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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 4978 p4p, 24357 weight class) and Hideki Suzuki (ranked 486 p4p, 561 weight class). Fujinuma's entrance music is Yooooooooo. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135
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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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideki Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujinuma drives through and clinches with Suzuki against the cage.
Fujinuma tightens his grip and picks Suzuki up, before dumping him to the ground. Suzuki manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujinuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Suzuki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Suzuki has escaped and now he's on top!
Suzuki wants to get up but he can't break Fujinuma's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fujinuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suzuki defends well.
Fujinuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Suzuki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki is sitting in close to Fujinuma's body. Fujinuma has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Suzuki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Suzuki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fujinuma.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hajimaro Fujinuma!
In defeat, Hideki Suzuki stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Wallace (ranked 22897 p4p, 5282 weight class) and IT TI (ranked 283 p4p, 249 weight class). Wallace's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smile - Jimmy Durante. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that IT TI was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julian Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, IT TI!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TI steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
TI looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but TI ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
A nice side step and TI releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wallace scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Wallace moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTI.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Wallace lands.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Wallace.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of TI's head but TI sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
TI appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
TI moves out of range of the strikes.
TI takes one to the chin there.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but TI is out of range.
TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
TI ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace throws a combination that misses
and TI counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TI ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
TI uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but TI is just out of range.
Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Wallace misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TI! But no joy.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TI moves away.
TI let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws the left hand but TI avoids the punch easily.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. TI saw that one coming.
TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Wallace misses.
TI blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Wallace tries to bum rush TI with a series of wild strikes but TI uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
TI let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
TI lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
TI steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
TI throws a counter combo.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for TI's leg but TI calmly moves out of range.
TI defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but TI is out of range.
TI is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TI sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TI keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallace misses with a hook.
TI moves out of range of the strikes.
TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. TI moves away and avoids it.
TI takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace looks to land a combination but TI avoids it well.
TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. TI does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace scores with a head kick. TI tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wallace feints a jab promting TI to slip. Wallace then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. TI slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Julian Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
Julian Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TI. That did some damage!
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace is really struggling to find his range with his punches. TI's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
TI staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on TI's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
TI on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as TI checks a leg kick.
TI is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
TI throws a counter combo.
Wallace misses the jab.
TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
TI uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wallace misses the jab.
TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by TI.
TI throws a fast counter high kick but Wallace manages to duck under it in time.
A nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. TI was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
TI appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
TI has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
TI gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but TI is out of range.
TI appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
TI with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wallace to score with a decent uppercut.
TI defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
TI doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Julian Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
TI is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
TI steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
TI is looking for the big counter here.
Wallace throws a right hand that TI ducks under and follows up with a left that TI also avoids with ease.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TI avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from TI misses.
Nice shot lands for Wallace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by TI.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TI sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from TI misses.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by TI.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
TI avoids the head kick by Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from TI misses.
TI takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. TI was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and TI releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from TI! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Wallace.
TI moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but TI is out of range.
TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TI can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Wallace.
TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TI now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but TI ducks down to avoid it.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles TI. TI circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from TI on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wallace scores with a decent looking hook.
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on TI. That did some damage!
Wallace connects with a high kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but TI might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wallace has got the better of the exchanges.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and TI counters with a left to the body.
TI is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. TI moves away and avoids it.
Wallace lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TI is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wallace.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
TI slips under a jab.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace sizes up TI with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TI circles away quickly and effectively.
TI unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
IT TI has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Wallace!
After winning the bout, Julian Wallace 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sindicious Lightning (ranked 3362 p4p, 5160 weight class) and Saipam Muwaitang (ranked 455 p4p, 592 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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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 - 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 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saipam Muwaitang!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muwaitang fails to land with a series of punches.
Muwaitang lands with a right hand.
Lightning misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Lightning.
Muwaitang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lightning slips a jab from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lightning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightning connects with a body shot.
Muwaitang misses with a double jab
and Lightning cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muwaitang throws a big shot that misses.
Lightning lands a really nice looking cross but Muwaitang seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muwaitang misses with a straight left.
Lightning dodges the punch combination from Muwaitang.
Lightning clinches up with Muwaitang and pushes him back against the cage.
Muwaitang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lightning throws a right and a left that Muwaitang avoids nicely.
Muwaitang misses with a looping right.
Lightning tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Muwaitang manages to circle out of the way.
Lightning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muwaitang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muwaitang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lightning.
Lightning lands a nice looking body shot.
Lightning works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Muwaitang.
Lightning tests Muwaitang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Lightning.
Muwaitang throws a jab but it's blocked by Lightning.
Muwaitang throws a right and a left that Lightning avoids nicely.
Lightning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lightning lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muwaitang throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
It looks like Lightning has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lightning scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lightning cracks Muwaitang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muwaitang misses with a looping left.
Muwaitang lands a jab.
Muwaitang throws a hook but Lightning blocks it.
Muwaitang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lightning counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lightning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightning creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muwaitang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lightning fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Saipam Muwaitang has been cut.
Muwaitang throws a hook but Lightning avoids it easily.
Muwaitang throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lightning to counter with a crisp jab.
Muwaitang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lightning moves into the clinch.
Muwaitang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muwaitang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 Muwaitang is rocked!
Lightning has managed to clinch.
Muwaitang is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
Muwaitang manages to break the clinch.
Muwaitang misses with a looping left.
Lightning connects with a body shot that sends Muwaitang's belly button to the back.
Muwaitang seems to have recovered his senses.
Muwaitang looks winded!
Lightning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lightning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muwaitang throws a right hand that misses
and Lightning moves into the clinch.
Muwaitang manages to break the clinch.
Lightning lands a jab.
Muwaitang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muwaitang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lightning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muwaitang manages to break the clinch.
Muwaitang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lightning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muwaitang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Muwaitang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lightning.
Muwaitang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muwaitang throws a lazy right hand but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lightning slips a straight right by Muwaitang.
Lightning's corner calls for a 1-2. Lightning obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lightning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muwaitang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Muwaitang looks to land a right hand but Lightning moved out of range.
Muwaitang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muwaitang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muwaitang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lightning sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muwaitang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Lightning displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Muwaitang. Those never looked like landing.
Lightning cracks Muwaitang with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Muwaitang falls to his knees and Lightning doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sindicious Lightning!
During a confident post fight interview, Sindicious Lightning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Jackson (ranked 3917 p4p, 22678 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 514 p4p, 639 weight class). The key to victory for Devon Jackson 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devon Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IronSide uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
IronSide swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
IronSide tries to clinch up
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
IronSide pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by IronSide.
IronSide is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that IronSide has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from IronSide.
IronSide clinches with his opponent.
IronSide blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to IronSide's face.
It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
IronSide slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson with a nice cross.
IronSide dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
IronSide slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide content to stall in guard here.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
IronSide looking to pass the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but IronSide swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
IronSide gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IronSide.
IronSide has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
IronSide decides to pull guard.
IronSide seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson postures up in IronSide's guard and throws a big left but IronSide blocks it.
IronSide is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for IronSide on the ground.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. IronSide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by IronSide!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
IronSide sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bjorn IronSide will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
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.
IronSide moves into the clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is trying to push IronSide away but IronSide has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
IronSide drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
IronSide keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
IronSide blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
IronSide holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by IronSide.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson rushes IronSide and presses him up against the cage.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
IronSide drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
IronSide wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
IronSide shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed IronSide's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from IronSide.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but IronSide manages to avoid it.
IronSide is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
IronSide fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
IronSide blocking some punches.
IronSide blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Jackson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. IronSide is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
IronSide circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson blocks a head kick by IronSide.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps IronSide's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
IronSide moves out of range of the strikes.
IronSide throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Devon Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson pushes IronSide up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson punishes IronSide's body with a nice straight punch.
IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
IronSide tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to circle away but IronSide has him pinned against the cage.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. IronSide doesn't seem phased though.
IronSide comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Devon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bjorn IronSide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson avoids the head kick by IronSide.
Jackson tries to clinch but IronSide is having none of it.
IronSide avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and IronSide counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IronSide working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jackson's head.
IronSide is stalling in the full guard.
IronSide is continuing to stall.
IronSide gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
IronSide throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson jabs IronSide to the body, keeping him at a distance.
IronSide keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
IronSide now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
IronSide gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
IronSide goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IronSide manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
As Jackson backs off IronSide throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
IronSide forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but IronSide blocks with his arms.
IronSide is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but IronSide won't allow it.
IronSide wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from IronSide.
Devon Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn IronSide.
Jackson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but IronSide is controlling him.
IronSide fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IronSide has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from IronSide.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. IronSide is defending well for now.
IronSide blocks an uppercut.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up but IronSide circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
IronSide closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to bench press IronSide off him but IronSide keeps the position.
IronSide takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson prevents IronSide from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
IronSide cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
IronSide lands a few punches from side control.
IronSide is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that IronSide has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
IronSide prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
IronSide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from IronSide.
IronSide does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IronSide shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson scores with the left hand. IronSide knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Jackson!
Devon Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 22109 p4p, 2394 weight class) and Verney Lapierre (ranked 558 p4p, 299 weight class). Nazaryan comes to the cage accompanied by DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. Lapierre has chosen Sugar as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 50 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Verney Lapierre!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapierre fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nazaryan to the ground. Lapierre is now in Nazaryan's guard.
Lapierre wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving.
Lapierre 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapierre drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lapierre seems to have locked his on tight now - Nazaryan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lapierre, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). 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 Nick Holey (ranked 3185 p4p, 2597 weight class) and Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 380 p4p, 320 weight class). De Rossi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paky - Vita sbagliata. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Giuseppe De Rossi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 20 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giuseppe De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Rossi but De Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Rossi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
De Rossi lands a slapping body shot.
De Rossi is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Holey closes the distance looking to clinch
and De Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holey shoots in and drives through. De Rossi sprawls well.
Holey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Holey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holey shoots in and drives through. De Rossi sprawls well.
Holey tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey misses with a series of wild punches.
Holey shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Holey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rossi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Rossi misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Rossi lands a left hand.
De Rossi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
De Rossi lands with a light punch inside.
De Rossi gets through Holey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holey is trying to break free.
De Rossi gets through Holey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holeys head.
A right handed body shot lands from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Rossi pushes Holey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holey tries a knee to the head but De Rossi blocks it.
Holey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Holey is rocked!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holey tries to stall but De Rossi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holey seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but De Rossi is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Holey's head.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holey tries to pull guard but De Rossi won't allow it.
Holey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Rossi is keeping busy.
Holey is breathing heavily.
Holey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Rossi can't find room to land a body shot as Holey controls the action.
De Rossi lands a hook that snaps the head of Holey backwards.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holeys head.
De Rossi digs a right hand into Holey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holey's gas tank.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi presses Holey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Rossi lands with a right to the head.
Holey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from De Rossi - that landed with a thud.
Holey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Holey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Rossi misses with a punch to the body.
Holey seems to have got his legs back now.
De Rossi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holey backwards.
De Rossi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from De Rossi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Rossi.
De Rossi scores with a hook to the body.
De Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
De Rossi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Rossi.
A short left from De Rossi.
De Rossi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holey with a big uppercut! Holey tries to clinch up but De Rossi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holey to the mat! Holey covers up and De Rossi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Giuseppe De Rossi!
As Giuseppe De Rossi got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next time keep my name out of your mouth, for all that talk you did you should be ashamed of losing to me then to be honest. Know your place little English man'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ingolf Ulfriksson (ranked 3855 p4p, 3118 weight class) and Leonardo De Vinci (ranked 503 p4p, 431 weight class). Ulfriksson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hvem Er Hun. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingolf Ulfriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo De Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vinci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh, that's a big right hand from De Vinci and Ulfriksson goes tumbling to the canvas! De Vinci follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Ulfriksson is rocked!
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 looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oh Ulfriksson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ulfriksson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but De Vinci manages to mount him!
Ulfriksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ulfriksson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Vinci is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ulfriksson walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from De Vinci! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo De Vinci!
Leonardo De Vinci seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Murray (ranked 850 p4p, 1631 weight class) and Matsuhiro Toryiama (ranked 123 p4p, 239 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by Walkin - Denzel Curry. Toryiama has chosen Dragon Ball Z Budokai 3 - Ore wa Tokoton Tomaranai! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matsuhiro Toryiama 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Murray!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matsuhiro Toryiama!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Toryiama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray scores with a shot to the body.
Murray scores with a jab. Toryiama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Toryiama ducks right into an uppercut from Murray.
Toryiama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a nice kick to the body.
Toryiama scores with a takedown into Murray's guard.
Toryiama throws a big elbow that misses.
Murray 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.
Toryiama trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toryiama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Toryiama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toryiama passes Murray's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Toryiama lands with a punch from half guard.
Toryiama trying to pass the guard but Murray defending well.
Toryiama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toryiama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murray is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Toryiama locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Murray is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matsuhiro Toryiama!
Matsuhiro Toryiama is the new light heavyweight champion!
Matsuhiro Toryiama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Kasai (ranked 273 p4p, 1659 weight class) and Uestus Johnston (ranked 46 p4p, 232 weight class). Johnston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 22 - 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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnston slips a jab from Kasai.
Kasai missing with a left hand there. Johnston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnston throws a jab when Kasai was well out of range.
Johnston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnston misses with a double jab.
A big left from Kasai misses.
Johnston throws out a counter right but Kasai avoids it with no problem.
Johnston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnston.
Kasai throws a big counter combination but Johnston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kasai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasai as he connects with a hook.
Kasai lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston scores with the left hand. Kasai knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnston misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnston misses with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasai.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnston misses the target.
Kasai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Kasai didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnston.
Kasai lands a nice shot that snaps Johnston's head back.
Kasai misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Johnston misses with a left hand
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnston.
Johnston staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kasai throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston tries to move into range but Kasai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnston misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnston moves out of range as Kasai strikes.
Johnston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Kasai misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Johnston throws a right hand that misses
and Kasai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
Johnston misses with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnston jabs Kasai right on the nose. Kasai blinks but takes it well.
Johnston throws an off balance right hand
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Johnston finds it's way through Kasai's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasai lands a slapping body shot.
Johnston connects with a crisp jab.
Kasai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kasai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Johnston.
Johnston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Kasai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasai slips a jab from Johnston.
Johnston throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Kasai throws a hook but Johnston blocks it.
Kasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai misses with an uppercut. Johnston saw that one coming.
It seemed like Johnston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasai manages to avoid it.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasai clobbers Johnston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Kasai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kasai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
Kasai slips a straight right by Johnston.
Kasai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kasai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Kasai misses.
Johnston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasai. Kasai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnston loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Kasai throws the left hand but Johnston avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston misses with an uppercut.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kasai misses.
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 Keizo Kasai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kasai dodges the punch combination from Johnston.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasai moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Nice defenses there by Johnston.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasai digs a good hook to Johnston's body.
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasai. Kasai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnston throws the left hand but Kasai avoids the punch easily.
Johnston scores with a decent looking hook.
Kasai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Kasai misses with a double jab.
Johnston throws a hook but Kasai avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnston. That snapped Kasai's head back.
Kasai loads up on a big right hand but Johnston slips the punch.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Kasai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Johnston.
A big right from Kasai misses.
It seemed like Johnston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnston takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Kasai slips a jab and a cross from Johnston.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Kasai stuns Johnston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasai connects with a jab.
Johnston scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Nice uppercut there from Kasai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kasai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kasai.
Kasai misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Johnston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnston moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnston lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasai off the cage and back into range.
Johnston lands a jab to the nose.
Johnston throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasai.
Johnston misses with a looping right.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasai sizes up Johnston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnston lands a jab to the nose.
Johnston misses with a shot to the body
and Kasai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasai misses the jab.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Kasai.
Johnston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasai works Johnston's body with a nice hook.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Johnston throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnston lands a nice shot that snaps Kasai's head back.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Nice uppercut there from Johnston.
Johnston looks to land a combination but Kasai avoids it well.
Johnston misses with a double jab
and Kasai counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
Kasai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnston.
Johnston might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
Kasai misses with a straight right.
Johnston connects with a single shot there.
Johnston takes one to the chin there.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Kasai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasai takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasai.
Kasai lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uestus Johnston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
That's time! Kasai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kasai throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
Johnston sizes up Kasai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnston, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasai.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Kasai throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnston's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Kasai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasai throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnston.
Johnston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Johnston slips a jab and a cross from Kasai.
Kasai takes a swing at Johnston's ribcage but misses.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
Kasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
A jab lands there for Kasai.
Johnston scores with a nice strike.
Johnston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Kasai misses.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Kasai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston throws a series of strikes that have Kasai backpedaling.
Johnston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasai's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston slips a jab from Kasai.
Kasai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Johnston.
Johnston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kasai's hands.
Kasai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnston.
Johnston looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Kasai scores with a three punch combo!
Johnston slips a jab from Kasai.
Johnston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kasai to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnston is looking for the big counter here.
Johnston misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasai throws a body punch but Johnston moves out of range.
Kasai scores with a shot to the body.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston ducks right into an uppercut from Kasai.
Johnston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston lands with a shot to the body.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasai blocks a jab.
Johnston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnston throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kasai in his tracks.
Kasai jabs Johnston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kasai staying out of range there.
Kasai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnston.
Kasai doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnston circles away.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasai lands a nice hook to Johnston's body. Johnston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Johnston - just one landing.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Johnston misses.
Johnston throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Johnston. Those never looked like landing.
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Uestus Johnston just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab from Kasai.
Kasai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasai is just out of range.
Johnston tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston lands with a nice body punch.
Kasai scores with a nice head shot.
Johnston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasai at a distance.
Kasai slips under a jab.
Johnston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kasai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Kasai.
Kasai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Kasai misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston misses with an uppercut
and Kasai counters with a straight right hand.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
Johnston throws a hook to the side of Kasai's head but Kasai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Kasai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston scores with a jab to the head.
Johnston throws out a loose jab but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Johnston throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Johnston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kasai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnston.
It seemed like Johnston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnston! But no joy.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Johnston avoids it well.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Kasai saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston lands a head shot.
Kasai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnston was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston throws a hook but Kasai blocks it.
Kasai slips under a jab.
It looked like Kasai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnston.
Johnston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasai moves out of range as Johnston strikes.
Kasai throws a hook to the side of Johnston's head but Johnston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
Johnston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasai misses with a hook.
Kasai throws a right hand that misses
and Johnston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnston staying out of range there.
Kasai throws a looping overhand right but Johnston ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnston.
Kasai throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Kasai. Beautiful body shot.
Kasai connects with a single shot there.
Kasai throws a hook but Johnston avoids it easily.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Kasai moves away and avoids it.
Johnston misses with a hook. Kasai ducked under it nicely.
Kasai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnston's head backwards.
Kasai avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Johnston with a nice cross.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnston throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston takes a swing at Kasai's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasai thuds a left hand into Johnston's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnston walks into a jab.
Kasai lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kasai lands a body shot.
Kasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnston stuns Kasai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasai misses with a combination
and Johnston counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Kasai misses.
Kasai moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Keizo Kasai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kasai lands with a shot to the body.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kasai.
Johnston lands with an overhand left.
Kasai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnston backs up against the cage.
Kasai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnston moves away.
A little jabbing left from Johnston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnston scores with a nice right hand.
Kasai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai misses with a wild body shot.
Kasai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston thuds a left hand into Kasai's body.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai is looking to clinch but Johnston is avoiding it.
Kasai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnston.
Johnston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasai.
Johnston sizes up Kasai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnston swings widly with a right hand
and Kasai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnston thinking.
Kasai misses with a straight left.
Kasai feints a jab promting Johnston to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kasai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasai.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston misses with a left hand
and Kasai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston cracks Kasai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston thuds a left hand into Kasai's body.
Johnston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kasai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnston throws out the jab.
Johnston throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kasai counter with a right hand.
Kasai throws a series of punches but Johnston avoids them all with ease.
Johnston lands with a cross.
Johnston throws a body punch but Kasai moves out of range.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston missing with a left hand there. Kasai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasai wants to clinch.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasai was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnston.
Johnston tries to bum rush Kasai with a series of wild strikes but Kasai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kasai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Kasai misses with a straight left.
Johnston throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Johnston lands a two punch combo.
Kasai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasai misses with a body shot.
Kasai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Kasai throws a lazy right hand but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kasai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Johnston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasai doesn't seem phased though.
Kasai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnston loads up on a big right hand but Kasai slips the punch.
Kasai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kasai swings for the body but Johnston moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnston.
Kasai throwing a counter right hand but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kasai scores with a four punch combination!
Johnston lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Johnston does no damage.
Johnston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kasai moves away from the strike by Johnston.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keizo Kasai.
Well Kasai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Keizo Kasai!
Keizo Kasai retains his lightweight title!
Keizo Kasai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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