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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 22486 p4p, 4192 weight class) and Somchai Saetang (ranked 523 p4p, 415 weight class). Fujinuma comes to the cage accompanied by Yooooooooo. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Somchai Saetang !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang closes the distance and pushes Fujinuma back into the cage.
Saetang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saetang lands an elbow that stopped Fujinuma in his tracks for a moment.
Fujinuma managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Fujinuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saetang with a knee to the head.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujinuma avoids it.
Saetang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Saetang manages to get underhooks.
Fujinuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fujinuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saetang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fujinuma avoids it.
Fujinuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saetang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fujinuma is trying to trip Saetang . He has hold of a leg but Saetang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fujinuma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
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!
Fujinuma being controlled here momentarily.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saetang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fujinuma 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang managing to control the position.
Saetang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang is pulling down on Fujinuma's head to control his posture.
Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Fujinuma wants to pass the guard but Saetang is keeping the position.
Fujinuma 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.
Saetang seems keen to control Fujinuma's posture.
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.
Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fujinuma won't allow Saetang to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujinuma 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.
Saetang is pulling down on Fujinuma's head to control his posture.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saetang can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fujinuma preventing the sweep.
Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Saetang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Saetang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saetang pulls Fujinuma in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujinuma from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fujinuma stopping the sweep attempt from Saetang .
We've been informed that Saetang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saetang is trying to control the position but Fujinuma postures up.
Saetang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fujinuma haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Saetang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fujinuma. 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Fujinuma drops back looking for a leg! Saetang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saetang manages to kick Fujinuma off! Fujinuma jumps back into Saetang 's guard.
Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang looking for a sweep. Not yet Saetang , not yet.
Fujinuma 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saetang has his hands on Fujinuma's head, controlling the position.
Fujinuma wants to stand but Saetang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hajimaro Fujinuma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saetang forces Fujinuma back against the cage and clinches.
Fujinuma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saetang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fujinuma lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Saetang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
Fujinuma managing to block the knees to the body from Saetang .
Fujinuma avoiding damage as Saetang throws knees to the body.
Saetang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hajimaro Fujinuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saetang crunches a lovely knee into Fujinuma's ribcage.
Fujinuma has Saetang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fujinuma pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saetang tumbling to the mat - Fujinuma dives into Saetang 's guard.
Saetang pulls Fujinuma in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saetang is trying to control the position but Fujinuma postures up.
Hajimaro Fujinuma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinuma 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.
Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang is trying to keep Fujinuma in close.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fujinuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fujinuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saetang has his hands on Fujinuma's head, controlling the position.
Saetang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saetang controls Fujinuma momentarily but Fujinuma frees himself.
Saetang 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.
Fujinuma drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Fujinuma as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Saetang screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Fujinuma! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hajimaro Fujinuma!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sindicious Lightning (ranked 3765 p4p, 6070 weight class) and Ingolf Ulfriksson (ranked 462 p4p, 594 weight class). Ulfriksson has chosen Hvem Er Hun as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sindicious Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingolf Ulfriksson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulfriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Lightning, looking for a takedown. Ulfriksson pushes Lightning against the cage but Lightning circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lightning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lightning lands with a right to the head.
Ulfriksson misses with a knee strike.
Lightning leaning against his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lightning slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lightning for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but Lightning blocks with his arms.
Lightning stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Lightning moves into the clinch.
Ulfriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulfriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Lightning controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lightning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ulfriksson throws an elbow but misses.
Ulfriksson being controlled against the cage.
Ulfriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightning's elbow.
Ulfriksson misses with the head strike.
Ulfriksson working aggressively here.
Ulfriksson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightning.
Ulfriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ulfriksson misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Ulfriksson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lightning.
Lightning missing with knees to the body.
Lightning dodges an elbow strike from Ulfriksson.
Lightning's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Lightning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ulfriksson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ulfriksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lightning.
Lightning slowing the pace effectively.
Ulfriksson trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lightning.
Ulfriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulfriksson lands an elbow that stopped Lightning in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Ulfriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lightning displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ulfriksson up against the cage.
Ulfriksson being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lightning.
Lightning just leaning against Ulfriksson, taking a breather.
Lightning stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
A head kick misses from Ulfriksson.
A jab from Ulfriksson misses.
Ulfriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lightning clinches up with Ulfriksson and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Lightning - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ulfriksson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lightning's brow.
Ulfriksson misses with a knee strike.
Lightning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning lands a nice uppercut.
Ulfriksson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lightning blocks it with crossed arms.
Ulfriksson looking to throw knees to the head but Lightning is blocking nicely.
Good body shot from Lightning.
Ulfriksson looks winded!
Lightning stalling in the clinch.
Lightning will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ulfriksson up against the cage.
Lightning blocks a body shot from Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson trying to land knees to the body.
Lightning scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ulfriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightning is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lightning just leaning against Ulfriksson, taking a breather.
Lightning has Ulfriksson pressed against the cage.
Lightning seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sindicious Lightning dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lightning moves into range and clinches up with Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulfriksson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lightning has Ulfriksson pushed against the cage.
Ulfriksson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulfriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ulfriksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ulfriksson misses with a knee strike.
Lightning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightning's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning taking a breather.
Lightning scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lightning is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ulfriksson can do to turn this around?
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Lightning darts in and clinches Ulfriksson up against the cage.
Lightning just leaning against Ulfriksson, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Lightning.
Lightning stalling against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lightning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ulfriksson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lightning's brow.
Ulfriksson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulfriksson lands an elbow inside that Lightning shrugs off.
Ulfriksson connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lightning.
Ulfriksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Lightning to work.
Ulfriksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lightning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Lightning as the two fighters clinch.
Lightning has Ulfriksson pushed against the cage.
Lightning stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ulfriksson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lightning blocks an elbow strike.
Lightning blocks the elbow strike.
Lightning is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Ulfriksson gets tackled into the cage by Lightning. Lightning maintains the clinch.
Lightning avoiding damage as Ulfriksson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning avoids the elbow strike from Ulfriksson, against the cage.
Lightning avoiding damage.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
Lightning lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ulfriksson backwards.
Ulfriksson letting Lightning take a breather here.
Ulfriksson trying to land knees to the body.
Lightning lands a hook that snaps the head of Ulfriksson backwards.
Lightning stalling the fight.
Lightning stalling against the cage.
Ulfriksson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lightning will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ulfriksson up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Ulfriksson swinging wildly here.
Ulfriksson is looking to chop away at Lightning's legs.
Lightning rushes Ulfriksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lightning blocks the elbow strike.
Lightning blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Lightning.
Lightning is pushing Ulfriksson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ulfriksson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightning is defending well for now.
Lightning blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ulfriksson.
Ulfriksson can't find room to land a body shot as Lightning controls the action.
Lightning slows down the pace here.
Lightning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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 Sindicious Lightning will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ulfriksson misses with a hook. Lightning ducked under it nicely.
Lightning seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Ulfriksson misses.
Lightning closes the distance and clinches.
Ulfriksson tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightning taking a breather.
Lightning has Ulfriksson pushed against the cage.
Lightning blocks an uppercut.
Lightning lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but Lightning blocks with his arms.
Lightning will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ulfriksson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lightning - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Lightning instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ulfriksson throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfriksson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ulfriksson misses with an elbow strike.
Lightning lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ulfriksson backwards.
Ulfriksson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lightning is defending well for now.
Come on Lightning - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ulfriksson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightning's elbow.
Lightning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lightning scores with a hook to the body.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lightning taking a breather.
The referee calls for Lightning to work.
Lightning gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lightning takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sindicious Lightning has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Lightning instigates a clinch.
Lightning managing to block the knees to the body from Ulfriksson.
Lightning lands a hook that snaps the head of Ulfriksson backwards.
Ulfriksson takes a shot to the head.
Lightning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ulfriksson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lightning has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ulfriksson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ulfriksson misses with a knee to the head.
Ulfriksson tries to land a knee to the head but Lightning blocks with his arms.
Ulfriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lightning - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulfriksson misses with a knee to the head.
Ulfriksson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lightning.
Lightning stalling the fight.
Lightning avoids a wild elbow strike from Ulfriksson.
Lightning blocking some punches.
Lightning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lightning taking a breather.
Lightning avoids the elbow strike from Ulfriksson, against the cage.
Ulfriksson misses with some punches.
Lightning lands a shot to the body.
Lightning taking a breather.
Come on Lightning - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sindicious Lightning.
Lightning moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ulfriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lightning controlling the action here for a moment.
Ulfriksson landing knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulfriksson pushes off an throws an elbow but Lightning leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lightning makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ingolf Ulfriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sindicious Lightning is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lightning on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sindicious Lightning showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lightning, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sindicious Lightning!
Our winner, Sindicious Lightning, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Johnston (ranked 3516 p4p, 22791 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 438 p4p, 625 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dacw 'Nghariad. The key to victory for Martin Johnston has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IronSide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IronSide circles away quickly and effectively.
IronSide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
IronSide shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
IronSide prevents Johnston from getting back to his feet.
Johnston is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Johnston displaying some good clinch control by pressing IronSide up against the cage.
Johnston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
IronSide told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
IronSide has hold of one of Johnston's legs. Johnston is fighting the takedown attempt but IronSide gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnston is looking to stand back up but IronSide counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Johnston.
Johnston's coaches at Lionheart Combat Sports have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
IronSide is keen to just control but Johnston is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from IronSide.
IronSide stops Johnston from getting back to his feet.
IronSide is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide works his way into full mount!
IronSide looking to control and managing it successfully.
IronSide trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnston squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide controlling from mount.
Johnston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
IronSide controlling his opponent.
Johnston is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnston is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
IronSide working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IronSide sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You get the feeling that Johnston really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnston throws a series of punches but IronSide moves out of range.
Johnston throws a nice looking combination but IronSide bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
IronSide slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
IronSide misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
IronSide tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnston misses with a looping left.
IronSide tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide tries to clinch up.
IronSide is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
IronSide wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
IronSide displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and IronSide counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
IronSide manages to break the clinch.
IronSide throws a nice looking combination but Johnston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
IronSide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnston throws a combination that misses
and IronSide counters with a series of strikes. Johnston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnston lands a jab to the nose.
 It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab-cross combination lands for Johnston and sends IronSide crashing to the mat! Johnston follows him down to the mat - IronSide regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 IronSide is rocked!
Johnston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
IronSide is still in real trouble! Can Johnston finish him?
Johnston is trying to work for a kimura but IronSide is defending well.
IronSide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is working for a submission of some sort.
IronSide seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IronSide wants to improve his position but Johnston is controlling well.
Johnston is controlling the pace.
Johnston is trying to work for a kimura but IronSide is defending well.
IronSide regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throwing strikes from guard but IronSide blocks nicely.
IronSide can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnston controls the pace.
IronSide wants to sweep here but Johnston controlling him for the moment.
Johnston looking to pass the guard.
IronSide is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnston defends well.
IronSide keeping moving, preventing Johnston from controlling successfully.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
IronSide lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnston circles away quickly and effectively.
IronSide takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by IronSide.
IronSide changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnston misses with a two punch combination.
Johnston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by IronSide.
IronSide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
IronSide doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
As IronSide looks to move away, Johnston throws a big counter combo but IronSide just gets out of the way.
Johnston cracks IronSide with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Johnston dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IronSide was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IronSide.
IronSide lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnston circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnston throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on IronSide's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Johnston dives in looking to finish as IronSide flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Johnston's strikes! Johnston is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! IronSide's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but IronSide was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Johnston!
After winning the bout, Martin Johnston 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Uestus Johnston (ranked 3032 p4p, 4221 weight class) and Alak Mouskal (ranked 337 p4p, 417 weight class). Johnston comes to the cage accompanied by Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz. Alak Mouskal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
157
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150
6 - 7 - 1 |
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alak Mouskal!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mouskal throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Mouskal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnston.
Johnston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnston dodges the punch combination from Mouskal.
Johnston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnston scores with a hook.
Mouskal misses the jab.
A big right from Mouskal misses.
Johnston instigates a clinch.
Johnston displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mouskal up against the cage.
Johnston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mouskal blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Johnston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mouskal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnston throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mouskal up against the cage.
Johnston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mouskal's efforts to push away.
Johnston scores with a shot to the side of Mouskal's head.
Mouskal wants to break free but Johnston has control.
Johnston misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Johnston.
Mouskal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnston.
Johnston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnston swings wildly with an uppercut but Mouskal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Johnston on the inside.
Johnston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mouskal breaks the clinch.
Johnston scores with a sloppy right hand. Mouskal should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Johnston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Johnston does it's job there.
A slow jab from Johnston misses its intended target.
Johnston closes the distance and clinches.
Johnston misses with the head strike.
Mouskal blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Johnston.
The referee calls for Johnston to work.
Johnston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mouskal is trying to push Johnston away but Johnston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnston.
Mouskal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Johnston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston keeps control of Mouskal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Johnston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mouskal.
Johnston misses with a punch to the body.
Johnston lands with a left to the head.
Johnston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mouskal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mouskal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnston struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouskal controls his hands.
Mouskal being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uestus Johnston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mouskal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouskal throws a lazy right hand but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alak Mouskal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouskal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
Mouskal misses with a wild combination.
Mouskal takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Johnston slips under a jab.
Johnston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mouskal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnston looks to land a combination. Mouskal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mouskal misses with a wild combination.
Mouskal just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mouskal. Mouskal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouskal can do to turn this around?
Johnston scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston lands with a right hand.
Mouskal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mouskal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouskal throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnston!
Mouskal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnston catches Mouskal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnston lands with an overhand left.
Johnston clinches up against the cage.
Johnston lands a left hand.
Johnston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mouskal tries to break the clinch but Johnston is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uestus Johnston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnston stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal is trying to push Johnston away but Johnston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnston working aggressively here.
Johnston leaning his opponent against the cage.
Johnston throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouskal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Johnston.
A body shot lands from Johnston.
Johnston scores with a shot to the side of Mouskal's head.
Johnston is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouskal wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnston.
Johnston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Mouskal throws a series of punches but Johnston avoids them all with ease.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mouskal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnston moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mouskal.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Mouskal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mouskal defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouskal.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
Johnston looks to land a right hand but Mouskal moved out of range.
It seemed like Mouskal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouskal.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Johnston.
Johnston misses with a series of wild punches.
Mouskal throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouskal throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mouskal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnston rushes Mouskal and presses him up against the cage.
Johnston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Johnston on the inside.
Johnston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnston lands a shoulder strike.
Johnston lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uestus Johnston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Johnston throws a hook but Mouskal blocks it.
Johnston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mouskal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnston scrambles back to his feet.
Mouskal loads up on a big right hand but Johnston slips the punch.
A big right from Mouskal misses.
Johnston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mouskal.
Mouskal throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Johnston misses.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Mouskal didn't see that one coming.
Johnston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mouskal.
Johnston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mouskal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnston misses the target.
Johnston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnston takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnston has a couple of punches blocked by Mouskal.
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!
Johnston scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston effectively controlling the action here.
Mouskal tries to break the clinch but Johnston is controlling the position.
Mouskal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Johnston.
Johnston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mouskal backwards.
Johnston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnston has Mouskal pressed against the cage, preventing Mouskal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnston effectively controlling the action here.
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.
Mouskal wants to break free but Johnston has control.
Johnston is struggling to control the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnston.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnston - that landed with a thud.
Johnston's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mouskal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Johnston throws a head punch that misses.
Johnston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uestus Johnston.
Johnston works over Mouskal's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnston punishes Mouskal's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnston sizes up Mouskal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mouskal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Johnston - just one landing.
Mouskal scores with a one two! Johnston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston scores with a jab.
Johnston dodges the punch combination from Mouskal.
Johnston with a nice cross.
Mouskal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mouskal throws a lazy right hand but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnston.
A short right from Johnston.
Johnston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Johnston.
Mouskal is rocked!
Johnston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mouskal backwards.
Mouskal is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnston finish him?
Johnston lands a left hand.
Alak Mouskal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mouskal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for Johnston to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uestus Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uestus Johnston!
Uestus Johnston looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Giuseppe, Lets go boy! No more excuses, no more running! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Green Jones (ranked 23810 p4p, 2151 weight class) and Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 530 p4p, 255 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Hipster playlist. A fine choice. De Rossi has chosen Roberto Alagna - Parla piu piano as his entrance music. Giuseppe De Rossi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Green Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giuseppe De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Rossi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
De Rossi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 Jones is rocked!
De Rossi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Rossi lands with a right hand.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but De Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Rossi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Rossi fakes the body blow, causing Jones to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jones goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I will give you that attention you were seeking and your 5 minutes of fame, get ready and see you in a month Johnston'.
Green Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost because it's the new trendy thing to do.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verney Lapierre (ranked 2646 p4p, 4756 weight class) and Bjorg Fjordlinginsson (ranked 302 p4p, 443 weight class). Lapierre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sugar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Verney Lapierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorg Fjordlinginsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapierre cracks Fjordlinginsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lapierre cracks Fjordlinginsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lapierre dips to his left and cracks Fjordlinginsson with an uppercut!
Lapierre throws out a powerful jab.
Lapierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjordlinginsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fjordlinginsson tries to move into range but Lapierre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lapierre dips to his left and cracks Fjordlinginsson with an uppercut!
Fjordlinginsson is rocked!
Fjordlinginsson walks into a jab.
Fjordlinginsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapierre finish him?
Lapierre cracks Fjordlinginsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapierre fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fjordlinginsson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fjordlinginsson looks to clinch but Lapierre throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fjordlinginsson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Verney Lapierre!
A relieved looking Verney Lapierre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chito Jacare Salazar (ranked 3020 p4p, 3195 weight class) and Nick Holey (ranked 336 p4p, 350 weight class). Chito Jacare Salazar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nick Holey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chito Jacare Salazar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holey shoots for a takedown but Salazar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salazar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salazar clinches with his opponent.
Holey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Salazar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Salazar moves into the clinch.
Holey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Salazar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chito Jacare Salazar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holey.
Salazar has Holey up against the cage in a clinch.
Salazar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chito Jacare Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar closes the distance and pushes Holey back into the cage.
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Salazar moves into the clinch.
Holey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holey dives in and scores a takedown into Salazar 's guard.
Salazar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salazar keeping full guard, as Holey tries to pass.
Holey stands and throws Salazar 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holey tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Holey trying to control the action but Salazar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salazar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salazar striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Salazar tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Salazar striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Salazar is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holey connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Salazar gets back to half guard.
Salazar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Salazar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Holey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salazar tries to roll over but Holey keeps him under control.
Salazar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Holey is pressing down on Salazar 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salazar is holding on for now.
Salazar gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Salazar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Salazar trying to strike off his back.
Holey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Salazar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salazar throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Salazar connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Salazar strikes from the bottom but Holey uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Salazar throws a couple of strikes there.
Salazar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Salazar landing a few short strikes.
Holey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Salazar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Salazar .
Salazar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Salazar throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Salazar punching from the bottom.
Holey trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Salazar thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar striking off his back but it's not causing Holey any problems.
Salazar scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Holey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salazar is keeping the position for now.
Salazar punching from the bottom.
Salazar is striking off his back. Holey thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Holey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salazar manages to get to full guard.
Salazar throwing short punches from the bottom.
Salazar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Salazar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chito Jacare Salazar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Salazar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holey, pushing him back against the cage.
Holey pulls guard.
Salazar won't allow Holey to sweep him here.
Salazar throwing strikes from guard but Holey blocks nicely.
Salazar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Salazar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Salazar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salazar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salazar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holey working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salazar throws a strike but Holey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salazar throws a couple of heel strikes.
Salazar trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar wants to sweep here but Holey controlling him for the moment.
Salazar lands a decent punch to the body there.
Salazar throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Salazar lands a decent shot there.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holey manages to get himself to full guard.
Salazar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Holey is rocked!
Salazar lands a couple of digs.
Holey is still in real trouble! Can Salazar finish him?
Salazar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Salazar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salazar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salazar with a nice head shot there.
Salazar postures up in Holey's guard and throws a big left but Holey blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar stands up over Holey, holding on to his feet. Salazar throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Holey is out cold! Salazar lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chito Jacare Salazar !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo De Vinci (ranked 2713 p4p, 2016 weight class) and Matsuhiro Toryiama (ranked 340 p4p, 267 weight class). Toryiama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 - Ore wa Tokoton Tomaranai!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo De Vinci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vinci scores with a jab. Toryiama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Matsuhiro Toryiama has been cut.
De Vinci throws a hook to the side of Toryiama's head but Toryiama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Vinci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toryiama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Vinci cracks Toryiama with a big right hand and Toryiama goes down!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vinci is fighting to break Toryiama's control of his arms but Toryiama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toryiama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Vinci is aware though and is defending well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Toryiama holds on and takes a little breather.
De Vinci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toryiama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Vinci defends it easily.
Toryiama looking for a guillotine here but De Vinci defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toryiama is pulling down on De Vinci's head. It's preventing any offense from De Vinci, at least for the moment.
Toryiama is continuing to stall.
Toryiama looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but De Vinci is defending well. Toryiama quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! De Vinci has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Toryiama celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuhiro Toryiama!
Matsuhiro Toryiama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hinski Grang (ranked 1057 p4p, 2199 weight class) and James Murray (ranked 141 p4p, 282 weight class). Grang comes to the cage accompanied by JID - Ed, Edd & Eddy. Murray has chosen Walkin - Denzel Curry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hinski Grang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grang misses with a straight left.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray scores with a hook.
Grang swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray slips a jab from Grang.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grang.
Grang throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray with a nice cross.
Grang misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Grang misses its intended target.
Grang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Murray.
Grang throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray staying out of range there.
Grang misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
James Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Grang swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Grang misses the target.
Grang takes one on the button.
Grang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murray throws a head kick but Grang moves out of range.
Murray scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Murray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray with a nice calf kick.
Murray lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Grang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grang defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Grang throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
Grang loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grang avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Murray staying out of range there.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grang misses with a wild body shot.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Grang's head.
Grang jabs Murray right on the nose. Murray blinks but takes it well.
Grang misses with an uppercut
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Grang takes one to the side of the head.
Grang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murray throws out a counter right but Grang avoids it with no problem.
Murray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Grang.
An inside leg kick lands from Murray.
Murray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Grang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray moves out of range as Grang strikes.
Murray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray scores with the left hand. Grang knows he should have avoided that one.
Grang avoids the head kick by Murray.
Grang swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Grang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murray.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Murray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murray connects with a nice looking jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Murray. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grang scores with a jab to the head.
Murray misses with a hook.
Grang throws a one two combo.
James Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray lands an overhand right.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Murray misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang connects with a jab.
Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grang misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
A jab from Grang misses.
Murray throws a counter combo.
Murray blocks a jab.
Grang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murray backs up against the cage.
Grang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Grang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grang throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grang looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
Grang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray slips a jab from Grang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grang just misses with a punch to the body.
Murray blocks a jab.
Murray fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grang misses with a straight left.
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray with the inside leg kick.
Murray slips a straight right by Grang.
Murray lands a lovely overhand right.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Grang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murray slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.
Grang checks the leg kick.
Grang misses with a looping left.
Grang looks to score with a jab to the body but Murray is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murray tests Grang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grang ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
Grang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grang scores with a decent looking hook.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Grang throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Grang misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Murray misses.
Grang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Murray connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grang. Grang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grang looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Murray tests Grang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Grang is looking to counter punch.
Murray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Murray pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grang is out of range and Murray settles back down.
Grang throws a big counter combination but Murray scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murray scores with a three punch combo!
Grang throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Grang misses with an uppercut.
Murray connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grang slips under a jab from Murray.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Grang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Grang scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grang throws a lazy right hand but Murray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray unleashes a big counter combination but Grang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Murray.
Nice straight punches there by Murray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murray.
Grang misses with a looping left.
Murray slips under a jab.
Grang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Grang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grang throwing a counter right hand but Murray manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murray works the jab nicely.
Murray misses with a body shot.
A jab from Grang finds it's way through Murray's defenses.
Murray misses with a double jab.
Grang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray scores with a decent looking hook.
Grang throws a body punch but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murray connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grang looks to land a combination but Murray avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Grang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Grang takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Murray misses the jab.
Grang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Grang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good shot there by Murray.
Hinski Grang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grang throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murray 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Murray!
James Murray is the new light heavyweight champion!
James Murray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Hinski Grang was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, not feeling great after that, been the champ for years, 10 defences, and now I'm handing it over to James. All the respect to him though, he won for a reason and he's the champ now.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Kasai (ranked 385 p4p, 1090 weight class) and Jach Bresnar (ranked 55 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Keizo Kasai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jach Bresnar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jach Bresnar has been cut.
Bresnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bresnar.
Bresnar lands with a right hand.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Bresnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Bresnar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bresnar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kasai catches Bresnar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bresnar misses with a double jab
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bresnar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bresnar.
Bresnar misses the shot to the body.
Kasai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bresnar.
Kasai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bresnar moves away.
Bresnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bresnar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasai on the side of the head.
A combination from Bresnar does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Bresnar looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bresnar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Kasai finds it's target.
Kasai slips a jab from Bresnar.
Kasai lands a nice shot that snaps Bresnar's head back.
Bresnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Bresnar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bresnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasai.
Bresnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasai counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Bresnar stumbling backwards into the cage! Bresnar bounces back off the cage towards Kasai, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kasai lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kasai celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
Keizo Kasai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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