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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 317 p4p, 1454 weight class) and Xon HiChi (ranked 49 p4p, 195 weight class). Xon HiChi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gillechriosd McCoy'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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Xon HiChi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy rushes HiChi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy keeps control of HiChi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCoy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on HiChi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
HiChi's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on HiChi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCoy prevents HiChi from breaking the clinch.
HiChi working hard to break the clinch.
McCoy keeps control of HiChi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
HiChi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy needs to keep his hands up - HiChi had a free shot at his head there.
McCoy darts in and clinches HiChi up against the cage.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
HiChi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy darts in and clinches HiChi up against the cage.
HiChi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite HiChi's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HiChi manages to break the clinch.
McCoy pushes HiChi up against the cage in a clinch.
HiChi blocks a body shot from McCoy.
HiChi is trying to break free.
McCoy has HiChi pressed against the cage, preventing HiChi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
HiChi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
McCoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCoy manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HiChi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HiChi looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McCoy 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.
McCoy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is looking to advance position but HiChi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McCoy controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to reverse the position but HiChi maintains control.
McCoy wants to control but HiChi is having none of it.
HiChi prevents McCoy from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCoy is looking to control HiChi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
HiChi keeps the fight on the outside.
HiChi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McCoy misses the target.
McCoy instigates a clinch.
HiChi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCoy keeps control of HiChi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
HiChi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy connects with a right hand. HiChi shakes it off.
HiChi throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
McCoy tries to clinch up
and HiChi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCoy tries to throw a body punch but HiChi avoids it by throwing McCoy back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt HiChi or not.
HiChi breaks the clinch.
HiChi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
HiChi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCoy darts in trying to clinch
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
HiChi misses the body punch
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCoy closes the distance but HiChi moves to the side
and HiChi counters with a crisp right that sends McCoy to the canvas! HiChi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xon HiChi!
Our winner, Xon HiChi, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 343 p4p, 300 weight class) and David Scott (ranked 57 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, David Scott!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Vinogradov.
Vinogradov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Vinogradov.
Sergey Vinogradov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes one on the button.
Vinogradov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vinogradov cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott tries to clinch up but Vinogradov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinogradov misses with a body shot.
Scott throws out a counter right but Vinogradov avoids it with no problem.
Vinogradov throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vinogradov misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vinogradov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Vinogradov.
Vinogradov with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov misses the shot to the body.
Vinogradov missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov throws a jab when Scott was well out of range.
Vinogradov lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vinogradov throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinogradov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vinogradov.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinogradov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinogradov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov stuns Scott with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vinogradov looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Vinogradov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vinogradov is trying to keep Scott in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vinogradov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vinogradov trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Vinogradov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control!
Scott working away.
Scott tries to move to full mount but Vinogradov actually manages to regain half guard.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinogradov trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vinogradov is trying to escape the mount.
Scott has hold of Vinogradov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vinogradov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vinogradov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Vinogradov is really stuck here.
Vinogradov just trying to survive but Scott is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vinogradov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Scott.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut.
Vinogradov misses with a two punch combination.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Vinogradov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Vinogradov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinogradov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Vinogradov swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vinogradov.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinogradov.
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Vinogradov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scott! But no joy.
Scott tries for a takedown but Vinogradov circles away easily
and Vinogradov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott tries to pull guard but Vinogradov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sergey Vinogradov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Vinogradov digs a right hand underneath Scott's ribcage. Scott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vinogradov to keep the fight standing.
Scott jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vinogradov walks away with a smile on his face. Scott gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Vinogradov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinogradov connects with the punch.
A combination from Vinogradov does no damage.
Sergey Vinogradov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Vinogradov.
Vinogradov lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov scores with a nice right hand.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vinogradov throws an off balance right hand
and Scott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinogradov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vinogradov scores with a body shot.
Vinogradov lands a two punch combo.
Vinogradov misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vinogradov misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Vinogradov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinogradov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scott uses it to pass to side control.
Vinogradov wants to control but Scott postures up.
Vinogradov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scott working away.
Vinogradov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov struggling a bit here.
Vinogradov tries to improve position but can't.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Vinogradov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
David Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinogradov tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.
Vinogradov can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Vinogradov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vinogradov swivels and escapes.
Vinogradov misses the jab.
Vinogradov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scott shoots and misses
and Vinogradov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vinogradov cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinogradov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Vinogradov misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Vinogradov misses.
Vinogradov scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Vinogradov shows good takedown defense.
Sergey Vinogradov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Scott.
Vinogradov throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Vinogradov throws a big shot that misses.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vinogradov counters with a left to the body.
Vinogradov throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Scott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vinogradov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scott moves away from the strike by Vinogradov.
Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott is thwarting Vinogradov's attempts to control the position.
Scott passes the guard and advances to mount!
David Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to take his opponent's back.
Vinogradov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinogradov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vinogradov wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vinogradov is working hard here to advance position.
Scott takes Vinogradov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vinogradov is in trouble.
Vinogradov trying to control the hands but Scott won't let him.
Sergey Vinogradov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vinogradov can't escape the position.
Vinogradov trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vinogradov wants to escape the position.
Vinogradov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Scott controlling well, preventing Vinogradov from escaping the position.
Vinogradov wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.
Scott doesn't have the hooks in and Vinogradov manages to turn into his guard.
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott working for a triangle but Vinogradov defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Vinogradov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vinogradov, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Vinogradov!
An out of breath Sergey Vinogradov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aiko San (ranked 35 p4p, 423 weight class) and Punchy Cartwright (ranked 7 p4p, 61 weight class). Cartwright has chosen A Pound of Flesh as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Aiko San has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aiko San seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aiko San!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright tries a low kick but San avoids it.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
San throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and San tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
San scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
San feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cartwright sprawling to the canvas! Cartwright rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can San finish him?!
 Cartwright is rocked!
 It looks like Punchy Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cartwright is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright ducks into an uppercut from San and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiko San!
Aiko San retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Aiko San, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kodiyak Redd (ranked 302 p4p, 253 weight class) and Robbie Hall (ranked 16 p4p, 12 weight class). Hall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Andy Shauf: The Magician. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kodiyak Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Redd throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redd circles away.
Hall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redd to the ground. Hall is now in Redd's guard.
Redd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Redd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Redd!
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is not content to let Redd control the position.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
Redd working the body and head with strikes.
Redd scores with punches from side control.
Redd lands a nice forearm strike.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall dodges the ground and pound from Redd.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Redd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Redd tries to move to mount but Hall blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is not content to let Redd control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redd.
Hall with the counter takedown but Redd avoids it easily.
Redd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Redd.
Redd tries to clinch up.
Redd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall slips under a jab from Redd.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Redd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Redd tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Redd as Hall shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Redd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redd misses with a body shot.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Redd.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Redd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Redd quickly recovers to half guard.
Hall prevents Redd from improving his position.
Robbie Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Redd is not content to let Hall control the position.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd controlling the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hall is taking a breather. Redd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Redd trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redd stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall slips a jab from Redd.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redd is defended easily by Hall.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redd counters with a nice uppercut.
Redd rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Redd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Redd is dominant here and he's now got Hall's back!
Redd gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Redd tries to keep control of the position but Hall is staying busy.
Redd lands strikes to the head.
Hall tries to escape but Redd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Redd wants to control the position but Hall frees himself and scrambles - Redd manages to regain control in side control.
Redd tries to move to mount but Hall blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is pushing Redd's head away, looking to escape. Redd manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Redd tries to advance to mount but Hall instead regains half guard.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Redd is very close to passing his half guard.
Redd content to control rather than advance.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Redd's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall is staying active underneath Redd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Hall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Redd tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redd is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall trying to control but Redd postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Hall is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redd 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
A victorious Kodiyak Redd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 95 p4p, 1224 weight class) and Alex Munhoz (ranked 11 p4p, 167 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Black has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Munhoz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black avoids the body shot from Munhoz.
A quick step to the side and Black tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Black avoids the head kick by Munhoz.
Munhoz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Black counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munhoz.
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Black clinches with his opponent.
Munhoz prevents a body shot from Black.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munhoz backwards.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munhoz jumps guard but Black turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jack Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Munhoz.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
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!
Black tries to throw a body punch but Munhoz avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black gets underhooks to prevent Munhoz's takedown attempt.
Munhoz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is fighting off a takedown attempt but Munhoz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Black to the mat. Black regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Black wants to get back to his feet but Munhoz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Munhoz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Munhoz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black is looking to stand up but Munhoz isn't so interested in that idea.
Munhoz slips nicely into half guard.
Black is looking to escape.
Black on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Black tries to get out of the position.
Black trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Munhoz is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munhoz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Munhoz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Black defend it? Munhoz steps over the head and cranks it - Black is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Munhoz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Munhoz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kaiden Thibodeaux (ranked 451 p4p, 199 weight class) and Antonio Tarver (ranked 25 p4p, 8 weight class). Thibodeaux comes to the cage accompanied by Scotty x D4L. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Thibodeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Tarver!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Tarver moves out of range.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Tarver avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarver.
Tarver clinches up against the cage.
Tarver drags the fight down to the ground.
Tarver working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thibodeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tarver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thibodeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Tarver's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Tarver has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux postures up.
Tarver working for a triangle but Thibodeaux defends it easily.
Thibodeaux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tarver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarver trying to control the position.
Tarver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thibodeaux defends well.
Tarver controlling Thibodeaux's posture.
Thibodeaux is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tarver has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Thibodeaux is looking to defend but Tarver has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Thibodeaux! Tarver pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Thibodeaux taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Tarver! Antonio Tarver retains his bantamweight title!
Antonio Tarver decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiase Quama (ranked 298 p4p, 186 weight class) and Richard Feynman (ranked 43 p4p, 29 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiase Quama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Feynman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quama misses the shot to the body.
Feynman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Quama pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Feynman back to the cage. Quama follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
A big right from Quama misses.
Feynman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Quama misses the target.
Feynman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Quama.
Quama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quama misses with a left hand
and Feynman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Quama.
Quama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiase Quama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quama staying out of range there.
Feynman lands a jab to Quama's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Feynman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feynman scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Quama. Beautiful body shot.
Feynman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feynman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Feynman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Feynman throws an elbow that misses.
Feynman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Quama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Feynman backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Feynman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Quama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feynman's elbow.
Quama avoids the elbow strike from Feynman, against the cage.
Quama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Quama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Richard Feynman's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feynman.
Quama lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Quama to work.
Feynman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feynman misses with an elbow over the top.
Quama taking a breather.
Feynman prevents a body shot from Quama.
Quama blocks an uppercut.
Quama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Feynman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Quama'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.
Feynman throws a head punch that misses.
Feynman misses with the head strike.
Quama stalling in the clinch but Feynman improves position.
Quama blocks the elbow strike.
Feynman misses with the head strike.
Quama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Feynman.
Quama throws a head punch that misses.
Feynman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Feynman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Feynman lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feynman prevents a body shot from Quama.
Feynman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Quama is looking to control Feynman's arms but Feynman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quama has his back to the cage.
Feynman is trying to stall.
Feynman is trying to break free.
Quama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Quama digs a right hand underneath Feynman's ribcage. Feynman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Quama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feynman's elbow.
Quama stalling the fight.
Feynman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quama backwards.
Feynman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quama lands with a light punch inside.
Feynman working aggressively here.
Feynman'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.
Quama dodges an elbow strike from Feynman.
Quama has a couple of punches blocked by Feynman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quama scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Quama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quama letting Feynman take a breather here.
Feynman swings wildly with an uppercut but Quama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quama avoiding damage.
Quama tries to stall but Feynman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Feynman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Quama blocks an uppercut.
Quama dodges an elbow strike from Feynman.
Feynman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Quama taking a breather.
Feynman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Feynman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Quama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Feynman scores with a hook to the body. Quama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Kiase Quama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Richard Feynman'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.
Feynman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Feynman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quama slips a jab from Feynman.
Quama moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Quama misses with a hook
and Feynman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Quama.
Feynman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feynman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quama.
Quama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Feynman throws out a counter right but Quama avoids it with no problem.
Quama scores with a nice head shot.
The cut above Richard Feynman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Feynman throws a body shot but no joy.
Quama looks to throw the jab but Feynman is out of range.
Quama pounces like a tiger and cracks Feynman with a vicious hook! Feynman is down but not out! Quama follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kiase Quama!
A relieved looking Kiase Quama 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Takashi (ranked 71 p4p, 328 weight class) and Ed Green (ranked 10 p4p, 43 weight class). Takashi comes into the arena with 吉田兄弟 Rising blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Takashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Green!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Takashi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Green fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Green counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is pressing down on Takashi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takashi is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi is trying to control but can't.
Takashi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green works his way into side control.
Takashi wants to control but Green postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well.
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.
Takashi struggling a bit here.
Takashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green wants to advance to full mount but Takashi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Takashi trying to control the position here.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Green pushes down on Takashi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi wants to get back to full guard.
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Takashi reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard.
Green working for a triangle but Takashi defends it easily.
Takashi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Takashi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi prevents Green from improving his position.
Takashi stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is refusing to be controlled, as Takashi sits in half guard.
Takashi is taking a breather. Green says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Takashi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Takashi wants to clinch.
Green with the counter takedown but Takashi avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Takashi as Green shoots in.
Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying to pull guard but Takashi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Takashi has picked Green up - he's going for a ride! Takashi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Takashi has control of the leg.
Takashi controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
Green is looking for a sweep. Takashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to control the action here but instead Takashi manages to pass to full mount!
Takashi controlling from mount.
Green has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Takashi wants to take Green's back here but Green is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Takashi content just to control the position here.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Green can't escape the position.
Takashi looking to control but Green is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Takashi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takashi moves to the back position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.
Green breaks Takashi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Takashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Takashi 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.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is controlling Green's posture.
Green is looking to advance position but Takashi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takashi tries to take his opponent's back but Green turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takashi fails with the takedown.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takashi shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but Takashi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuo Takashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takashi rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green blocks a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi lands a takedown into guard.
Takashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Takashi has passed into side control.
Green is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Green tries to improve position but can't.
Takashi takes a little break here. Green wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green is in trouble now - Takashi has advanced to mount!
Takashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Takashi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Green is trying to escape the mount.
Green is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling from the full mount.
Takashi fails to move to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Takashi.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
Green shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Takashi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Takashi controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A control attempt from Green but he's now mounted!
Takashi forces the positional change into back control.
Takashi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Green doesn't escape.
Takashi is looking to control Green but Green is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Takashi controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Green right now.
Takashi is persistently looking for the submission but Green is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Green's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Takashi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Takashi controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Green tries to roll but Takashi sticks to his back.
Takashi has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi had his way with Ed Green in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Takashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Green throws a fast counter high kick but Takashi manages to duck under it in time.
Takashi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Takashi ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Takashi won't allow it.
Takashi controlling the action here for a moment.
Takashi is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takashi smiles and moves away.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Takashi is just out of range.
A lazy body kick from Green
and Takashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Green tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Takashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Takashi slows the pace down.
Green is trying to control Takashi's posture but Takashi avoids it.
Green tries to buck Takashi off but Takashi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Takashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Green manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takashi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Green is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Kazuo Takashi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 55 p4p, 191 weight class) and Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 9 p4p, 28 weight class). Kohinata Minoru Ii is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Minoru Ii counter with a right hand.
Minoru Ii moves away from the strike by Veainu.
Minoru Ii 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.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
Veainu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii slips a straight right by Veainu.
Minoru Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Minoru Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Veainu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Minoru Ii misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Veainu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minoru Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Minoru Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Veainu misses with a hook. Minoru Ii ducked under it nicely.
Minoru Ii throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu defending well as Minoru Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Minoru Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Minoru Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and Minoru Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a good jab.
Minoru Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a right hand that misses
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu digs a good body shot into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Minoru Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Minoru Ii lands with a cross.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kohinata Minoru Ii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minoru Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Minoru Ii's hands.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minoru Ii thinking.
Minoru Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Minoru Ii's shoulder, as Minoru Ii tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but Minoru Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Minoru Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Minoru Ii.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minoru Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minoru Ii! But no joy.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Veainu scores with a jab.
Minoru Ii misses with a jab to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Minoru Ii. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii misses with a looping right.
It looked like Veainu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii avoids the body shot from Veainu.
A punch lands to the side of Minoru Ii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minoru Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice head shot.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
A nice side step and Minoru Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Minoru Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands with a good body shot.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Minoru Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Veainu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minoru Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Minoru Ii throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Minoru Ii tests Veainu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kohinata Minoru Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Minoru Ii misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu works Minoru Ii's body with a nice hook.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Minoru Ii with a hook.
Kohinata Minoru Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minoru Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Minoru Ii.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu swings for the body but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
Veainu jabs at Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minoru Ii, as that shot connected.
Minoru Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
A swing and a miss from Minoru Ii.
Veainu throws a body punch but Minoru Ii moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Minoru Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Minoru Ii punishes Veainu's body with a nice straight punch.
Minoru Ii throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Veainu.
Veainu moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Minoru Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Minoru Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minoru Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Minoru Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Minoru Ii looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minoru Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu throws a hook but Minoru Ii blocks it.
Minoru Ii stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Minoru Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minoru Ii walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu slips a straight right by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minoru Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Minoru Ii misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kohinata Minoru Ii really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minoru Ii takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Minoru Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Minoru Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu slips under a jab from Minoru Ii.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Minoru Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Minoru Ii throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Minoru Ii sizes up Veainu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii misses the jab.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii jabs at Veainu's body.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Minoru Ii misses with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii misses the shot to the body.
Veainu slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minoru Ii moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minoru Ii swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Minoru Ii misses with a body punch
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Minoru Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu lands a nice hook to Minoru Ii's body. Minoru Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Minoru Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.
Minoru Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces Veainu off the cage and back into range.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minoru Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Veainu thuds a left hand into Minoru Ii's body.
Minoru Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minoru Ii cracks Veainu with an open hand slap.
Veainu slips a jab from Minoru Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kohinata Minoru Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Veainu cracks Minoru Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Veainu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minoru Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minoru Ii scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Minoru Ii misses.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minoru Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Minoru Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Minoru Ii works the jab nicely.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Minoru Ii misses its intended target.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minoru Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Minoru Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu lands a lovely overhand right.
Veainu moves out of range as Minoru Ii strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Minoru Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Veainu is just out of range.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Minoru Ii's ribs.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Minoru Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Minoru Ii slips the punch.
Minoru Ii misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Minoru Ii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Minoru Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minoru Ii manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veainu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Minoru Ii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Veainu scores with a sloppy right hand. Minoru Ii should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Minoru Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Veainu doesn't seem phased though.
Minoru Ii walks into a straight right hand from Veainu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Minoru Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Minoru Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Minoru Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Minoru Ii misses with a straight right.
Minoru Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minoru Ii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kohinata Minoru Ii!
Kohinata Minoru Ii is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kohinata Minoru Ii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Trollslayer (ranked 20 p4p, 364 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 4 p4p, 53 weight class). Rav Kapur 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapur shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trollslayer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kapur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kapur goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trollslayer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kapur's guard! Nice work there by Trollslayer!
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kapur is trying to keep Trollslayer in close.
Kapur avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trollslayer connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That has opened up Rav Kapur's cut even more.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kapur has wrist control.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rav Kapur's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rav Kapur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his heavyweight title!
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