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Sucker Punch Pro Series 187 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Slugger (ranked 1369 p4p, 1619 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 182 p4p, 209 weight class). Slugger's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Slugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Republic defending well as Slugger loads up on a big left hand.
Republic throws out a counter right but Slugger avoids it with no problem.
Republic 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.
Republic wants to clinch up but Slugger keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Slugger misses the target.
Slugger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slugger throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Republic is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Republic blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugger misses with a straight right.
Slugger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Republic tries to clinch up.
Slugger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slugger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slugger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Slugger misses.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slugger lands with a hook. Republic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Slugger looks to score with a jab to the body but Republic is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Republic misses.
Slugger scores with a nice strike.
Republic checks a low kick from Slugger.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slugger with a jab.
Slugger wants to land a leg kick but Republic is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slugger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Slugger throws an off balance right hand
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic slips under a jab.
Republic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Slugger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slugger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Slugger misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugger misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slugger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Republic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Republic misses with the head strike.
Slugger is looking to break free of the clinch but Republic has double underhooks.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Slugger
enabling Republic to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slugger misses with a hook.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Slugger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Slugger misses with a shot to the body
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Slugger tests Republic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Slugger!
Republic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slugger.
Republic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slugger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Republic throws out a counter right but Slugger avoids it with no problem.
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lou Slugger is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic fails with a takedown attempt.
Republic wants to clinch up but Slugger keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Republic.
Slugger throws a poor cross that misses
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Slugger throws a right hand that misses
and Republic counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Republic gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slugger.
Slugger manages to break the clinch.
Slugger throws a jab but it's blocked by Republic.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slugger digs a good body shot into Republic's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slugger. Republic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slugger misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic slips a jab from Slugger.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slugger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Slugger misses with a shot to the body
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slugger misses with a hook. Republic ducked under it nicely.
Republic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slugger throws a lazy body kick
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Slugger lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Republic's sensitive parts.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slugger.
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
Republic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slugger.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slugger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Slugger missing with a left hand there. Republic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Slugger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Banana Republic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Republic clinches up against the cage.
Slugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic manages to break the clinch.
Republic slips a jab from Slugger.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Slugger misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slugger 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.
Slugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
Republic throws out a counter right but Slugger avoids it with no problem.
Republic is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Slugger misses the target.
Slugger just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slugger misses with a wild body shot.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic doesn't manage to clinch there - Slugger circles away.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Republic moves into the clinch.
Republic blocks an uppercut.
Slugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Republic can do to turn this around?
Slugger breaks the clinch.
Slugger throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lou Slugger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick from Slugger.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slugger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Republic.
A little jabbing left from Republic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Republic closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Slugger counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Republic moves in looking to clinch but Slugger pushes him off.
Republic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Republic staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Republic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Republic closes the distance but Slugger moves to the side
and Slugger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slugger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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.
Republic slips under a jab.
Republic slips a jab from Slugger.
Slugger misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Republic checks a leg kick.
Republic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slugger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slugger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Slugger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slugger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Slugger!
Lou Slugger 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rahman (ranked 1091 p4p, 1415 weight class) and Shock Linewood (ranked 150 p4p, 198 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
Linewood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahman manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rahman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Linewood - the referee stops the clock and Rahman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Linewood. Rahman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rahman avoids the head kick by Linewood.
Linewood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rahman takes a step back to recover.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Linewood misses with a hook. Rahman ducked under it nicely.
Rahman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rahman works the jab nicely.
Rahman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Linewood misses with an uppercut
and Rahman counters with a straight right hand.
Linewood tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linewood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman looks to land a combination but Linewood avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahman just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Linewood has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Linewood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Linewood throws a chopping leg kick but Rahman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps Linewood's head back.
Linewood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rahman counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Linewood.
Linewood has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Linewood there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linewood swings widly with a right hand
and Rahman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Linewood is rocked!
Abdul Rahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman throws an off balance right hand
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahman throws out a powerful jab.
Linewood slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood connects with a body shot.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
A swing and a miss from Rahman.
Linewood tries to counter with a clinch but Rahman shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Rahman misses.
It seemed like Linewood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Linewood counters with a two punch combo.
Linewood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Linewood.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Linewood lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linewood swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Linewood connects with a leg kick.
Linewood defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Linewood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linewood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rahman swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Linewood moved out of range nicely.
Linewood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Rahman.
Linewood has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rahman lands a jab to the nose.
Rahman misses with a double jab.
A jab from Linewood does it's job there.
Linewood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahman misses with a body shot.
Linewood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Rahman misses the jab.
Linewood tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Linewood lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Rahman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linewood blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rahman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Linewood's head.
Linewood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Rahman with a hook.
Rahman takes a swing at Linewood's ribcage but misses.
Linewood slips a jab from Rahman.
Linewood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rahman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahman moves out of range as Linewood throws a body kick.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rahman.
Linewood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linewood. That's going to slow Rahman down.
Linewood throws a lazy uppercut
and Rahman counters with a nice uppercut.
Linewood is looking to slow Rahman down with leg kicks.
Rahman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Linewood cracks Rahman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rahman lands a really nice looking cross but Linewood seems unphased.
Linewood is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?
Rahman looks to land a right hand but Linewood moved out of range.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Rahman sends Linewood crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rahman is motioning to the referee to let Linewood up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice cross by Linewood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Linewood saw that one coming.
Linewood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rahman. That did some damage!
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
and Linewood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linewood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linewood swings for the body but Rahman moves out of range.
Linewood seems to have recovered his senses.
Linewood with a nice calf kick.
Rahman throws a right hand that misses
enabling Linewood to counter with a crisp jab.
Linewood connects with a solid leg kick.
Linewood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rahman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linewood! But no joy.
Rahman misses with an uppercut
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman misses with a straight left.
Linewood flicks out a counter leg kick but Rahman steps away.
A punch lands to the side of Linewood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rahman misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
A jab from Rahman misses.
Linewood misses with a straight right.
Linewood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Linewood.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Rahman loads up on a big right hand but Linewood slips the punch.
Rahman swings widly with a right hand
and Linewood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rahman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linewood.
Linewood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linewood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rahman throws a hook to the side of Linewood's head but Linewood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Linewood throws out a counter right but Rahman avoids it with no problem.
Linewood 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.
Abdul Rahman is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Linewood. That's going to slow Rahman down.
Rahman lands a left and a right that send Linewood crashing to the mat, dazed. Rahman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Linewood missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Linewood flicks out a counter leg kick but Rahman steps away.
Rahman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Rahman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linewood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Linewood's head.
and Rahman counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Linewood! He's just covering up as Rahman starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 1590 p4p, 1317 weight class) and Paul Gascoigne (ranked 207 p4p, 178 weight class). Dupree comes to the cage accompanied by Eddie Vedder - Society. 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 38 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Gascoigne!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gascoigne throws a head kick that half lands.
Gascoigne cracks Dupree with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christophe Dupree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gascoigne lands a big head kick that sends Dupree tumbling to the mat! Gascoigne takes a step backwards and waves Dupree back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Dupree is rocked!
 It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.
Gascoigne is looking to clinch but Dupree is avoiding 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!
Dupree throws out a loose jab but Gascoigne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dupree gets tackled into the cage by Gascoigne. Gascoigne maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Dupree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gascoigne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gascoigne wants to slow Dupree down by chopping away at his legs.
Dupree looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gascoigne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gascoigne is out of range and Dupree settles back down.
Gascoigne raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gascoigne throws the left hand but Dupree avoids the punch easily.
Gascoigne closes the distance and clinches.
Gascoigne can't find room to land a body shot as Dupree controls the action.
Gascoigne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gascoigne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gascoigne.
Gascoigne breaks from the clinch.
Dupree scores with a nice strike.
Dupree swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gascoigne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Gascoigne has knocked Dupree down with a huge combo! Gascoigne steps away and waves a wobbly Dupree back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gascoigne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gascoigne has closed the distance and engaged Dupree in a clinch.
Dupree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gascoigne backwards.
It looks like Paul Gascoigne has been cut.
Gascoigne takes a shot to the head.
Gascoigne lands a hook that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Dupree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dupree misses with some punches.
Gascoigne misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree breaks the clinch.
Dupree with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupree thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gascoigne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Dupree does no damage.
Dupree on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gascoigne. Gascoigne obviously looking to wear him down.
Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gascoigne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dupree swings widly with a right hand
and Gascoigne counters with a nice uppercut.
Gascoigne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dupree's hands.
Dupree jabs Gascoigne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dupree throws a hook but Gascoigne blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gascoigne! But no joy.
No joy there for Gascoigne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dupree scores with a decent looking hook.
Gascoigne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gascoigne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne lands a big head kick that sends Dupree tumbling to the mat! Gascoigne takes a step backwards and waves Dupree back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Dupree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gascoigne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dupree misses with a leg kick.
Dupree seems to have got his legs back now.
Gascoigne moves into range and clinches up with Dupree.
Gascoigne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gascoigne misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Gascoigne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Dupree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gascoigne.
Gascoigne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gascoigne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gascoigne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dupree is out of range and Gascoigne settles back down.
Dupree smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gascoigne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gascoigne blocks a jab.
Gascoigne connects with a single shot there.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Gascoigne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dupree fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gascoigne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dupree lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Dupree lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gascoigne doesn't seem phased though.
Gascoigne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gascoigne tries to clinch there but Dupree circles away.
Gascoigne is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dupree had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gascoigne slips a jab from Dupree.
Dupree throws a right hand that misses
and Gascoigne counters with a left and a right that stings Dupree.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gascoigne manages to avoid it.
Gascoigne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gascoigne misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gascoigne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dupree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gascoigne misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Gascoigne dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gascoigne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Dupree, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dupree misses with a hook.
Gascoigne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dupree throws a jab when Gascoigne was well out of range.
Gascoigne connects with a leg kick.
Gascoigne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses
and Gascoigne counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick by Gascoigne misses
and Dupree counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gascoigne thinking.
Paul Gascoigne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gascoigne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gascoigne throws a big counter head kick but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Gascoigne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dupree moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Dupree - just one landing.
Gascoigne tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dupree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gascoigne looks to land a right hand but Dupree moved out of range.
Gascoigne connects with a leg kick.
Dupree misses with a left hand
and Gascoigne counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree scores with a shot to the body.
Gascoigne is breathing heavily.
Gascoigne throws a sloppy head kick and Dupree moves out of range easily.
Gascoigne moves out of range as Dupree strikes.
Dupree throws a hook to the side of Gascoigne's head but Gascoigne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gascoigne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gascoigne tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gascoigne.
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Gascoigne tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Gascoigne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gascoigne is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gascoigne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupree.
Gascoigne is still on wobbly legs! Can Dupree finish him?
Dupree misses with a straight right.
Gascoigne throws out a counter right but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Gascoigne seems to have recovered his senses.
Gascoigne tries a head kick but it misses.
Gascoigne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dupree misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Dupree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dupree throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Gascoigne stumbling backwards into the cage! Gascoigne bounces back off the cage towards Dupree, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dupree lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dupree celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Christophe Dupree!
During a confident post fight interview, Christophe Dupree 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 900 p4p, 996 weight class) and Venali Paetmar (ranked 129 p4p, 147 weight class). Orsic comes to the cage accompanied by KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja. Paetmar has chosen Powerwolf - Amen & Attack as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venali Paetmar!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar throws a series of punches but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Venali Paetmar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paetmar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Paetmar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paetmar looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paetmar.
Orsic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Paetmar misses the target.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paetmar as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paetmar. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paetmar cracks Orsic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paetmar takes a swing at Orsic's ribcage but misses.
Orsic throws a jab when Paetmar was well out of range.
Paetmar connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic lands a body shot.
Paetmar throws a jab but it's blocked by Orsic.
Paetmar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paetmar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paetmar throws a combination that misses
and Paetmar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paetmar connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Paetmar.
A combination from Paetmar does no damage.
Orsic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paetmar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsic.
Orsic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Orsic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paetmar throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Paetmar.
Orsic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paetmar.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orsic is working for a submission of some sort.
Orsic wants to free his trapped foot but Paetmar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paetmar controlling the position for now.
Orsic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Orsic is working for a kimura but Paetmar is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paetmar is just riding it out for now. Orsic eventually gives up the hold.
Paetmar looking for submissions off his back.
Paetmar is trying to get back to full guard.
Paetmar wants to control but Orsic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orsic is working for a kimura but Paetmar is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paetmar is looking for a sweep. Orsic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orsic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paetmar is refusing to be controlled, as Orsic sits in half guard.
Paetmar actively working from the bottom here.
Orsic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paetmar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orsic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paetmar defends it well.
Orsic working the head and body with strikes.
Orsic is looking for a kimura but Paetmar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orsic to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic trying to pass the guard but Paetmar defending well.
Orsic prevents Paetmar from improving his position.
Paetmar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Orsic.
Paetmar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paetmar is trying to maintain the position but Orsic is very close to passing his half guard.
Paetmar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Paetmar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mate Orsic!
After winning the bout, Mate Orsic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Venali Paetmar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 1108 p4p, 588 weight class) and Will Wrecks (ranked 154 p4p, 87 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the cage accompanied by barbarian pipe band. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Wrecks!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wrecks backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from MacArthur Jnr.
Wrecks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacArthur Jnr defends it well.
MacArthur Jnr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wrecks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
Wrecks closes the distance and clinches up with MacArthur Jnr, looking for a takedown. Wrecks pushes MacArthur Jnr against the cage but MacArthur Jnr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur Jnr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wrecks misses with a few strikes there.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good body shot into Wrecks's ribs.
MacArthur Jnr stuffs the takedown.
Wrecks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur Jnr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
MacArthur Jnr looks to land a combination but Wrecks avoids it well.
Robert MacArthur Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrecks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacArthur Jnr as he jumps to the side.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Wrecks.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrecks misses with a takedown
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
MacArthur Jnr throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
Wrecks fails with the takedown.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks Wrecks in the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice hook to Wrecks's body. Wrecks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
Wrecks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrecks.
Wrecks throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr swings for the body but Wrecks moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr sets himself, and Wrecks steps forward looking for the clinch! MacArthur Jnr avoids it this time.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrecks. MacArthur Jnr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from MacArthur Jnr.
It looks like Will Wrecks has been cut.
MacArthur Jnr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Jnr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacArthur Jnr keeps Wrecks at a distance using the push kick.
MacArthur Jnr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wrecks is defended easily by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wrecks is able to avoid easily.
MacArthur Jnr slips a jab and a cross from Wrecks.
Wrecks clinches.
MacArthur Jnr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wrecks lands a right hand.
MacArthur Jnr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacArthur Jnr avoids the body shot from Wrecks.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for MacArthur Jnr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wrecks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacArthur Jnr.
Wrecks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacArthur Jnr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacArthur Jnr tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a combination that misses
and Wrecks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr misses with a combination
and Wrecks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a head kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping right.
Wrecks tries to clinch but MacArthur Jnr is having none of it.
Wrecks misses with a takedown attempt
and MacArthur Jnr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Wrecks with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
MacArthur Jnr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Wrecks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacArthur Jnr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrecks can do to turn this around?
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrecks.
Wrecks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Jnr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wrecks.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on Wrecks's shoulder, as Wrecks tries to avoid the shot.
Wrecks shoots in but MacArthur Jnr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MacArthur Jnr half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Jnr digs a good hook to Wrecks's body.
MacArthur Jnr cracks Wrecks with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by MacArthur Jnr there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wrecks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a shot from downtown. Wrecks moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacArthur Jnr.
Wrecks is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacArthur Jnr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Robert MacArthur Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Wrecks.
MacArthur Jnr connects with the punch.
Wrecks is rocked!
MacArthur Jnr lands a slapping body shot.
Wrecks is breathing heavily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Wrecks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacArthur Jnr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wrecks.
No joy there for MacArthur Jnr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacArthur Jnr misses with an uppercut.
Wrecks is looking to clinch but MacArthur Jnr is avoiding it.
MacArthur Jnr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr keeps Wrecks at a distance using the push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a two punch combination.
MacArthur Jnr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrecks is still on wobbly legs! Can MacArthur Jnr finish him?
MacArthur Jnr is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Wrecks flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wrecks is out cold! MacArthur Jnr holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacArthur Jnr!
Robert MacArthur Jnr made sure to mention his sponsor, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itchy Sinclair (ranked 1025 p4p, 446 weight class) and Mister Lee (ranked 140 p4p, 62 weight class). Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born To Hula - Kyuss. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Sinclair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee sizes up Sinclair with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Sinclair throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinclair gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Sinclair scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee tries to buck Sinclair off but Sinclair is having none of it.
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sinclair's best efforts.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair with a nice head shot there.
Sinclair working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee is pulling down on Sinclair's head. It's preventing any offense from Sinclair, at least for the moment.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Sinclair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sinclair has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinclair defends well.
Sinclair looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sinclair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sinclair manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sinclair avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinclair is aware though and is defending well.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Sinclair defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sinclair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sinclair is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sinclair doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sinclair manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sinclair postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sinclair won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Sinclair trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Sinclair stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Itchy Sinclair will probably get the nod.
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.
Sinclair checks the leg kick.
Sinclair scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Lee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinclair.
Lee lands with a cross.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Sinclair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Sinclair with an uppercut!
Mister Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Sinclair rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Sinclair gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinclair's head.
Lee misses with a left hand
letting Sinclair counter with a right hand.
Sinclair fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Sinclair counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Sinclair drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Sinclair off! Sinclair jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Sinclair defends easily.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sinclair slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Sinclair is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lee tries to roll over but Sinclair keeps him under control.
Lee is not content to let Sinclair control the position.
Sinclair is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sinclair 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.
Sinclair slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Sinclair has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sinclair lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sinclair is looking for a kimura here.
Sinclair trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee is trying to stand.
Sinclair wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sinclair working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee 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 second round but I would say that Itchy Sinclair will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Itchy Sinclair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sinclair controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to control.
Sinclair seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sinclair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sinclair can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sinclair working some strikes from top position.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sinclair avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee is trying to keep Sinclair in close.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinclair is aware though and is defending well.
Sinclair lands a couple of elbows.
Sinclair pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sinclair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair working Lee over with strikes.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Sinclair trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Sinclair takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Nice strikes from Sinclair there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sinclair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sinclair trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Sinclair is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Sinclair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Itchy Sinclair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sinclair, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Itchy Sinclair!
A very excited looking Itchy Sinclair made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olli Lindholm (ranked 646 p4p, 590 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 95 p4p, 88 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olli Lindholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindholm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lindholm throws a head kick that misses
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindholm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Manivong on the side of the head.
Lindholm throws a sloppy body shot
and Manivong counters with a head kick that drops Lindholm to the mat! Lindholm scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lindholm is rocked!
Manivong fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lindholm square on the jaw! Damn, Lindholm is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akuma Manivong!
A very excited looking Akuma Manivong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shen Po (ranked 386 p4p, 283 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 58 p4p, 45 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Po somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Po shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Po's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Po with a hook.
Shen Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po connects with a body shot.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Po catches Hunt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Po swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Po.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Po.
Po closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunt's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Po postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Po looking to pass the guard.
Hunt controls Po momentarily but Po frees himself.
Po passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt is staying active underneath Po, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Po 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.
Po working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hunt's thigh. Hunt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hunt has control of Po's left arm, preventing Po from doing any damage.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Po's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Po passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Po looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
An elbow from Po crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt tries to bench press Po off him but Po keeps the position.
Po taking a breather here.
Po looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Po advances nicely into full mount.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Po's attempts to control the action.
Hunt has given up his back here.
Po struggling to keep hold of the position.
Po is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Po is hanging on to Hunt's back as he tries to escape.
Po is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
Hunt preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Po.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt showing good submission defense here.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Po with a nice cross.
Po lands with a good body shot.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Po fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Po lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Po thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
Po throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Po with an uppercut!
Po is rocked!
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Po's jaw. Po's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Hunt does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Hunt!
James Hunt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 252 p4p, 421 weight class) and Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 37 p4p, 62 weight class). Ainsworth comes to the cage accompanied by Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley misses with a body kick.
Stanley scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ainsworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ainsworth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Stanley checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanley.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ainsworth with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth with a nice cross.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stanley lands the left hand.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Stanley's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stanley throws a body punch but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stanley.
Good leg kick by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body kick.
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!
Ainsworth thuds his shin into the meat of Stanley's side.
Ainsworth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ainsworth is looking to wear down Stanley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stanley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Stanley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ainsworth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ainsworth is looking to reverse the position.
Stanley tries to advance to mount but Ainsworth denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stanley's best efforts.
Stanley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ainsworth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Ainsworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ainsworth wants to improve his position but Stanley is controlling well.
Ainsworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stanley passes Ainsworth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ainsworth wants to control but Stanley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stanley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ainsworth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanley.
Stanley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ainsworth has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth is trying is best to control the position here.
Stanley wants to control but Ainsworth is keeping him busy.
Ainsworth is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ainsworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ainsworth looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ainsworth cracks Stanley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Stanley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanley down.
Stanley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Ainsworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Stanley moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Stanley moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Stanley's midsection.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stanley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ainsworth punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ainsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley moves out of range of the leg kick from Ainsworth.
Stanley throws a shot from downtown. Ainsworth moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Stanley misses with a few strikes there.
Stanley misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Stanley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ainsworth motions for Stanley to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Stanley as he checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Stanley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ainsworth keeps Stanley at a distance using the push kick.
Ainsworth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ainsworth stuns Stanley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Stanley.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ainsworth misses with a left hand
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Ainsworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stanley under the eye.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the body kick from Stanley.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth dips to his left and cracks Stanley with an uppercut!
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ainsworth moves away.
Stanley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ainsworth to score with a decent uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick as Stanley jumps back.
Ainsworth moves away from the strike by Stanley.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanley is just out of range.
Stanley tries a quick counter leg kick but Ainsworth is wise to it.
The crowd cheers as Ainsworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stanley doesn't seem phased though.
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ainsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanley feints and as Ainsworth raises his hands in defense, Stanley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stanley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stanley advances position into side control!
Ainsworth tries to improve position but can't.
Stanley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ainsworth keeps working.
Roger Michael Stanley has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth manages to get back to half guard.
Ainsworth is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ainsworth has a hand on Stanley's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Stanley takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ainsworth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ainsworth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ainsworth is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth motions for Stanley to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stanley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body kick there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Stanley ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Stanley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Stanley throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.
Stanley looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Stanley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stanley showed some decent athleticism there.
Ainsworth is looking to control Stanley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth has his hands clasped together around Stanley's back. He's all about the action.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep. Stanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanley is looking to advance position but Ainsworth won't allow it.
Stanley is thwarting Ainsworth's attempts to control the position.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth is trying to control but Stanley manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth is squirming around, avoiding Stanley's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ainsworth working to try and regain half guard.
Stanley goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ainsworth turns into him and now he's in Stanley's guard.
Ainsworth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ainsworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stanley working for a triangle but Ainsworth defends it easily.
Stanley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ainsworth controls the pace.
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.
Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Ainsworth is proving a slippery customer.
Ainsworth trying to control but Stanley is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ainsworth lands with a straight right. Stanley didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Michael Stanley.
I think Ainsworth 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
Wilfred Ainsworth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mister Mediocre (ranked 36 p4p, 110 weight class) and Frankie Logan (ranked 8 p4p, 19 weight class). Mediocre comes into the arena with The Champ Is Here! blaring out of the sound system. Logan has chosen The Evil Scotsman as his entrance music. 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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Mediocre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Logan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan blocks a jab.
Logan lands with a cross.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Logan checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mediocre cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Logan drives through and clinches with Mediocre against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre is working Logan over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mediocre.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mediocre.
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mediocre backwards.
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mediocre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
A right hook to the body lands for Mediocre.
Logan gets through Mediocre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mediocre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Mediocre avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Mediocre has Logan pressed against the cage, preventing Logan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Logan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mediocre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Logan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mediocre struggles to land a body shot inside as Logan controls his hands.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Mediocre.
A right handed body shot lands from Mediocre.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a punch but it's blocked by Logan.
We've been informed that Logan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mediocre is leaning against Logan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mediocre tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Mediocre blocking some punches.
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Mediocre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mediocre lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily.
Logan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan throws a jab when Mediocre was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to clinch up but Mediocre circles away and keeps his distance.
As Logan backs away, Mediocre returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Logan misses the target.
Logan throws a chopping leg kick but Mediocre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mediocre throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mediocre. Mediocre obviously looking to wear him down.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mediocre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mediocre momentarily.
Mediocre missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mediocre blocks a jab.
Mediocre's corner calls for a 1-2. Mediocre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mediocre digs a good body shot into Logan's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mediocre scores with a nice head shot.
Logan checks a low kick from Mediocre.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mediocre moves away from the strike by Logan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Mediocre misses with a leg kick
and Logan counters with a thumping low kick.
Mediocre throws a big shot that misses.
Mediocre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mediocre looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mediocre.
Mediocre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mediocre pivots, looking for a leg kick but Logan is out of range and Mediocre settles back down.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Mediocre is out of range.
Mediocre moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mediocre.
Mediocre misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Mediocre misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
The fighters circling - Logan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mediocre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Logan on the side of the head.
Mediocre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Logan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mediocre, as that shot connected.
Mediocre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Logan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre swings widly with a right hand
and Mediocre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mediocre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Logan blocks the low kick.
Mediocre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mediocre cracks Logan with a good jab.
Logan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mediocre's sensitive parts.
A big left from Mediocre misses.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mediocre throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mediocre throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mediocre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mediocre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mediocre throws a low kick, looking for Logan's leg but Logan calmly moves out of range.
Mediocre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mediocre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mediocre slips a jab from Logan.
Mediocre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mediocre jabs at Logan's body.
Mediocre misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mediocre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Logan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mediocre is out of range.
Mediocre is looking to chop away at Logan's legs.
Logan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mediocre momentarily.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Mediocre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A clash of legs there as Mediocre blocks the low kick.
Mediocre connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mediocre.
Mediocre slips a straight right by Logan.
Logan throws a right hand that Mediocre ducks under and follows up with a left that Mediocre also avoids with ease.
Logan with the inside leg kick.
Jab by Logan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Logan checks a leg kick.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mediocre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Logan slips a jab from Mediocre.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mediocre throws an overhand right that lands on Logan's shoulder, as Logan tries to avoid the shot.
Logan misses with a leg kick.
Logan throws a low kick but Mediocre moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Mediocre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mediocre misses with the head strike.
Logan blocking some punches.
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Logan.
Logan lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mediocre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mediocre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mediocre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mediocre working aggressively here.
Mediocre tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
Mediocre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Mediocre blocks an uppercut.
Mediocre throws a head punch that misses.
Mister Mediocre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Logan pushes Mediocre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Logan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mediocre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mediocre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Logan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mediocre misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Logan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mediocre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Logan avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
Logan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Logan fails to land.
A short uppercut from Mediocre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mediocre lands with a light punch inside.
Logan gets through Mediocre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre lands a nice uppercut.
Logan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Mediocre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mediocre blocks a head kick by Logan.
Mediocre looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Mediocre lands with a shot to the body.
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mediocre lands an overhand right.
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Mediocre throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mediocre.
Logan defending well as Mediocre loads up on a big left hand.
Logan throws a hook to the side of Mediocre's head but Mediocre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mister Mediocre is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Logan. That snapped Mediocre's head back.
Logan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mediocre's hands.
Mediocre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mediocre blocks a jab.
Logan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre is looking to slow Logan down with leg kicks.
Mediocre with a jab.
Mediocre throws a shot to the body.
Logan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mediocre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mediocre staying out of range there.
Mediocre is looking to chop away at Logan's legs.
Logan throws a leg kick but Mediocre checks it.
Mediocre scores with a leg kick.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Logan misses.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mediocre catches Logan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a body punch but Mediocre moves out of range.
Mediocre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mediocre.
Mediocre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan is trying to counter with his kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Logan checks a leg kick.
Mediocre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Logan.
Mediocre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Logan at a distance.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan moves into the clinch.
Mediocre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Logan lands a right hand.
Logan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mediocre is leaning against Logan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Logan digs a right hand underneath Mediocre's ribcage. Mediocre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mediocre tries a body shot but Logan blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mediocre fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Logan.
Mediocre misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mediocre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frankie Logan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mediocre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mediocre swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
Mediocre throws out a leg kick but Logan moves out of range and Mediocre only half commits.
Mediocre ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Mediocre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mediocre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mediocre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan throws out a counter right but Mediocre avoids it with no problem.
Mediocre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Logan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Logan scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mediocre.
Mediocre missing with a left hand there. Logan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Logan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mediocre, as that shot connected.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Mediocre slips a jab from Logan.
Logan lands a glancing blow to the side of Mediocre's head.
Logan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logan cracks Mediocre with a good jab.
Logan missing with a left hand there. Mediocre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Logan.
A little jabbing left from Logan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Logan there.
Logan throws the left hand but Mediocre avoids the punch easily.
Logan feints and then cracks Mediocre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mediocre down.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Logan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mediocre.
Logan misses with a hook.
Logan moves out of range as Mediocre strikes.
Logan flicks out a counter leg kick but Mediocre steps away.
Mediocre throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Logan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mediocre connects with a right hand. Logan shakes it off.
Mediocre swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mediocre lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick which misses Logan's front leg but catches the back leg as Logan tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Logan blocks the leg kick.
Mediocre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mediocre ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Mediocre connects with the punch.
Logan moves away from the strike by Mediocre.
Logan throws a push kick but Mediocre slaps the foot to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Mediocre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Logan connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan feints and then cracks Mediocre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mediocre down.
Mediocre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mediocre throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Mediocre blocks the leg kick.
Mediocre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Logan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mediocre throws a leg kick
and Logan counters with an inside leg kick.
Mediocre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan lands a jab to the nose.
Mediocre tests Logan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan lands a nice looking body kick.
Logan misses with a body punch
and Mediocre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
A left lands for Mediocre.
Logan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mediocre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Logan misses the jab.
Mediocre is looking to counter punch.
Logan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mediocre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Mediocre is out of range.
Mediocre appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mediocre fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mediocre connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mediocre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mediocre walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre throws a solid leg kick but Logan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mediocre.
A low kick from Mediocre is predictable there
and Logan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Mediocre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Logan doesn't seem phased though.
Logan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mediocre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Logan.
Mediocre throws a combination. Logan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Mediocre off balance momentarily.
Mediocre blocks a jab.
Mediocre walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mediocre. That's going to slow Logan down.
Mediocre tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mediocre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mediocre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mediocre connects with a right hand. Logan shakes it off.
Logan throws the left hand but Mediocre avoids the punch easily.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mediocre.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mediocre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Logan slips under a jab.
Mediocre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
Mediocre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Logan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frankie Logan just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mediocre manages to avoid it.
Mediocre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Mediocre off balance momentarily.
Logan needs to keep his hands up - Mediocre had a free shot at his head there.
Mediocre throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Logan! But no joy.
Logan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mediocre momentarily.
Mediocre scoring well with a low kick there.
Mediocre attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mediocre tries to bum rush Logan with a series of wild strikes but Logan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A bone on bone clash there as Logan blocks the leg kick.
Mediocre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mediocre thuds his shin into the meat of Logan's side.
Mediocre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre moves out of range of the strikes.
Mediocre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mediocre throws a big shot that misses.
Logan tries a quick counter leg kick but Mediocre is wise to it.
Mediocre tries to score with a low kick but Logan moves his leg out of the way.
Mediocre misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Logan lands a nice looking body shot.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Mediocre slips the punch.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Mediocre.
Mediocre moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Logan misses with a body shot
and Logan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mediocre walks into a left hand.
Logan misses with a body shot.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Logan avoids it.
Mediocre slips under a jab.
Logan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Mediocre moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Logan scoring well with a low kick there.
Mediocre misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Mediocre looks to throw the jab but Logan is out of range.
Logan missing with a left hand there. Mediocre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mediocre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Logan.
Sloppy strikes from Mediocre. Those never looked like landing.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mediocre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Mediocre.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Logan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mediocre is out of range and Logan settles back down.
Mediocre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Mediocre slips under a jab from Logan.
Mediocre half committed to a counter leg kick.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mediocre is looking to score with low kicks.
Logan lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Mediocre, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan tries to score with a low kick but Mediocre moves his leg out of the way.
Logan dips to his left and cracks Mediocre with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Mediocre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mediocre feints and then cracks Logan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Logan down.
Mediocre throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan 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.
Mediocre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mediocre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mediocre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mediocre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mediocre throws a leg kick that misses.
Mediocre misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Mediocre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Mediocre moved out of range.
Mediocre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mediocre misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Logan lands the left hand.
Mediocre catches Logan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Logan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mediocre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Logan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Mediocre misses its intended target.
Mediocre staying out of range there.
Logan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Logan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Mediocre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mediocre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Logan throws out a leg kick but Mediocre moves out of range and Logan only half commits.
Mediocre with a hook.
Mediocre misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mediocre moves out of range of the strikes.
Logan connects with a crisp jab.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Mediocre.
Logan misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Logan dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Mediocre.
Mediocre ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
A slapping body kick lands there for Logan.
Logan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mediocre's head backwards.
Mediocre moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Mediocre slips a straight right by Logan.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mediocre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logan checks a leg kick nicely.
Mediocre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Logan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mediocre's head.
Logan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mediocre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mediocre throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan scores with a nice strike.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Mediocre's shoulder, as Mediocre tries to avoid the shot.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Logan moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan throws the left hand but Mediocre avoids the punch easily.
Logan looks to land a left hand but Mediocre moved out of range nicely.
Mediocre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mediocre half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Logan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mediocre.
Logan misses with a leg kick.
Mediocre half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mediocre lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Mediocre moved out of range.
Mediocre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mediocre throws a low kick but Logan moves out of range easily.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Logan moves out of range as Mediocre throws a body kick.
Mediocre moves out of range of the body kick from Logan.
Logan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mediocre takes a step back to recover.
Logan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mediocre tried to score with a low kick but Logan checks it.
Logan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mediocre blocks a leg kick.
Mediocre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mediocre tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
Mediocre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frankie Logan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre misses with a low kick.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mediocre connects with a single shot there.
Mediocre fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mediocre.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Logan moved away.
Mediocre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mediocre in his tracks.
Mediocre slips under a jab.
Mediocre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Logan keeps Mediocre at a distance using the push kick.
A big right from Mediocre misses.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mediocre.
A jab from Logan does it's job there.
Logan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mediocre.
Mediocre staying out of range there.
Mediocre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Logan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mediocre is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre throws a leg kick but Logan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Logan misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Mediocre misses the target.
Mediocre misses with a low kick as Logan jumps back.
Mediocre lands a head shot.
Mediocre lunges at Logan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Logan's hand.
Good work by Mediocre as he checks the leg kick.
Logan throws a hook but Mediocre avoids it easily.
Mediocre finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mediocre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mediocre throws a wild body kick that Logan sees coming a mile off.
Logan ducks under a wild hook from Mediocre.
Logan blocks a low kick nicely.
Logan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Logan misses with a low kick.
Mediocre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mediocre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mediocre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Logan takes a swing at Mediocre's ribcage but misses.
Mediocre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Mediocre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Logan.
Mediocre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mediocre fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Logan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Logan connects with a leg kick.
Mediocre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Logan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Logan swings for the body but Mediocre moves out of range.
Logan wants to slow Mediocre down by chopping away at his legs.
Mister Mediocre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mediocre connects with an inside leg kick.
Mediocre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
An attempted straight right counter from Mediocre misses the target.
Mediocre throws a leg kick that misses.
Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mediocre was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan.
Logan cracks Mediocre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mediocre misses with the combination.
Mediocre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Logan connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Logan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Logan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Logan!
Frankie Logan is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Frankie Logan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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