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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 2675 p4p, 6085 weight class) and Ted Meredith (ranked 350 p4p, 591 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Llewellyn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Doomsday. Meredith has chosen Skinny Boys - Skinny (They Can't Get Enough) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. AJ Llewellyn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ted Meredith!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meredith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meredith's head backwards.
Meredith throws a lazy uppercut
and Llewellyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Llewellyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meredith, pushing him back against the cage.
Llewellyn drags the fight down to the ground.
Llewellyn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meredith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meredith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meredith throws a big right hand that misses.
Meredith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meredith is posturing up here but Llewellyn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Meredith tries to roll out but it's too tight and Meredith has to tap! Slick submission there by Llewellyn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). AJ Llewellyn!
A very excited looking AJ Llewellyn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 1907 p4p, 3308 weight class) and Jonan Holzt (ranked 266 p4p, 421 weight class). Tuytuhlz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Lyke Tuytuhlz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jonan Holzt's chin.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonan Holzt!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holzt shoots and misses
and Tuytuhlz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tuytuhlz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tuytuhlz.
Holzt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp one two that drops Holzt! Tuytuhlz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Holzt to his feet! Holzt is in big trouble!
 Holzt is rocked!
Holzt misses with a takedown
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holzt is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuytuhlz finish him?
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonan Holzt.
Holzt looks winded!
Tuytuhlz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Holzt out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 1164 p4p, 3237 weight class) and Mapple Syrup (ranked 171 p4p, 413 weight class). Mapple Syrup will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ebubekir Siddik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mapple Syrup!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Siddik.
 It looks like Mapple Syrup has been cut.
Siddik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Siddik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Siddik drives through with a takedown into Syrup's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Syrup is rocked!
Siddik gets to his feet and stands over Syrup, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Syrup felt that one! Siddik unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Syrup from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
After the fight, Ebubekir Siddik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vudu Sims (ranked 1761 p4p, 1498 weight class) and Seamus Murphy (ranked 100 p4p, 89 weight class). Murphy has chosen Molly Malone- The Dubliners as his entrance music. The key to victory for Vudu Sims has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vudu Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seamus Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sims lands with a right hand.
Sims misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.
Sims manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Sims ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sims no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sims has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murphy has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sims gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sims will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sims's guard.
Sims scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sims coming out on top.
Sims with a nice cross.
Sims lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sims finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Sims scores with a three punch combo!
Murphy is rocked!
Sims throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Sims finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sims wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sims misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Sims fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy won't allow Sims to get back to his feet.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy stands up from Sims's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sims.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Sims seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sims lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sims misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sims manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sims manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sims will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sims is proving hard to escape from.
Sims is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vudu Sims 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.
Sims throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Sims pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sims misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Sims didn't expect that.
Murphy gets to his feet. Sims looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sims misses with a right hand
and Murphy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sims's guard.
Sims is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Sims is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sims blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sims decides to pull guard.
Sims wants to stand but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sims's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seamus Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sims comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sims throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Sims bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sims lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Sims.
Sims goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sims closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sims scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Sims both land. Nice combination.
Sims throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sims lands a lovely overhand right.
Sims misses with a lunging right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sims has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
Sims is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wanted to stand there but Sims had control of the position.
Sims is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Sims won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vudu Sims 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. This is the final round!
Sims throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sims tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Murphy manages to move to mount!
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Sims is holding on tight.
Sims is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Murphy is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Vudu Sims overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sims trying to get back to his feet but Murphy is in full control for now.
Murphy gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
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.
Murphy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sims throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sims won't be happy with that.
Murphy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sims throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Murphy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sims to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sims throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Sims had a free shot at his head there.
Sims connects with a body shot that sends Murphy's belly button to the back.
Sims throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sims!
Vudu Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy tries to stand but Sims is controlling his head.
Sims sneaks out the side door and pushes Murphy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Sims.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sims stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sims misses with a lunging right hand
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control.
Sims is trying to stand back up but Murphy is controlling him
Sims manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vudu Sims showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sims, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vudu Sims!
Our winner, Vudu Sims, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 953 p4p, 1697 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 139 p4p, 245 weight class). Bradley's entrance music is Sudbury Saturday Night. A fine choice. San has chosen Seven Samurai as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San lands a nice hook to Bradley's body. Bradley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
San fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
San scores with a nice right hand.
San defending well as Bradley loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Bradley misses.
San misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
San wants to clinch
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
San tries to clinch
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San moves into range and clinches up with Bradley.
A nice left hand lands by San.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
San prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
San lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradley.
San tries to throw a body punch but Bradley avoids it by throwing San back against the cage.
Bradley cracks San with a nice body shot.
San makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
San blocks a jab.
Bradley takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
Bradley scores with a body shot.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San moves to clinch but Bradley breaks away
and Bradley counters with a nice body shot.
San defending well as Bradley loads up on a big left hand.
Bradley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between San's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradley throws out the 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!
San takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bradley misses its target.
Nice shot lands for San.
San rushes Bradley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
San blocks the elbow strike.
Bradley manages to break the clinch.
San rushes Bradley and presses him up against the cage.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bradley lands with a short shot to the head.
San working aggressively here.
Bradley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Shichiroji San has been cut.
San lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bradley lands with a light punch inside.
Bradley lands a damaging elbow.
San working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from San fails to land.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley wants to break free but San has control.
Bradley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bradley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.
Bradley throws a head punch that misses.
San scores with a shot to the side of Bradley's head.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
San misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Bradley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
San lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from San.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradley blocks a body shot from San.
San blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradley.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but San is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Bradley - that landed with a thud.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
San misses with some punches.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San prevents a body shot from Bradley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bradley lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
Bradley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Bradley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
San lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
San misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shichiroji San will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shichiroji San'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.
San slips under a jab from Bradley.
Bradley thumps San with a low kick.
San slips a straight right by Bradley.
Bradley tries to land a front kick but San steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bradley scores with a nice right hand.
San lands a jab to the head.
Bradley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
San darts in trying to clinch
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San throws a shot to the body.
San tries to clinch up.
San misses with a double jab
and San takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - San looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
San has his takedown stuffed
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bradley under the eye.
Bradley lands with an uppercut that bounces San off the cage and back into range.
San tries to clinch
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from San.
San throws a jab when Bradley was well out of range.
Bradley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
San scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bradley in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley tries to keep at a distance but San has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradley tries to work over San's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradley manages to break the clinch.
San lands the left hand.
San looks to land a right hand but Bradley moved out of range.
San wants to clinch but Bradley slips to the side
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
Bradley missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
San pushes Bradley up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bradley's efforts to push away.
Bradley can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
Bradley takes a shot to the head.
Bradley takes a shot to the head.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Bradley gets through San's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bradley lands a hook to the side of the head.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but San is controlling the position.
Bradley misses with an elbow over the top.
Bradley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bradley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bradley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is trying to force a seperation but San has the dominant position.
Shichiroji San seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
A head punch on the inside from Bradley fails to land.
San misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
Bradley scores with a shoulder strike.
San misses with a body punch.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but San has him pressed against the cage.
San misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Bradley.
Bradley cracks San with a nice body shot.
Bradley throws a punch but it's blocked by San.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bradley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bradley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
San lands a left hand.
Bradley misses with a short punch on the inside.
San pushes Bradley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradley misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shichiroji San's cut.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
San throws out a powerful jab.
San slips under a jab from Bradley.
Bradley ducks right into an uppercut from San.
Nice defenses there by San.
Bradley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by San.
San tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
San misses with a takedown
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as San blocks the leg kick.
San tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bradley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Bradley counter with a right hand.
San misses with a left hand
and Bradley counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. San catches Bradley right on the button with a cross.
San tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
San looks to clinch
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San wants to clinch but Bradley slips to the side
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
San is rocked!
Derrick Bradley is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
Bradley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
San seems to have recovered his senses.
San throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bradley counters with a crisp right hand that drops San! Bradley lets San back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bradley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps San thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
San ducks under a wild hook from Bradley.
Bradley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bradley is looking to land body kicks.
Bradley avoids the body shot from San.
San throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bradley to counter with a crisp jab.
San fails with an attempt to clinch.
San tries to clinch up
and Bradley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
San is looking to clinch.
Bradley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
San swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley misses with a body shot.
Bradley takes one to the chin there.
San closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bradley counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab from San finds it's way through Bradley's defenses.
A jab from San does it's job there.
San is looking to clinch.
San fails in his attempt to clinch.
San falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bradley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradley drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks San right on the button. San goes down! Bradley follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bradley gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Bradley!
A very excited looking Derrick Bradley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Shichiroji San stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 584 p4p, 653 weight class) and Smashy Cartwright (ranked 65 p4p, 72 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cartwright's choice of entrance music: The Hammer. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smashy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Cartwright, looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza pushes Cartwright against the cage but Cartwright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Azevedo Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cartwright with a jab.
Cartwright stuffs the takedown attempt from Azevedo Souza. Azevedo Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cartwright looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright cracks Azevedo Souza with a right hand to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Azevedo Souza's body. Azevedo Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azevedo Souza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Azevedo Souza 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.
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cartwright controls the pace.
Cartwright must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright is working Azevedo Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cartwright's guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Cartwright has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Azevedo Souza can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to finish Azevedo Souza with some ground and pound. This is bad for Azevedo Souza!
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively.
Azevedo Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Cartwright landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cartwright looking to control but Azevedo Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright landing strikes from the mount.
Cartwright lands a big elbow.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza is staying active underneath Cartwright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to control from half guard but Azevedo Souza is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Azevedo Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cartwright slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Azevedo Souza has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cartwright is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Azevedo Souza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cartwright working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo Souza keeps working.
Cartwright controls the position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Azevedo Souza regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Azevedo Souza is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Azevedo Souza catches Cartwright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cartwright scores with a shot to the body.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright works Azevedo Souza's body with a nice hook.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cartwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cartwright throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azevedo Souza.
Nice uppercut lands for Azevedo Souza. That snapped Cartwright's head back.
Azevedo Souza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Azevedo Souza dips to his left and cracks Cartwright with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Cartwright misses its intended target.
Cartwright throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cartwright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Azevedo Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to pass to mount.
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azevedo Souza is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Azevedo Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Azevedo Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cartwright is now in Azevedo Souza's guard. A big mistake from Azevedo Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Azevedo Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright lands a couple of digs.
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Cartwright chips away with some ground and pound.
Cartwright content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Azevedo Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cartwright with a nice head shot there.
Azevedo Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza wants to improve his position but instead Cartwright has moved into half guard.
Azevedo Souza gets full guard.
Azevedo Souza has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cartwright has passed into side control.
Cartwright wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him busy.
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza is trying to escape the position but Cartwright is controlling the position.
Azevedo Souza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount!
Azevedo Souza is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cartwright wants to hold on but Azevedo Souza pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Smashy Cartwright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Azevedo Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartwright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cartwright.
Cartwright connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Cartwright throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
Cartwright cracks Azevedo Souza with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
and Cartwright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Azevedo Souza's guard.
Smashy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azevedo Souza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cartwright won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
Cartwright is working Azevedo Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Azevedo Souza looking for subs off his back but Cartwright has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cartwright content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cartwright lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cartwright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azevedo Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azevedo Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position.
Cartwright slips a nice elbow through Azevedo Souza's hands, connecting with Azevedo Souza's forehead.
Azevedo Souza is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Azevedo Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Cartwright trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Azevedo Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Azevedo Souza, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura but Azevedo Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartwright to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Cartwright.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Azevedo Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cartwright pulls his head out easily.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cartwright makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Azevedo Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cartwright uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cartwright is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!
An out of breath Smashy Cartwright thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Li Bai (ranked 1677 p4p, 289 weight class) and Aderbar Moura (ranked 228 p4p, 50 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kung Fu Fighting. The key to victory for Li Bai has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Li Bai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aderbar Moura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bai lands with a shot to the body.
Bai slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A cross from Bai lands.
Bai connects with a solid leg kick.
Bai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bai defends it nicely.
Bai is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Bai as Moura shoots in.
Li Bai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aderbar Moura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bai tries to sprawl but Moura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moura is working for a submission of some sort.
Moura is looking to advance position but Bai won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura is looking for a kimura here.
Moura has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bai sees it coming and defends easily.
Bai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moura is looking for a kimura but Bai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Bai defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bai sees it coming and defends easily.
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Bai defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moura is looking for a kimura but Bai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moura to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bai is in trouble now - Moura has advanced to mount!
Moura jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Bai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bai and Moura has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Moura has hold of Bai's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Moura cranks the arm and Bai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bai, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aderbar Moura!
Li Bai was interviewed post fight and said 'So saying, I was drunk all the day, Lying helpless at the porch in front of my door.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 522 p4p, 1088 weight class) and Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 73 p4p, 160 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murtaz Vatsadze!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatsadze clinches up with Minoru Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Vatsadze missing with knees to the body.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minoru Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze breaks the clinch.
Vatsadze falls off balance throwing a combination
and Minoru Ii moves into the clinch.
Minoru Ii misses with some punches.
Vatsadze tries to work over Minoru Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minoru Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Vatsadze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vatsadze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Minoru Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze scores with a one two! Minoru Ii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A left and a right from Vatsadze both land. Nice combination.
Vatsadze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
As Minoru Ii backs off Vatsadze throws a huge counter combo but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Vatsadze moves out of range.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Minoru Ii throws a looping overhand right but Vatsadze ducks down to avoid it.
Vatsadze moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Sloppy strikes from Vatsadze. Those never looked like landing.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vatsadze gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Vatsadze misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Vatsadze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minoru Ii doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Minoru Ii throws the left hand but Vatsadze avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatsadze has closed the distance and engaged Minoru Ii in a clinch.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vatsadze prevents a body shot from Minoru Ii.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze manages to pull guard.
Minoru Ii won't allow Vatsadze to get back to his feet.
Vatsadze looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii prevents Vatsadze from getting back to his feet.
Minoru Ii gets to his feet - Vatsadze follows without any prompting.
Vatsadze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Minoru Ii.
Vatsadze digs a good hook to Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatsadze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Good standup being displayed there by Minoru Ii as he connects with a hook.
Vatsadze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Vatsadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Vatsadze moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatsadze doesn't manage to clinch there - Minoru Ii circles away.
Vatsadze is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vatsadze throws a one two combo.
Vatsadze looks to land a combination. Minoru Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Minoru Ii throws a jab when Vatsadze was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
That's time! Minoru Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Murtaz Vatsadze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vatsadze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vatsadze. Minoru Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vatsadze misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minoru Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Vatsadze saw that one coming.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murtaz Vatsadze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Vatsadze finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
Vatsadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minoru Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Minoru Ii misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze throws a series of punches but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Vatsadze misses with a double jab.
Vatsadze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minoru Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vatsadze walks into a jab.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze throws a right hand that Minoru Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Minoru Ii also avoids with ease.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vatsadze misses with the combination.
Minoru Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Vatsadze is out of range.
Vatsadze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vatsadze fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
Vatsadze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut. Vatsadze saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vatsadze misses the target.
Vatsadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minoru Ii cracks Vatsadze with an open hand slap.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Minoru Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minoru Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Minoru Ii is having none of it.
Vatsadze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vatsadze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vatsadze lands a two punch combo.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze moves into range and clinches up with Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with the head strike.
Minoru Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Minoru Ii lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minoru Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Vatsadze is breathing heavily.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minoru Ii lands with a light punch inside.
Minoru Ii pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minoru Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minoru Ii blocking some punches.
Minoru Ii digs a right hand into Vatsadze's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vatsadze's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minoru Ii scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Minoru Ii fails to land.
Vatsadze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minoru Ii is defending well for now.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Minoru Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minoru Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
A jab from Minoru Ii misses.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
Vatsadze misses with a wild combination.
Vatsadze staying out of range there.
Minoru Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vatsadzes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vatsadze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii misses with an uppercut.
Vatsadze takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch combination from Vatsadze misses.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vatsadze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Vatsadze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Vatsadze.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Vatsadze avoids it easily.
Vatsadze moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Minoru Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Vatsadze jabs Minoru Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Minoru Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vatsadze throws a shot from downtown. Minoru Ii moves away and avoids it.
Vatsadze misses with a series of wild punches.
Minoru Ii looks to land a left hand but Vatsadze moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Minoru Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minoru Ii missing with a left hand there. Vatsadze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minoru Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut
and Minoru Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minoru Ii feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vatsadze sprawling to the canvas! Vatsadze rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Minoru Ii finish him?!
Vatsadze is rocked!
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
Vatsadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
Vatsadze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
A big left from Minoru Ii misses.
Vatsadze seems to have recovered his senses.
Vatsadze misses with a two punch combination.
Minoru Ii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Vatsadze to the canvas! Vatsadze doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Minoru Ii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
A victorious Kohinata Minoru Ii 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 795 p4p, 462 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 113 p4p, 67 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov throws the left hand but Quigley avoids the punch easily.
Vinogradov takes one to the chin there.
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Vinogradov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vinogradov seems to be looking for submissions.
Vinogradov is looking for a kimura here.
Vinogradov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quigley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinogradov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quigley has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley is concentrating on defense, preventing Vinogradov from advancing position.
Vinogradov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Quigley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vinogradov has cracked it and Quigley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vinogradov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Vinogradov!
A victorious Sergey Vinogradov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 42 p4p, 143 weight class) and Ricky Luciano (ranked 6 p4p, 24 weight class). Takashi comes to the cage accompanied by 吉田兄弟 Rising. Ricky Luciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano throws a jab when Takashi was well out of range.
Takashi tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Luciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takashi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luciano tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Takashi manages to move to mount!
Takashi is looking to work his way around to Luciano's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Takashi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Luciano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Luciano shrugs it off.
Luciano is squirming around, avoiding Takashi's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi wants to control the pace but Luciano is squirming around nicely.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
Takashi looking to control but Luciano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi has hold of Luciano's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Luciano manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Takashi is working for a guillotine from mount but Luciano frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luciano defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Takashi.
Takashi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Luciano has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Luciano!
Takashi trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Takashi is tightening it up a little... Luciano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Luciano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Luciano taps out! Nice BJJ there by Takashi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Kazuo Takashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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