook to the body.
San works on Yourz's body with a couple of short punches.
Yourz is breathing heavily.
Yourz misses with a hook from the clinch.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yourz backwards.
Yourz takes a shot to the head.
San lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yourz backwards.
A short right from San on the inside.
San lands a body punch.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San lands with a short shot to the head.
 Yourz is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Oh Yourz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San lands with a left to the head.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San lands with a left to the head.
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
Yourz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yourz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
San scores with a hook to the body.
San lands with a right to the head.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
San lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Yourz to his knees! San keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aiko San!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 1563 p4p, 1660 weight class) and Dax Crumper (ranked 195 p4p, 204 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murphy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's. On his way into the cage it seems that Liam Murphy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Liam Murphy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Dax Crumper!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy jabs Crumper right on the nose. Crumper blinks but takes it well.
Crumper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crumper staying out of range there.
Murphy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crumper gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Crumper manages to avoid it.
Crumper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murphy's guard.
Murphy wants to stand but Crumper is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Crumper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crumper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murphy wants to stand up but Crumper is controlling him.
Crumper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Crumper prevents Murphy from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crumper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Murphy is trying to stand up here but Crumper is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crumper is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Crumper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crumper stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crumper connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Crumper in his half guard.
Murphy tries to kick Crumper off in order to stand up. Crumper Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy is not content to let Crumper control the position.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet.
Crumper working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Crumper lands an elbow.
Crumper prevents Murphy from escaping the position.
Crumper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Murphy wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Crumper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jab by Murphy.
Crumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crumper.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Crumper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Murphy pushes Crumper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crumper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Crumper trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Murphy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Crumper in side control lands a decent elbow.
Murphy is trying to get back to his feet.
Crumper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crumper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crumper trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Crumper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Crumper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crumper prevents Murphy from escaping the position.
Crumper is staying tight to Murphy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Crumper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Crumper drags him back down.
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy tries to escape but Crumper is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy is not content to let Crumper control the position.
Crumper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Murphy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crumper connects with a decent elbow.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Crumper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Crumper trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is pushing Crumper's head away, looking to escape. Crumper manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murphy pushes Crumper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Crumper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dax Crumper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Crumper wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Murphy wants to stand up but Crumper is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper is pushing down on Murphy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murphy is fighting to maintain full guard but Crumper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crumper lands strikes from half guard.
Crumper is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumper prevents Murphy from standing back up.
Crumper winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crumper is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it.
Crumper landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crumper in particular looking to stall.
Crumper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dax Crumper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumper not doing much here.
Murphy is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Crumper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crumper is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Crumper passes into half guard.
Murphy pushes Crumper off looking to stand but Crumper dives back in and keeps control.
Crumper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Crumper thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Crumper stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Crumper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Crumper is controlling him
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murphy tries to sprawl but Crumper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Crumper trying to control the pace.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper is controlling the pace.
Liam Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crumper prevents Murphy from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Crumper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crumper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Crumper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ries (ranked 989 p4p, 891 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 133 p4p, 117 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ries throws a body shot but no joy.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Ries pushes him away.
Ries misses with the combination.
Skinner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skinner scores with a nice head shot.
Ries doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ries throws an overhand right that lands on Skinner's shoulder, as Skinner tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Ries seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ries throws a hook to the side of Skinner's head but Skinner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Skinner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries staying out of range there.
Skinner scores with a nice head shot.
Ries connects with a crisp jab.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ries was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ries slips under a jab from Skinner.
Skinner throws a body shot but no joy.
Ries throws a big counter combination but Skinner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skinner scores with a jab to the head.
Ries stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Skinner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries cracks Skinner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skinner tries to clinch but Ries is having none of it.
Ries jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ries moves away.
Skinner jabs Ries right on the nose. Ries blinks but takes it well.
Ries throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ries on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ries getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Skinner misses.
Skinner misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Ries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ries swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skinner takes a swing at Ries's ribcage but misses.
Ries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Ries closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ries misses with a double jab.
Ries takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skinner moves out of range of the strikes.
Ries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Skinner finds it's way through Ries's defenses.
Skinner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ries had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ries ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ries swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skinner misses with a two punch combination.
Skinner lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skinner.
Ries on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Skinner moves into the clinch.
Skinner pushes off an throws an elbow but Ries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ries manages to break the clinch.
Skinner instigates a clinch.
Ries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shug Skinner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skinner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Ries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ries looks to score with a jab to the body but Skinner is just out of range.
Skinner slips a straight right by Ries.
Ries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skinner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shug Skinner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ries throws an overhand right that lands on Skinner's shoulder, as Skinner tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner slips under a jab.
Ries swings for the body but Skinner moves out of range.
Ries punishes Skinner's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries throws a shot from downtown. Skinner moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Ries.
Ries sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Ries avoids it this time.
Skinner sizes up Ries with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skinner throws a big shot that misses.
Skinner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skinner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ries.
Ries misses with a kick to the body.
Ries sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Ries avoids it this time.
Ries slips a straight right by Skinner.
No joy there for Ries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Skinner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skinner throws a lazy uppercut
and Ries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Ries keeps it at a distance.
Ries looks to land a left hand but Skinner moved out of range nicely.
Ries with a nice calf kick.
Ries tries a head kick but it misses.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Ries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ries is looking to counter punch.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Ries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ries ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skinner throws out the jab.
Ries swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ries avoids the body shot from Skinner.
A little feinted left hand from Ries on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skinner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skinner staying out of range there.
Ries sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Ries avoids it this time.
Skinner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Skinner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ries sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ries misses with a looping left.
Skinner wants to clinch up but Ries keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Ries tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skinner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skinner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ries.
Ries throws a hook but Skinner avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ries!
Ries uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skinner.
Ries was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skinner jabs at Ries's body.
Skinner misses with a hook.
Ries went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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 Eric Ries will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Skinner throws a right hand that misses
and Ries counters with a left and a right that stings Skinner.
Skinner takes a swing at Ries's ribcage but misses.
Ries misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Ries does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skinner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skinner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No joy there for Ries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Ries shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ries throws out a loose jab but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skinner slips a straight right by Ries.
Ries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner wants to counter with a clinch but Ries pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner blocks a jab.
Ries scores with a jab.
Ries fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skinner.
Skinner clinches with his opponent.
Ries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skinner throws a series of punches but Ries avoids them all with ease.
Skinner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skinner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ries misses with a hook. Skinner ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with a hook.
A big right from Skinner misses.
Skinner scores with a jab to the head.
Skinner misses with a straight left.
Skinner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ries.
Skinner wants to counter the offense by Ries and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skinner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Skinner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Ries misses the target.
Ries throws a front kick that sends Skinner stumbling back into the cage.
Ries missing with a left hand there. Skinner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ries misses with a hook. Skinner ducked under it nicely.
Ries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skinner slips under a jab.
Ries tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skinner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ries fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skinner tries to counter with a clinch but Ries shakes him off and moves away.
Skinner missing with a left hand there. Ries was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skinner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ries.
Ries tries to keep at a distance but Skinner has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner lands a right hand.
Ries breaks the clinch.
Skinner misses with an uppercut
and Ries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ries throws a low kick, looking for Skinner's leg but Skinner calmly moves out of range.
Skinner moves in looking to clinch but Ries pushes him off.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Ries misses with a wild body shot.
Ries sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Ries avoids it this time.
Skinner moves out of range as Ries strikes.
Ries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skinner manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skinner blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Ries.
I think Ries 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Ries!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Leonov (ranked 917 p4p, 1300 weight class) and Mike Ziskie (ranked 134 p4p, 193 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
Ziskie defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie takes one to the side of the head.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Leonov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Ziskie blocks the low kick.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Some bone on bone action there as Ziskie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Ziskie takes one to the chin there.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Ziskie shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov throws a chopping leg kick but Ziskie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov looks for the body kick but Ziskie saw that one coming.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov throws out a leg kick but Ziskie moves out of range and Leonov only half commits.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ziskie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
It looks like Leonov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Ziskie shrugs it off though.
Leonov misses with a low kick as Ziskie jumps back.
Leonov lands with a nice body punch.
Ziskie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziskie's sensitive parts.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie checks it.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ziskie blocks the leg kick.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.
Ziskie gets a clinch.
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a big head kick but Ziskie shrugs it off.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Ziskie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Ziskie blocks the low kick.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov throws a chopping leg kick but Ziskie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov thows a body kick. Ziskie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziskies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
Leonov throws a solid leg kick but Ziskie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonov.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Leonov throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Leonov thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Donk. Leonov catches Ziskie right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov is looking to chop away at Ziskie's legs.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov throws a low kick but Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Ziskie clinches up with Leonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Ziskie misses.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziskie tries to clinch up.
Ziskie ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
Leonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov lands a high kick!
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziskie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov looks to land a body kick but Ziskie moved away.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonov lands a high kick!
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
It looked like Leonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
Leonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziskie moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Leonov blocking some punches.
Leonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ziskie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leonov tries to land a leg kick but Ziskie saw it coming and moves away.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
Ziskie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a good jab.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Ziskie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov motions for Ziskie to come forward. Leonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Leonov throws a low kick but Ziskie moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie checks a low kick from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Leonov misses.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
Ziskie throws a good cross that connects.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Leonov tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Leonov lands a nice hook to Ziskie's body. Ziskie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Leonov thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziskie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Ziskie didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonov as he connects with a hook.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
Leonov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziskie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
After winning the bout, Nikolay Leonov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 447 p4p, 830 weight class) and Mariusz Dominator (ranked 73 p4p, 129 weight class). Phuc Dat Bich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Mariusz Dominator!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich ducks under a wild hook from Dominator.
Bich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominator.
Bich darts in looking for a takedown but Dominator gets double underhooks and turns Bich into the cage.
Bich gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bich is taking a breather. Dominator says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dominator's head.
Bich is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dominator defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bich.
Bich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dominator throws a right hand that Bich ducks under and follows up with a left that Bich also avoids with ease.
Dominator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dominator throws a head punch that misses.
Bich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dominator.
Dominator throws a punch but it's blocked by Bich.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dominator.
Dominator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dominator pushes Bich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominator struggles to land a body shot inside as Bich controls his hands.
Dominator tries to work over Bich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dominator throws a punch but it's blocked by Bich.
Dominator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dominator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Dominator misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dominator.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dominator smiles and moves away.
Bich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Bich shoots for a takedown but Dominator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dominator is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dominator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dominator missing with a left hand there. Bich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bich looks to clinch
and Bich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dominator takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bich shoots in for a takedown but Dominator shows good takedown defense.
Bich dodges the punch combination from Dominator.
Bich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dominator manages to circle out of the way.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominator throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dominator misses with a wild combination.
Bich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dominator tries to avoid it but Bich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dominator to the ground. Dominator escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dominator connects with a jab.
Dominator throws a body punch but Bich moves out of range.
Dominator stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dominator wants it to stay on the feet.
Dominator connects with a single shot there.
Dominator is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dominator throws a leg kick which misses Bich's front leg but catches the back leg as Bich tries to avoid it.
Bich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dominator.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominator misses with a series of wild punches.
Dominator throws a hook to the side of Bich's head but Bich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Dominator on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominator pushes Bich away with a front kick.
Dominator lands a nice looking body shot.
Bich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dominator.
It looked like Bich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dominator throws a jab but it's blocked by Bich.
Dominator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dominator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bich's head backwards.
Dominator throws a hook but Bich avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Dominator.
Dominator looks to land a left hand but Bich moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Dominator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dominator throws a solid leg kick but Bich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dominator.
Bich moves out of range of the strikes.
Bich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dominator is trying to defend but Bich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bich decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Phuc Dat Bich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bich moves out of range of the strikes.
Dominator throws a body kick that misses.
Bich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich tries a low kick but Dominator avoids it.
Bich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bich drops his hands momentarily and Dominator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dominator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dominator, up you get!
Dominator gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bich gets to his feet - Dominator follows without any prompting.
Bich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dominator swivels and escapes.
Dominator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bich shoots in for a double leg but Dominator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dominator misses with a straight left.
Jab from Dominator.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dominator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dominator sprawls well. Dominator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bich gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Bich decides to stand back up. Bich steps back and let's Dominator get back to his feet.
Dominator lands a glancing blow to the side of Bich's head.
Mariusz Dominator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominator.
Dominator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominator throws a leg kick but Bich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bich tries for a takedown but Dominator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dominator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dominator is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bich gets a double leg takedown into Dominator's guard.
Bich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bich wants to pass the guard but Dominator is keeping the position.
Dominator being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominator'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 Phuc Dat Bich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phuc Dat Bich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A swing and a miss from Dominator.
Bich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dominator tries a low kick but Bich avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dominator, as that shot connected.
Dominator throws a lazy right hand but Bich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dominator.
A slow jab from Dominator misses its intended target.
Dominator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bich darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bich not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich stands up and beckons Dominator to join him on the feet.
Bich dives in and grabs Dominator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dominator pushes down on Bich's head and hops out.
Dominator let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bich fails with a takedown attempt.
Bich throws a jab when Dominator was well out of range.
Dominator scores with a nice right hand.
Bich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dominator connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bich shoots in looking for a takedown. Dominator tries to sprawl out of it but Bich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dominator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dominator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dominator throws a good cross that connects.
Bich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dominator.
Dominator throws a head kick but Bich moves out of range.
Dominator works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bich looks to land a combination but Dominator avoids it well.
Bich looks for a takedown but Dominator sprawls well.
Bich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bich tries for a takedown but Dominator circles away easily
and Dominator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bich slips a straight right by Dominator.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dominator checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Dominator.
Dominator misses with a hook. Bich ducked under it nicely.
Dominator misses with a hook.
Bich takes one on the button.
Mariusz Dominator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dominator's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bich under the eye.
Dominator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bich throws a counter high kick but Dominator was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dominator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bich.
Dominator just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBich.
Dominator scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dominator misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominator moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Dominator was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dominator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bich manages to avoid it.
Bich shoots in for a double leg but Dominator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bich misses with a takedown attempt - Dominator sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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!
Dominator works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dominator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dominator!
Bich throws an elbow but Dominator slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bich trying to control the action but Dominator is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Dominator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dominator 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Dominator!
A victorious Mariusz Dominator 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Godoi (ranked 42 p4p, 369 weight class) and Muchy Cartwright (ranked 7 p4p, 52 weight class). Cartwright has chosen Mauled as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Godoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright forces Godoi back against the cage and clinches.
Godoi stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Godoi after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright tries to land knees in the clinch but Godoi avoids the damage to the body.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
Cartwright pushes Godoi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Godoi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright lands with a light punch inside.
Godoi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cartwright is trying to trip Godoi. He has hold of a leg but Godoi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cartwright persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright won't allow Godoi to sweep him here.
Cartwright content to stall in guard here.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Godoi is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cartwright controlling from the top position.
Cartwright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cartwright with a lazy takedown attempt
and Godoi counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Godoi's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Guilherme Godoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muchy Cartwright.
Cartwright throws a head kick but Godoi moves out of range.
Godoi is looking to counter punch.
Cartwright tries to clinch up
and Godoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright closes the distance looking to clinch
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cartwright swings for the body but Godoi moves out of range.
Godoi misses with a body shot.
Godoi misses with a hook.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Godoi circles away.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch but Godoi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Godoi misses the target.
Cartwright has a takedown stuffed.
Guilherme Godoi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright rushes Godoi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godoi breaks from the clinch.
Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up with Godoi, looking for a takedown. Cartwright pushes Godoi against the cage but Godoi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright shoots for a takedown but Godoi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Godoi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Muchy Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Godoi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Godoi circles away.
Cartwright throws a hook but Godoi avoids it easily.
Godoi scores with a body shot.
Godoi looks to land a right hand but Cartwright moved out of range.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Godoi defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Godoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cartwright misses with a jab to the body
and Godoi counters with a nice right hand that sends Cartwright toppling to the canvas! Cartwright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Godoi finish him?!
Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godoi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Cartwright's head, knocking him out cold! Godoi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Godoi!
Guilherme Godoi retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Guilherme Godoi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 75 p4p, 195 weight class) and Needle Dick (ranked 14 p4p, 32 weight class). Dick is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Watch where you're going, Needle Dick!. Needle Dick 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Needle Dick!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick looks to throw the jab but Trollslayer is out of range.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trollslayer.
Dick lands a head shot.
It looks like Balin Trollslayer has been cut.
Dick misses with a right hand
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Dick dodges it nicely.
Dick trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Dick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trollslayer is working away from the top position though.
Dick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Trollslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trollslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dick can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trollslayer is nestled in close to Dick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dick wants to control but Trollslayer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trollslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dick defending well though.
Dick wants to get back to full guard.
Dick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trollslayer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trollslayer's back!
Dick controlling well, preventing Trollslayer from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dick's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dick just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Trollslayer prevents Dick from getting a body triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer trying to control the action but Dick just sinks the hooks in.
Dick keeps control of the position as Trollslayer tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trollslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer staying busy and making it hard for Dick to control.
Dick slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dick trying to control.
Trollslayer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dick looking to control but Trollslayer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dick avoids the attempt from Trollslayer to control.
Dick controlling the position easily from mount.
Dick tries to control but Trollslayer wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Needle Dick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Balin Trollslayer'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.
Trollslayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Dick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trollslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Dick fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Dick working a defensive guard here.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Dick rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dick wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer seems keen to control Dick's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
Trollslayer wants to sweep here but Dick controlling him for the moment.
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dick is looking to pass into half guard but Trollslayer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trollslayer is in guard.
Dick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
It looks like Needle Dick has been cut.
Trollslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dick wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trollslayer is pushing down on Dick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dick is fighting to maintain full guard but Trollslayer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dick is looking for a sweep. Trollslayer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trollslayer connects with a nice short shot to Dick's temple.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dick can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is trying to get back to full guard.
Trollslayer slips a nice elbow through Dick's hands, connecting with Dick's forehead.
Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trollslayer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trollslayer lands strikes from half guard.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trollslayer lands a nice short elbow.
Dick trying to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot! Dick's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Dick! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!
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pop
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