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SYN 926 Myers vs. Tax Payer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 1133 p4p, 999 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 169 p4p, 148 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot
and Zonta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasamsun shoots in and gets a takedown into Zonta's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kasamsun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta managing to control the position.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasamsun's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasamsun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kasamsun is trying to control the position but Zonta postures up.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasamsun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun 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.
Kasamsun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kasamsun 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.
Zonta throws a big right hand that misses.
Kasamsun pulls Zonta in to control the position.
Kasamsun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta.
Kasamsun working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasamsun keeping full guard, as Zonta tries to pass.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Zonta's head to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Zonta digs a good body shot into Kasamsun's ribs.
Zonta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Zonta.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kasamsun.
Zonta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zonta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zonta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasamsun pinned against the cage. Kasamsun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
A punch combination from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zonta.
Kasamsun misses with a shot to the body
and Zonta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - Zonta coming out on top.
Zonta looks to land a combination. Kasamsun sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zonta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zonta throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Zonta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasamsun.
Zonta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Zonta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasamsun scores with a nice strike.
Zonta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Zonta misses.
Zonta misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta parries the strikes from Kasamsun easily there. Kasamsun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zonta to escape.
Zonta is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta can't do much from the bottom here.
Zonta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zonta is looking to control Kasamsun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zonta avoid being mounted?
Zonta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zonta trying to control here.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasamsun not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.
Kasamsun is pressing down on Zonta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zonta is holding on for now.
Kasamsun working over Zonta with some ground and pound. Zonta looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zonta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zonta tries to buck Kasamsun off but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Kasamsun throws an elbow but Zonta slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zonta wants to control but Kasamsun postures up.
Who's going to make the next move?
Zonta is looking to regain half guard here but Kasamsun keeps moving and retains side control.
Kasamsun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zonta down.
Zonta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zonta to see if he's OK.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but Zonta is working away.
Kasamsun lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta is looking to reverse the position.
Kasamsun has control of an arm but Zonta manages to advance to Kasamsun's back!
Zonta throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kasamsun is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zonta gets his way!
Zonta doesn't have the hooks in and Kasamsun manages to turn into his guard.
Kasamsun stands up over Zonta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun preventing the sweep.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kasamsun's guard.
Zonta won't allow Kasamsun to sweep him here.
Irong Kasamsun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Zonta's head to control his posture.
Kasamsun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kasamsun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zonta working some strikes from top position.
Zonta throws an elbow that misses. Kasamsun uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zonta's guard. Nice move by Kasamsun!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun being controlled here momentarily.
Kasamsun throws an elbow that misses. Zonta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasamsun's guard. Nice move by Zonta!
Zonta preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Zonta's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta trying to control but Kasamsun is working from the bottom.
Zonta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta throwing strikes from guard but Kasamsun blocks nicely.
Kasamsun has his hands on Zonta's head, controlling the position.
Kasamsun continues to stall.
Zonta throws a big elbow that misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kasamsun wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zonta managing to control the position.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zonta misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Zonta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Zonta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Zonta. No joy for Kasamsun on that attempt.
Zonta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kasamsun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Zonta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zonta.
Kasamsun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zonta's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kasamsun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zonta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kasamsun. Kasamsun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zonta loads up on a big right hand but Kasamsun slips the punch.
Zonta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun drives through and clinches with Zonta against the cage.
Kasamsun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zonta prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zonta.
Kasamsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irong Kasamsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasamsun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasamsun missing with knees to the body.
Zonta lands with a light punch inside.
Kasamsun lands a left hand.
Kasamsun working aggressively here.
Zonta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zonta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasamsun backwards.
Zonta blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Kasamsun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zonta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kasamsun wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kasamsun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zonta is avoiding damage well.
Kasamsun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zonta tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kasamsun scoring with punches from side control.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasamsun lands a nice forearm strike.
Kasamsun throwing strikes but Zonta manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zonta with the ground and pound but Kasamsun regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kasamsun wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun wants to control but Zonta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zonta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasamsun defends it well.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun is looking to control Zonta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasamsun avoid being mounted?
Zonta looks to land a strike but Kasamsun avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zonta wants to control from the top but Kasamsun keeps moving.
Kasamsun is pulling down on Zonta's head to control his posture.
Zonta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zonta throws a strike but Kasamsun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kasamsun connects with a couple of short punches.
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasamsun is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasamsun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasamsun throws an elbow that misses. Zonta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kasamsun's guard. Nice move by Zonta!
Kasamsun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kasamsun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zonta works over Kasamsun with some ground and pound from guard.
Kasamsun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Zonta.
I think Kasamsun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 606 p4p, 442 weight class) and Adrian Picklesbly (ranked 72 p4p, 58 weight class). Picklesbly has chosen Angels in Heaven - Chris Rodrigues & the Spoon Lady as his entrance music. Adrian Picklesbly is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Picklesbly!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picklesbly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hermann throws the left hand but Picklesbly avoids the punch easily.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Hermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picklesbly rushes Hermann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Picklesbly lands an elbow that stopped Hermann in his tracks for a moment.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly stalling in the clinch.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Picklesbly works on Hermann's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Picklesbly controls his hands.
Picklesbly prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hermann on the inside.
Picklesbly has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
Picklesbly lands an elbow just above Hermann 's eye.
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!
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Picklesbly controls his hands.
Picklesbly pushes Hermann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Picklesbly.
Hermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picklesbly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Picklesbly controls his hands.
Hermann tries to work over Picklesbly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picklesbly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hermann tries to work over Picklesbly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hermann.
Picklesbly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann blocking some punches.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Picklesbly has Hermann pressed against the cage.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermanns head.
Picklesbly misses with some punches.
Hermann takes an elbow to the temple.
Hermann is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Picklesbly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann lands a body punch.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Picklesbly avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly throws a head punch that misses.
Hermann stalling the fight.
Picklesbly throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Picklesbly fails to land.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
Picklesbly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Picklesbly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Picklesbly avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside that Hermann shrugs off.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann lands a left hand.
Picklesbly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hermann backwards.
Hermann tries a body shot but Picklesbly blocks it.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Picklesbly tries to work over Hermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Picklesbly fails to land.
Picklesbly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picklesbly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Picklesbly throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermann.
Hermann tries to break the clinch but Picklesbly is controlling the position.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Picklesbly controls his hands.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Picklesbly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hermann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Hermann misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Picklesbly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hermann's head backwards.
Picklesbly scores with a hook to the body. Hermann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Picklesbly fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Picklesbly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermann tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picklesbly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Picklesbly ducks under a wild hook from Hermann.
Hermann scores with a leg kick.
Picklesbly throws a shot from downtown. Hermann moves away and avoids it.
Picklesbly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Picklesbly rushes Hermann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Picklesbly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hermann's elbow.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Picklesbly misses with an elbow over the top.
Picklesbly lands a damaging elbow.
Hermann being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Picklesbly on the inside.
Picklesbly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Picklesbly 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.
Picklesbly forces Hermann back against the cage and clinches.
Hermann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hermann prevents a body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands with a left to the head.
Adrian Picklesbly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Hermann.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside that Hermann shrugs off.
Hermann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hermann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Picklesbly or not.
Picklesbly tries a body shot but Hermann blocks it.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann tries to work over Picklesbly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann tries a body shot but Picklesbly blocks it.
Hermann lands with a left to the head.
Picklesbly looking to stall.
Hermann tries a body shot but Picklesbly blocks it.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside.
Hermann tries to work over Picklesbly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Picklesbly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermann.
Picklesbly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Picklesbly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picklesbly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hermann presses Picklesbly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Picklesbly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picklesbly lands with a light punch inside.
Hermann pushes Picklesbly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
Picklesbly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hermann blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picklesbly prevents a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann throws a head punch that misses.
Picklesbly is struggling to control the position.
Picklesbly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly misses with some punches.
Hermann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Picklesbly backwards.
Hermann scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Picklesbly fails to land.
Picklesbly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann works on Picklesbly's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Hermann.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Picklesbly controls the action.
Hermann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hermann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picklesbly swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picklesbly.
Hermann is working Picklesbly over against the cage.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picklesbly has a couple of punches blocked by Hermann.
Hermann pushes Picklesbly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly throws an elbow but it misses.
Hermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Picklesbly.
With the fighters up against the cage, Picklesbly throws an elbow but misses.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann tries a body shot but Picklesbly blocks it.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann tries to work over Picklesbly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picklesbly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann tries to work over Picklesbly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Picklesbly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermanns head.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picklesbly misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picklesbly lands with a left to the head.
Picklesbly stalling in the clinch but Hermann improves position.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picklesbly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hermann.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Picklesbly controls the action.
Hermann avoids a wild elbow strike from Picklesbly.
Hermann tries to work over Picklesbly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann prevents a body shot from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Picklesbly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hermann tries a body shot but Picklesbly blocks it.
Picklesbly letting Hermann take a breather here.
Hermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
Picklesbly blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann tries to work over Picklesbly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Picklesbly tries to clinch up but Hermann circles away and keeps his distance.
Hermann throws an overhand right that lands on Picklesbly's shoulder, as Picklesbly tries to avoid the shot.
Picklesbly listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hermann takes the fight into the clinch.
Hermann misses with a punch to the body.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Picklesbly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Picklesbly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Picklesbly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Picklesbly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picklesbly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hermann's defenses.
Hermann blocks the elbow strike.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Picklesbly's elbow.
A short uppercut from Picklesbly.
A body shot lands from Picklesbly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picklesbly lands a knee to the body.
Picklesbly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Picklesbly.
Hermann misses with some punches.
Picklesbly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picklesbly.
Hermann tries a body shot but Picklesbly blocks it.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Picklesbly controls his hands.
Picklesbly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann is working Picklesbly over against the cage.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside.
Picklesbly lands an elbow inside.
Hermann wants to stall.
Hermann tries a body shot but Picklesbly blocks it.
Picklesbly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermann blocks an elbow strike.
Picklesbly lands with a short shot to the head.
Karl Hermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Picklesbly - that landed with a thud.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann tries to throw a body punch but Picklesbly avoids it by throwing Hermann back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly pulls Hermann into guard.
Hermann wants to get up but he can't break Picklesbly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Picklesbly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hermann is aware though and is defending well.
Picklesbly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hermann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hermann wants to pass the guard but Picklesbly is keeping the position.
Picklesbly has control of Hermann's left arm, preventing Hermann from doing any damage.
Picklesbly wants to control the position but Hermann says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann throwing shots but Picklesbly is blocking nicely.
Hermann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermann has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hermann is working for a submission of some sort.
Hermann is looking for a kimura here.
Hermann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Picklesbly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hermann pulls his head out easily.
Picklesbly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Picklesbly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hermann postures up.
Picklesbly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hermann throwing strikes from guard but Picklesbly blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Picklesbly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Picklesbly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Picklesbly!
A victorious Adrian Picklesbly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 1218 p4p, 1140 weight class) and Ri Zaadha (ranked 160 p4p, 155 weight class). Zaadha comes into a darkened arena with his song building. On A Roll kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serhey Rishkinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ri Zaadha!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rishkinov.
Zaadha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rishkinov momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rishkinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Zaadha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zaadha avoids the head kick by Rishkinov.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Rishkinov avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Rishkinov misses.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rishkinov.
Zaadha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rishkinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rishkinov to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaadha 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.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Zaadha lands with a straight right. Rishkinov didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Zaadha. No joy for Rishkinov on that attempt.
Zaadha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaadha lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Rishkinov blocks the low kick.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Rishkinov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha tries to land a front kick but Rishkinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaadha has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Rishkinov connects with a right hand. Zaadha shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Rishkinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rishkinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Rishkinov throws a right hand that misses
and Zaadha counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaadha.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Rishkinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
Zaadha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rishkinov checks it well.
Rishkinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rishkinov lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha checks the leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha blocks the body kick.
Zaadha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rishkinov - that will leave a mark!
Rishkinov digs a good body shot into Zaadha's ribs.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov looks to throw a body kick
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rishkinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands a jab.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaadha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaadha takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Rishkinov coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov looks to land a body kick but Zaadha moved away.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rishkinov goes for a double leg but Zaadha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaadha continues to drive forward.
Rishkinov misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaadha.
Rishkinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha trying to stall but Rishkinov improves his position.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rishkinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Rishkinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha slows down the pace here.
Zaadha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov 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.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rishkinov.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaadha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Zaadha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaadha throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Rishkinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Rishkinov shoots for a takedown but Zaadha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rishkinov scores with a nice strike.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws a wild body kick that Zaadha sees coming a mile off.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha tries to move into range but Rishkinov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Rishkinov. Beautiful body shot.
Rishkinov lands a jab.
Rishkinov thuds his shin into the meat of Zaadha's side.
Rishkinov lands a jab to Zaadha's midsection.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rishkinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a big shot that misses.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rishkinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha ducks right into an uppercut from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaadha is trying to defend but Rishkinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zaadha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Zaadha is trying to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control from half guard but Zaadha is working away.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha trying to control here.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Rishkinov there.
Rishkinov winds up and cracks Zaadha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaadha is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zaadha wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Zaadha trying to hold on to Rishkinov's head to control him but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaadha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaadha keeps working.
Zaadha has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rishkinov is on him like a limpet, forcing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rishkinov's efforts to push away.
Rishkinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Rishkinov.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rishkinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rishkinov tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rishkinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rishkinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rishkinov.
Rishkinov scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Rishkinov as he checks the leg kick.
Rishkinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov with a poor takedown
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rishkinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaadha. Zaadha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Rishkinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha 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.
Rishkinov attempts a counter takedown but Zaadha avoids it well and moves away.
Rishkinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Rishkinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rishkinov throws the kick towards the body but Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov jabs Zaadha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rishkinov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rishkinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Rishkinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Rishkinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaadha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rishkinov.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaadha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha takes a swing at Rishkinov's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaadha if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaadha defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Rishkinov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaadha isn't going anywhere.
Zaadha is trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov has hold of Zaadha's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zaadha seems comfortable defending it but Rishkinov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zaadha is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zaadha is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rishkinov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Legions (ranked 389 p4p, 634 weight class) and Randy The Show (ranked 56 p4p, 98 weight class). Legions comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fidel Legions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Show misses with an uppercut
and Legions counters with an inside leg kick.
The Show on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Legions slips under a jab.
The Show bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Legions's head.
 It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
The Show throws a series of punches but Legions avoids them all with ease.
The Show loads up on a big right hand but Legions slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Show tries to bum rush Legions with a series of wild strikes but Legions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legions swings widly with a right hand
enabling The Show to counter with a crisp jab.
The Show misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Legions.
Legions looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Legions lands with a hook. The Show tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Legions blocks a jab.
The Show throws an off balance right hand
and Legions counters with a thumping low kick.
The Show dodges the punch combination from Legions.
Legions keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions looks to land a combination but The Show avoids it well.
The Show uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legions.
It seemed like The Show was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Show.
Legions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Show moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Show! But no joy.
The Show misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Show drops his hands momentarily and Legions takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legions cracks The Show with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! The Show looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Legions finish him?
 The Show is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legions closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Show is still in real trouble! Can Legions finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
The Show seems to have recovered his senses.
Legions throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legions works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Legions working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Legions seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The Show is looking for a sweep.
The Show defending against the ground and pound.
Legions looking to punish the body of his opponent here but The Show is avoiding damage well.
The Show can't do much from the bottom here.
The Show manages to work his way to half guard, despite Legions's best efforts.
Legions thows a huge punch but The Show dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Show avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legions.
Legions missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Legions thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Show is controlling Legions's trapped leg to prevent Legions from advancing to side control.
The Show is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Legions scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Show avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Legions.
We've been hearing that Legions has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Show regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Legions.
The Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legions is one step ahead there.
Legions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Legions working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Show's head.
The Show working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Legions.
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!
The Show working a defensive guard here.
Legions has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Legions with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fidel Legions's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Show stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Show takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from The Show misses.
Legions takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Legions.
The Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legions misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Legions.
The Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legions throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Show looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Show is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legions is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions clinches.
The Show lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Show lands a left hand.
The Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legions scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Show desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing The Show to regain full guard.
The Show has his hands on Legions's head, controlling the position.
Legions throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Show works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Show wants to sweep here but Legions controlling him for the moment.
Legions postures up in The Show's guard and throws a big left but The Show blocks it.
The Show utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Show is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legions is controlling him.
Legions working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legions in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legions throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Show bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legions's guard.
The Show landing some decent shots from guard.
Legions working for a triangle but The Show defends it easily.
Legions has momentary wrist control but The Show slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Show throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legions works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Show scoring with some ground and pound.
The Show is in close to Legions's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fidel Legions's cut is getting worse.
The Show missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legions looking for a guillotine here but The Show defends easily.
The Show postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Show stands up over Legions, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Legions is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Show is aware though and is defending well.
The Show with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fidel Legions's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Show is looking to work some ground and pound but Legions has wrist control.
Legions preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Show working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Legions's head.
Jeez, Fidel Legions's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fidel Legions's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Randy The Show!
A less than humble Randy The Show misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Hoost (ranked 355 p4p, 391 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 59 p4p, 63 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clarence Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost looks for the body kick but Torvik saw that one coming.
Hoost defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand.
And Hoost counters with a quick kick to the body but Torvik blocks it.
Hoost ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Hoost with the inside leg kick.
Hoost closes the distance and pushes Torvik back into the cage.
Hoost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torvik manages to break the clinch.
Hoost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hoost slips under a jab from Torvik.
Torvik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Hoost throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Hoost lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torvik.
Hoost thows a body kick. Torvik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Hoost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoost avoids the body shot from Torvik.
It looked like Hoost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik clobbers Hoost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torvik misses with a hook. Hoost ducked under it nicely.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost throws a body shot but no joy.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torvik misses the shot to the body.
Hoost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torvik scores with a punch to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoost.
Hoost misses with a hook.
Torvik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoost on the side of the head.
Hoost clinches with his opponent.
Hoost scores with a shoulder strike.
Torvik blocks a body shot from Hoost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost lands a left hand.
Torvik blocks an uppercut.
Hoost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoost blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Hoost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torvik looks winded!
Hoost blocking some punches.
Hoost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoost blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hoost.
Torvik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoost's elbow.
Torvik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torvik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoost feints and then cracks Torvik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torvik down.
Hoost throws a head kick but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Torvik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Torvik.
Hoost moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Hoost.
Hoost lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoost struggles to land a body shot inside as Torvik controls his hands.
Torvik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoost or not.
Hoost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoost has Torvik pressed against the cage, preventing Torvik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torvik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torvik backwards.
Hoost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torvik's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
Hoost lands an uppercut.
Hoost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Hoost dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Hoost does it's job there.
Sven Torvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crunch! Hoost slams his shin into Torvik's torso.
Hoost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torvik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Torvik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Torvik needs to keep his hands up - Hoost had a free shot at his head there.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Hoost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost scores with a nice body kick.
Hoost lands a big head kick that sends Torvik tumbling to the mat! Hoost takes a step backwards and waves Torvik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torvik can do to turn this around?
Torvik is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Hoost.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoost thuds his shin into the meat of Torvik's side.
Hoost lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Torvik - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hoost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost!
In his post fight interview, Clarence Hoost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Middle Finger (ranked 603 p4p, 380 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 97 p4p, 64 weight class). Finger comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Bruce White Jr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Middle Finger'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 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Middle Finger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finger misses with a hook.
White Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Finger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White Jr throws out a counter right but Finger avoids it with no problem.
Finger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White Jr checks the leg kick.
White Jr checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as White Jr blocks the low kick.
White Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Finger shakes him off and moves away.
White Jr swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
White Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White Jr avoids the body shot from Finger.
It seemed like White Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White Jr scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but White Jr is out of range.
Finger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White Jr.
Finger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Finger thuds his right hand into White Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Finger saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger lands with a cross.
Finger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Finger throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.
Finger defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Finger misses with a hook
and White Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
White Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Finger.
White Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target.
Finger misses with an uppercut. White Jr saw that one coming.
White Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from White Jr.
White Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Finger seems unphased.
White Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finger struggles to land a body shot inside as White Jr controls his hands.
Finger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
Finger misses with a left hand
and White Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr blocks a leg kick.
White Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Finger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from White Jr misses.
A jab from Finger misses.
Finger moves out of range as White Jr strikes.
Finger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finger throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Finger.
A swing and a miss from Finger.
White Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Finger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White Jr manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from White Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finger tries to score with a low kick but White Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Finger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Finger.
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finger blocks a jab.
Finger throws a body shot but no joy.
Finger throws a front kick aimed at White Jr's knee but White Jr avoids it well.
White Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Finger counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr stuns Finger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White Jr checks a leg kick.
Finger throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finger. That's going to slow White Jr down.
Finger throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Finger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from White Jr misses.
Finger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finger moves away from the strike by White Jr.
Finger defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for White Jr. That snapped Finger's head back.
Finger connects with a single shot there.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Finger is out of range.
Finger misses with a shot to the body
and White Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Finger off the cage and back into range.
Finger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White Jr throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Finger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Finger to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Finger misses.
White Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
White Jr throws a hook but Finger blocks it.
Finger tries to work over White Jr's front leg with a kick but White Jr checks it.
Finger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Finger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr.
White Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and White Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Finger cracks White Jr with a good jab.
White Jr checks a leg kick.
White Jr moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Finger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finger prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Finger misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
White Jr throws a body punch but Finger moves out of range.
Finger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finger misses with a body shot
and White Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Finger throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Finger misses with a low kick.
White Jr defending well as Finger loads up on a big left hand.
Finger ducks right into an uppercut from White Jr.
Finger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White Jr throws out the jab.
White Jr misses with a looping right.
White Jr misses with a hook. Finger ducked under it nicely.
Finger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Finger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White Jr.
Finger swings widly with a right hand
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White Jr checks a leg kick.
White Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finger has time to react.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finger throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Finger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Finger connects with a leg kick.
White Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. White Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
A big left from White Jr misses.
Finger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr jabs Finger right on the nose. Finger blinks but takes it well.
White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Finger misses with a body shot.
White Jr throws a lazy right hand but Finger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Finger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White Jr throws a hook but Finger avoids it easily.
White Jr misses the jab.
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Finger.
Finger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Finger shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White Jr throws the left hand but Finger avoids the punch easily.
White Jr checks the leg kick.
Finger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finger manages to avoid it.
Finger walks into a straight right hand from White Jr.
Jab, jab by Finger - just one landing.
White Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finger.
A little feinted left hand from Finger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finger misses with a looping right.
White Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finger motions for White Jr to come forward. Finger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Finger is out of range.
White Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for White Jr.
White Jr takes one to the chin there.
Finger throws a leg kick but White Jr moved away.
Bruce White Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finger with a nice cross.
White Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White Jr's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White Jr stuns Finger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Finger.
White Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Finger.
Finger throws a nice outside leg kick.
White Jr misses with a hook.
Finger connects with a right hand. White Jr shakes it off.
Finger scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Finger misses.
White Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White Jr misses with an uppercut. Finger saw that one coming.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finger moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Finger misses its target.
White Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on White Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Finger wants to slow White Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
White Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Finger seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Finger looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
Jab, jab by Finger - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Finger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White Jr swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Finger misses the target.
White Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Finger's shoulder, as Finger tries to avoid the shot.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Finger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White Jr slips a straight right by Finger.
White Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Finger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Finger misses with an uppercut.
Finger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finger ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White Jr thuds his right hand into Finger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from White Jr misses the target.
Finger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Finger throws a leg kick but White Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White Jr momentarily.
A big left from Finger misses.
Finger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White Jr.
Finger works the jab nicely.
White Jr swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
White Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finger's head backwards.
Finger with the inside leg kick.
Finger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White Jr throws out the jab.
White Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
White Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White Jr thuds a left hand into Finger's body.
Finger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Finger ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
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!
Finger lands a jab to the nose.
Finger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
Finger motions for White Jr to come forward. Finger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr throws a jab when Finger was well out of range.
Nice shot by Finger.
Finger looks to land a right hand but White Jr moved out of range.
Finger misses with a low kick.
White Jr throws a big shot that misses.
White Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Finger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finger tries to score with a low kick but White Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Finger throws a lazy right hand but White Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Finger seems unphased.
Finger connects with an inside leg kick.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Finger slips the punch.
White Jr misses with a straight right.
Finger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Finger counters with a slapping leg kick.
White Jr jabs Finger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Middle Finger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr is looking to clinch.
Finger misses with a hook.
White Jr wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
Finger thows a leg kick but White Jr checks it
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White Jr has Finger up against the cage in a clinch.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Finger.
White Jr gets through Finger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White Jr looks to land a right hand but Finger moved out of range.
Finger misses with a low kick.
Finger moves away from the strike by White Jr.
White Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Finger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and White Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Finger is out of range.
Finger looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White Jr throws a hook but Finger blocks it.
White Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White Jr, as that shot connected.
Finger throws a low kick but White Jr moves out of range easily.
White Jr with a jab.
White Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Finger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finger.
A shot to the body from Finger misses
and White Jr counters with a straight right hand.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finger moves away.
Finger swings for the body but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and White Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
White Jr looks to throw the jab but Finger is out of range.
Finger misses with an uppercut. White Jr saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Finger.
Finger is looking to counter punch.
White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Finger slips the punch.
Finger connects with a jab.
Finger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finger throws a jab when White Jr was well out of range.
Finger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
Bruce White Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Finger ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.
A jab from White Jr misses.
Finger misses with a straight left.
Finger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Finger misses the target.
Finger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White Jr.
White Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bruce White Jr.
Well White Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Middle Finger was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame my Sponsors for this loss, fuck em!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 29 p4p, 59 weight class) and Mario Benedetti (ranked 6 p4p, 10 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Benedetti has chosen Bajafondo as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from MacArthur Ii.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti cracks MacArthur Ii with a good jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick that knocks Benedetti off balance momentarily.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Ii keeps Benedetti at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and MacArthur Ii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses
letting Benedetti counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for MacArthur Ii.
Benedetti is trying to push MacArthur Ii away but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Benedetti is trying to break free.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
Benedetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
MacArthur Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti lands a jab to MacArthur Ii's midsection.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti misses with a body shot
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti throws a push kick but MacArthur Ii slaps the foot to one side.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Ii on the side of the head.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses the body punch
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
It looks like Angus MacArthur Ii has been cut.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti lands a two punch combo.
Benedetti misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Benedetti moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt MacArthur Ii! Benedetti continues to tee off on MacArthur Ii, landing with a left and a right! Benedetti connects with a right hand that leaves MacArthur Ii sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Benedetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mario Benedetti!
During a confident post fight interview, Mario Benedetti 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 Randy Randleman (ranked 35 p4p, 65 weight class) and Yka Sonni (ranked 6 p4p, 13 weight class). Randleman comes into the arena with Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch blaring out of the sound system. 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 Yka Sonni was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yka Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman connects with a right hand. Sonni shakes it off.
Randleman checks a low kick from Sonni.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Sonni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Randy Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman looks to land a right hand but Sonni moved out of range.
Sonni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randleman works Sonni's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a hook but Sonni blocks it.
A nice side step and Sonni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Randleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonni throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonni throws a series of punches but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sonni throws a leg kick which misses Randleman's front leg but catches the back leg as Randleman tries to avoid it.
Sonni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Randleman checks a low kick from Sonni.
Some bone on bone action there as Randleman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Randleman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sonni.
Randleman slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sonni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
and Sonni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randleman lands a jab to Sonni's midsection.
Randleman lands with a straight right. Sonni didn't see that one coming.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
Randleman throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman catches Sonni with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Randleman misses the target.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Sonni sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Randleman can pounce on him.
Sonni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randleman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Randleman in his tracks.
Randleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman scores with a nice strike.
Randleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Randleman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sonni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sonni on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sonni throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Randleman counter with a right hand.
Randleman avoids the body shot from Sonni.
A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target.
And Sonni responds with a good body kick, but Randleman manages to step out the way in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randleman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Randleman throws a leg kick but Sonni moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randleman.
Sonni moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni throws out a counter right but Randleman avoids it with no problem.
Randleman misses with a looping left.
Sonni appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
Randleman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Sonni lands.
Randleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonni throws a hook to the side of Randleman's head but Randleman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni checks a low kick from Randleman.
A shot to the body from Randleman misses
enabling Sonni to counter with a crisp jab.
Randleman misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Randleman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sonni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Randleman thinking.
Randleman lands a leg kick that knocks Sonni off balance momentarily.
Sonni with the inside leg kick.
Sonni misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randleman is able to avoid easily.
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Randleman throws a right hand that misses
and Sonni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Randleman.
A swing and a miss from Sonni.
Randleman throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Randleman sets himself, and Sonni steps forward looking for the clinch! Randleman avoids it this time.
Randleman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sonni is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Randleman feints and then cracks Sonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonni down.
A telegraphed right hand from Randleman misses the target.
Sonni drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Randleman defends it well.
Randleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Randleman keeps Sonni at a distance using the push kick.
Randleman misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman tries to bum rush Sonni with a series of wild strikes but Sonni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sonni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonni checks it well.
The fighters circling - Randleman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randleman.
Randleman slips a straight right by Sonni.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Randleman misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randleman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Randleman throws a shot from downtown. Sonni moves away and avoids it.
Randleman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sonni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sonni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sonni might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Randleman has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randleman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Randleman.
Randleman misses with a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sonni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sonni blocks a leg kick.
Sonni feints the counter takedown.
Randleman misses with a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Randleman coming out on top.
Sonni defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman cracks Sonni with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randleman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Randleman misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni misses with a hook
and Randleman counters with a nice body kick.
Sonni misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Sonni blocks the low kick.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Randleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Sonni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randleman throws a head kick that misses
and Sonni counters with an outside leg kick.
Randleman cracks Sonni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Randleman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonni.
Randleman misses with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a leg kick.
Randleman throws a low kick but Sonni avoids it.
Sonni let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonni can do to turn this around?
Sonni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonni has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sonni there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randleman clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Randleman 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.
A big right from Randleman misses.
Randleman looks to throw the jab but Sonni is out of range.
Randleman feints and then cracks Sonni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sonni down.
Randleman throws the left hand but Sonni avoids the punch easily.
Randleman throws a leg kick
and Sonni counters with a good, hard body kick but Randleman shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sonni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sonni moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni checks a low kick from Randleman.
Sonni scores with a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sonni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Randleman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randleman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Randy Randleman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randleman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonni is out of range.
Sonni changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randleman.
Sonni appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Randleman misses with a shot to the body
and Sonni counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Randleman throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Randleman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sonni scrambles back to his feet.
Randleman thumps Sonni with a low kick.
Sonni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and Sonni releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Randleman walks into a straight right hand from Sonni.
Randleman's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with a right hand
and Sonni counters with a nice uppercut.
Randleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Randleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sonni on the side of the head.
Sonni throws a body kick that misses
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman lands with a nice body punch.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Sonni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Randleman had his way with Yka Sonni in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Randleman thuds his right hand into Sonni's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Randleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Sonni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Randleman checks a leg kick.
Randleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sonni throws a poor cross that misses
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sonni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonni counters with a body kick.
Randy Randleman is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonni tries to score with a low kick but Randleman moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!
Sonni misses with a kick to the body.
Sonni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sonni ducks under a wild hook from Randleman.
Sonni moves out of range of the strikes.
Randleman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yka Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Randleman.
Sonni blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman throws a combination that misses
and Sonni counters with a nice leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Randleman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Sonni.
Sonni has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randleman finds it's way round the side to connect with Sonni's head.
Sonni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randleman misses with a left hand
and Sonni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
You can see that Sonni has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Randleman tries to land a body kick
and Sonni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sonni with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman checks a low kick from Sonni.
Randy Randleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sonni misses with a looping right.
Sonni avoids a kick to the body.
Sonni flicks out a counter leg kick but Randleman steps away.
Sonni takes one to the chin there.
Randleman fails to land with a series of punches.
Randleman throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Sonni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Randleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Randleman 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Randleman!
After the fight, Randy Randleman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 86 p4p, 50 weight class) and Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 3 p4p, 2 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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144
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18 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Branko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick.
Branko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Branko fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branko on the side of the head.
Branko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Sitsongrit leaves Branko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Branko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branko shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Branko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branko is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Branko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Branko is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Branko.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Branko is wise to it.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Branko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Branko ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Branko. Branko gets slowly back to his feet.
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Branko shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Branko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Branko is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Branko is wise to it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Branko off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Branko ducks down to avoid it.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Branko fails with the takedown.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branko.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself well to prevent Branko advancing to mount.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Branko prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Branko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Branko is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Branko is working for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending it quite comfortably.
Branko stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
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.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Branko's head to control him but Branko postures up.
Branko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Branko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Branko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Branko is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Branko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Branko is just out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branko at a distance.
Branko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Branko shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Branko persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Branko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Branko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Branko is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Branko goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Branko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Branko misses with a takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Branko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko leaves his chin hanging out and Sitsongrit seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Branko crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Our winner, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Myers (ranked 20 p4p, 7 weight class) and Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 4 p4p, 2 weight class). Tax Payer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Myers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Myers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tax Payer misses with a jab to the body
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tax Payer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer tries to clinch but Myers moves away
enabling Myers to counter with a crisp jab.
Myers's corner calls for a 1-2. Myers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Myers throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tax Payer avoids it.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Tax Payer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Myers with a body shot.
Myers throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Myers slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Myers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Myers.
Tax Payer closes the distance and clinches.
Tax Payer manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Tax Payer lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers misses with an uppercut.
Myers tries to close the distance and clinch but Tax Payer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tax Payer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tax Payer closes the distance and pushes Myers back into the cage.
Myers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Myers can't find room to land a body shot as Tax Payer controls the action.
Myers jumps guard but Tax Payer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tax Payer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Myers lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer lands a nice uppercut.
Myers jumps guard but Tax Payer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Myers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tax Payer's elbow.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
Myers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Myers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tax Payer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Myers, up you get!
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick
and Myers counters with a good low kick that Tax Payer was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Myers backing away here, and Tax Payer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer tries a quick counter leg kick but Myers is wise to it.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Tax Payer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tax Payer tries a head kick but it misses.
Tax Payer doesn't manage to clinch there - Myers circles away.
Myers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tax Payer throws a right hand that misses
and Myers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tax Payer misses with a series of wild punches.
Myers tries to land a front kick but Tax Payer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Myers backing away here, and Tax Payer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tax Payer moves away from the strike by Myers.
Myers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Myers was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornelius Myers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Myers cracks Tax Payer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myers wants to slow Tax Payer down by chopping away at his legs.
Tax Payer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tax Payer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Myers. That one must have hurt.
Tax Payer thumps Myers with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
It looked like Myers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tax Payer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers lands with an overhand left.
Tax Payer rushes Myers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tax Payer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tax Payer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tax Payer takes a swing at Myers's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Myers misses with a wild body shot.
Myers misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer instigates a clinch.
Tax Payer throws a punch but it's blocked by Myers.
Tax Payer breaks from the clinch.
Tax Payer slips a jab from Myers.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Tax Payer throws out a counter right but Myers avoids it with no problem.
Tax Payer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers sizes up Tax Payer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Myers scores with a jab. Tax Payer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Myers throws a front kick aimed at Tax Payer's knee but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Tax Payer unleashes a big counter combination but Myers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Myers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myers moves away.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Myers thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Myers misses the target.
Myers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tax Payer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tax Payer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Myers can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Myers.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tax Payer misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Tax Payer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Tax Payer.
Myers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Tax Payer - that landed with a thud.
Tax Payer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Myers backwards.
Myers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tax Payer backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cornelius Myers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Myers misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Tax Payer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tax Payer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Myers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tax Payer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tax Payer is looking to clinch.
Cornelius Myers is winning the standup battle so far.
Myers slips under a jab from Tax Payer.
Myers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers walks into a straight right hand from Tax Payer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Myers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tax Payer scrambles back to his feet.
Myers slips a jab from Tax Payer.
Myers misses the jab.
Tax Payer unleashes a big counter combination but Myers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
It seemed like Tax Payer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tax Payer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.
It looked like Myers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer fails to land with a series of punches.
Tax Payer defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Myers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Myers misses its intended target.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Myers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tax Payer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Tax Payer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Donk. Tax Payer catches Myers right on the button with a cross.
Myers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Myers ducks down to avoid it.
Myers throwing a counter right hand but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
Myers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
Tax Payer lands with an uppercut that bounces Myers off the cage and back into range.
Tax Payer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Myers.
Tax Payer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tax Payer breaks the clinch.
Tax Payer throws a lazy uppercut
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myers scores with a nice right hand.
Tax Payer is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Tax Payer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Myers doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Tax Payer 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.
Tax Payer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tax Payer is still on wobbly legs! Can Myers finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Myers! Tax Payer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
Cornelius Myers retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Cornelius Myers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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