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WVT 117: Surianglek v Assndrop PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Wellington (ranked 5847 p4p, 3398 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 638 p4p, 486 weight class). Humphrey Wellington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Wellington. Beautiful body shot.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Wellington moves away
and Wellington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alexandrov thinking.
Alexandrov rushes Wellington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wellington is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alexandrov gets control of Wellington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alexandrov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wellington prevents Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov pulls Wellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Wellington from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wellington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wellington breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Wellington.
Wellington wants to get back to striking at distance but Alexandrov won't allow it.
Wellington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Alexandrov has Wellington pushed against the cage.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wellington can't break the clinch.
Alexandrov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wellington uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexandrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wellington prevents Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov pulls Wellington in close to prevent any damage.
Wellington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Wellington isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is controlling Wellington's posture.
Wellington working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Wellington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Alexandrov is looking to stand up but Wellington isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov pushes Wellington off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov misses with a double jab.
Wellington fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alexandrov just manages to avoid it.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Wellington misses its target.
Wellington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexandrov under the eye.
Alexandrov closes the distance and pushes Wellington back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov trying to control the position but instead, Wellington has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexandrov into the cage.
Wellington tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexandrov is defending well for now.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Wellington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wellington tries to break free but Alexandrov pushes him back against the cage.
Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alexandrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov pushes Wellington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington is trying to force a seperation but Alexandrov has the dominant position.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Wellington controls the action.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wellington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Wellington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wellington trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wellington working some strikes from top position.
Alexandrov trying to keep a closed guard but Wellington is proving a slippery customer.
Wellington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alexandrov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wellington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wellington presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
That's time! Wellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Wellington up against the cage.
Alexandrov lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Wellington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wellington up against the cage.
Alexandrov pulls Wellington into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wellington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wellington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wellington prevents Alexandrov from getting back to his feet.
Alexandrov pulls Wellington in close to his closed guard and prevents Wellington from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington stands up over Alexandrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alexandrov wriggles free and stands up.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Wellington moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov jumps guard and drags Wellington to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alexandrov controls Wellington momentarily but Wellington frees himself.
Wellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wellington cracks Alexandrov with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wellington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Crunch! Wellington slams his shin into Alexandrov's torso.
Alex Alexandrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov moves into range and clinches up with Wellington.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexandrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wellington can pounce on him.
Wellington tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wellington is trying to stall.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Wellington is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wellington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Alexandrov.
Wellington misses with a knee to the head.
Wellington tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov lands a nice uppercut.
Wellington wants to stall.
Alexandrov works on Wellington's body with a couple of short punches.
Wellington breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wellington.
Alexandrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Wellington circles away.
Alexandrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wellington, pushing him back against the cage.
Wellington wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov wants a takedown.
Wellington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Humphrey Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Alexandrov.
Alexandrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wellington avoids it.
Wellington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wellington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellington scores with a push kick.
Humphrey Wellington is winning the standup battle so far.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Wellington jabs at Alexandrov's body.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wellington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellington fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alexandrov is out of range.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Wellington tenderised Alexandrov's leg. Alexandrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexandrov looks to clinch
and Wellington finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
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 Humphrey Wellington will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alexandrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wellington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Wellington slips to the side
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Wellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wellington misses with a head kick.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up
and Wellington counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov throws a lazy head kick
and Wellington counters with a good, hard body kick but Alexandrov shrugs it off.
Alexandrov pushes Wellington up against the cage in a clinch.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington can't break the clinch.
Wellington effectively controlling the action here.
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov tries to bum rush Wellington with a series of wild strikes but Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wellington looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wellington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alexandrov punishes Wellington's body with a nice straight punch.
Wellington is looking to wear down Alexandrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington lands a knee to the body.
Alexandrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wellington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wellington looks for the body kick but Alexandrov saw that one coming.
Wellington misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Wellington 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandrov throws a leg kick
and Wellington counters with a leg kick.
Alex Alexandrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch up.
Alexandrov tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellington is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov forces Wellington back against the cage and clinches.
Alexandrov is trying to pull guard but Wellington has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexandrov or not.
A hook to the body from Wellington.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexandrov.
Wellington tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wellington throws a solid leg kick but Alexandrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wellington.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Wellington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alexandrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wellington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Wellington up against the cage.
Wellington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Wellington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wellington.
Wellington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alexandrov if he has to take too many more of those.
Wellington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alexandrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexandrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alexandrov really felt that one!
A low kick lands for Wellington.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch but Wellington slips to the side
and Wellington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Alexandrov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wellington 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
After the fight, Humphrey Wellington was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Smith (ranked 3940 p4p, 3443 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 450 p4p, 414 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Brunswick Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brunswick Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunswick Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith swings for the body but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith cracks Brunswick Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Brunswick Jr backing up. Brunswick Jr nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith misses the body punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Brunswick Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jab by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brunswick Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick Jr moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunswick Jr thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Brunswick Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brunswick Jr tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Brunswick Jr's belly button to the back.
Smith lands a body shot.
Brunswick Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brunswick Jr is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Brunswick Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Brunswick Jr tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Brunswick Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunswick Jr tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick Jr.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Brunswick Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Brunswick Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Brunswick Jr only half commits.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Brunswick Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith thuds his right hand into Brunswick Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brunswick Jr tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brunswick Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith blocks a head kick by Brunswick Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brunswick Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brunswick Jr misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brunswick Jr missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Brunswick Jr's belly button to the back.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunswick Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Brunswick Jr blocks a jab.
A jab from Smith misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Brunswick Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Brunswick Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brunswick Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Smith misses.
Brunswick Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Brunswick Jr misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick Jr throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Smith misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Brunswick Jr misses.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brunswick Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Brunswick Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Brunswick Jr's shoulder, as Brunswick Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Brunswick Jr clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Brunswick Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crunch! Brunswick Jr slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Brunswick Jr - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Brunswick Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Jab from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brunswick Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunswick Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brunswick Jr connects with a leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith misses the body punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunswick Jr cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brunswick Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brunswick Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brunswick Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Brunswick Jr looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Brunswick Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Brunswick Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Brunswick Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith misses with a double jab
and Brunswick Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brunswick Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brunswick Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Brunswick Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a hook
and Brunswick Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Brunswick Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brunswick Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Smith is rocked!
Nice cross by Brunswick Jr.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brunswick Jr moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Brunswick Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brunswick Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brunswick Jr at a distance.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a body kick that stops Smith in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brunswick Jr lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brunswick Jr. That's going to slow Smith down.
Brunswick Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Brunswick Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Brunswick Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brunswick Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Brunswick Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Brunswick Jr throws a counter combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Smith might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Rebel Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Brunswick Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brunswick Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brunswick Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 2726 p4p, 2127 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 402 p4p, 337 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. Lawrence has chosen Many Men as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Mein Armbach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lawrence darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is keen to just control but Mein Armbach is a slippery customer.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mein Armbach sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawrence is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawrence chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawrence postures up in Mein Armbach's guard and throws a big left but Mein Armbach blocks it.
Lawrence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mein Armbach looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Lawrence content to stall in guard here.
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mein Armbach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Mein Armbach's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mein Armbach preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawrence cracks Mein Armbach with a solid left hand.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach is trying to keep Lawrence in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
Lawrence works over Mein Armbach with some ground and pound from guard.
Lawrence connects with a couple of short punches.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawrence works over Mein Armbach with some ground and pound from guard.
Mein Armbach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mein Armbach napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mein Armbach keeps working.
Lawrence cracks Mein Armbach with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach prevents Lawrence from improving position.
Lawrence is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Mein Armbach misses the target.
Mein Armbach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mein Armbach breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mein Armbach connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Lawrence shoots in and bounces Mein Armbach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Lawrence is working Mein Armbach over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach working a defensive guard here.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Mein Armbach is retaining full guard.
Lawrence trying to control but Mein Armbach is working from the bottom.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Mein Armbach blocks nicely.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Mein Armbach.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mein Armbach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawrence lands a head kick. Mein Armbach smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Mein Armbach misses its intended target.
Mein Armbach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws a shot to the body.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mein Armbach darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mein Armbach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach working aggressively here.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mein Armbach misses with some punches.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach clinches up against the cage.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Mein Armbach dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mein Armbach moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Mein Armbach. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Lawrence shoots in and gets a takedown into Mein Armbach's guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Mein Armbach gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but Mein Armbach is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Mein Armbach postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mein Armbach drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Mein Armbach off! Mein Armbach jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mein Armbach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mein Armbach connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses the jab.
Lawrence wants to counter with a clinch but Mein Armbach pushes him away.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice uppercut.
Mein Armbach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bender Mein Armbach is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach gets caught napping as Lawrence dives in and scores a takedown. Mein Armbach manages to retain guard.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mein Armbach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawrence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mein Armbach keeps moving.
Lawrence scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mein Armbach keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bender Mein Armbach.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
The defeated Malachi Lawrence had this to say: 'The Hood Hit Harder Than You '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Glover (ranked 2281 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Bruno Neves (ranked 119 p4p, 129 weight class). Dick Glover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruno Neves's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Neves!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glover as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Glover with that takedown attempt.
Neves with the counter takedown but Glover avoids it easily.
Glover feints and as Neves raises his hands in defense, Glover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glover throws an elbow that misses. Neves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glover's guard. Nice move by Neves!
Glover trying to keep a closed guard but Neves is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover wants to improve his position but instead Neves has moved into half guard.
Neves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is looking to control Neves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glover avoid being mounted?
Neves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Glover regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
Neves tries to pass to full mount but Glover defends it.
Neves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to maintain the position but Neves is very close to passing his half guard.
Glover is trying to get back to full guard.
Glover works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Glover tries to get out of the position.
Neves preventing the sweep.
Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Neves on the ground.
Neves passes Glover's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glover tries to roll over but Neves keeps him under control.
Glover is staying active underneath Neves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Glover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover wants to get back to full guard.
Neves wants to free his trapped foot but Glover is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Glover trying to control but Neves postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Glover is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Neves counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
No luck for Glover with that takedown attempt.
Neves with the counter takedown but Glover avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Neves counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Glover!
Neves working away.
Glover is trying to get back to half guard.
Glover is trying to control Neves's posture but Neves avoids it.
Neves grinds an elbow into Glover's temple.
Neves trying to control the action but Glover is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neves is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Glover will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Neves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Glover's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glover scores with a nice right hand.
Dick Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glover tries for a takedown but Neves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glover shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Glover was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Neves regains half guard, as Glover was trying to land strikes.
Neves keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neves is keeping the position for now.
Glover throws an elbow that misses. Neves uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glover's guard. Nice move by Neves!
Glover keeping moving, preventing Neves from controlling successfully.
Neves tries to free his leg and advance position but Glover is retaining full guard.
Neves sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glover is on top in guard.
Glover really is a fat lump.
Glover stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Neves has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Glover manages to get his head free but now Neves has transitioned to an armbar! Glover grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Neves! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Neves!
Bruno Neves 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 Richard Cheese (ranked 2639 p4p, 2381 weight class) and Gholam Estili (ranked 344 p4p, 312 weight class). Cheese kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rape Me. Estili has chosen Ready For War (Instrumental) as his entrance music. Gholam Estili has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135
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156
14 - 9 - 1 |
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World class MT
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gholam Estili!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estili circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Estili sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cheese throws a shot from downtown. Estili moves away and avoids it.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Estili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Estili throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheese misses with a hook. Estili ducked under it nicely.
Estili with the counter takedown but Cheese avoids it easily.
Estili dives in and scores a takedown into Cheese's guard.
Estili trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Estili throws a strike but Cheese rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cheese has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estili is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estili drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cheese dives on top into guard.
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Estili is keeping the position.
Estili looking for a sweep. Not yet Estili, not yet.
Estili is pulling down on Cheese's head to control his posture.
Cheese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estili is pulling down on Cheese's head. It's preventing any offense from Cheese, at least for the moment.
Estili wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estili has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cheese has passed into side control.
Cheese is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Estili will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Estili controls the position for a moment.
Estili can't do much from the bottom here.
Estili is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Estili is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estili is letting Cheese control him for a moment.
Estili tries to buck Cheese off but Cheese is having none of it.
Estili stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Estili tries to bench press Cheese off him but Cheese keeps the position.
Estili is trying to control Cheese's posture but Cheese avoids it.
Estili is looking to regain half guard here but Cheese keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Estili manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Estili throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Estili is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Estili throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Estili looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cheese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Estili bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cheese's guard.
Estili loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gholam Estili will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Estili shoots in for a double leg but Cheese sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cheese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cheese connects with a jab.
Estili throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
And Estili tries to counter it with a takedown but Cheese pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Estili decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Estili is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cheese sees it coming and defends easily.
Estili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Estili looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Krav Maga MMA Academy inform me that Estili has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Estili prevents Cheese from improving his position.
Cheese gets full guard.
Gholam Estili has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cheese working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Estili.
Estili is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Estili chips away with some ground and pound.
Estili wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Estili is looking to work some ground and pound but Cheese has wrist control.
Estili postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Estili throwing strikes but missing.
Estili trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Estili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Estili throws an elbow that misses. Cheese uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Estili's guard. Nice move by Cheese!
Cheese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estili looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cheese puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estili keeps working.
Cheese controlling the action here.
Estili gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese stopping the sweep attempt from Estili.
Estili wants to hit a sweep here but Cheese passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Estili there!
Cheese prevents Estili from getting the reversal.
Estili is squirming around, avoiding Cheese's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estili is in all sorts of trouble here.
Estili tries to lock up and control but Cheese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Estili is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estili wants to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
Estili tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
Estili tries to lock up and control but Cheese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cheese prevents Estili from getting the reversal.
Cheese controlling the pace for now.
Estili is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Estili has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cheese takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cheese dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Estili takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Estili works Cheese's body with a nice hook.
Cheese scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Estili fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Estili takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Estili drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Estili scores with a nice strike.
Cheese throws a body kick that misses
and Estili counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cheese!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estili sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cheese is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Estili tries to score with some ground and pound. Cheese controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cheese prevents Estili from improving position.
Estili scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estili tries for a kimura but Cheese is defending well.
Estili postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Estili trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Estili tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Estili wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Estili controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cheese is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
An elbow from Estili crashes against the mat.
Estili misses with the ground and pound.
Cheese taking a bit of punishment here - Estili scoring with strikes.
Estili looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cheese is avoiding damage well.
Estili looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cheese is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estili is looking to take a break and control but Cheese is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estili is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cheese has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estili is trying to ground and pound but Cheese uses the momentary lack of control by Estili to regain half guard.
Estili missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Estili scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cheese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Estili.
Estili takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Estili is trying to control. Cheese wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Estili looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese is refusing to be controlled, as Estili sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries to roll over but Estili keeps him under control.
Estili thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Estili sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cheese defending well though.
Estili throwing shots but Cheese is blocking nicely.
Estili working Cheese over with strikes.
Estili not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cheese blocking the ground and pound attempt from Estili.
Estili throwing shots but Cheese is blocking nicely.
Estili is nestled in close to Cheese, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gholam Estili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Estili 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gholam Estili!
Gholam Estili thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 1018 p4p, 486 weight class) and Stoner Steve (ranked 157 p4p, 77 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duele El Carazon. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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43
180
25 - 24 - 0 |
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28
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13 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stoner Steve!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez moves away from the strike by Steve.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sanchez showed some decent athleticism there.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Steve defends it.
Steve holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez wants to control but instead Steve manages to regain half guard.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Steve defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve tries to roll over but Sanchez keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Sanchez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanchez.
Sanchez controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Steve defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez passes to full mount!
Sanchez trying to control but Steve is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but instead Steve manages to regain half guard.
Steve won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Steve is defending well.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steve keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steve is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Steve is defending the position.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Steve is having none of it.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoner Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's 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 Jesus Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jesus Sanchez'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.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Steve, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Steve against the cage but Steve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily
and Steve counters with a nice right hand that sends Sanchez toppling to the canvas! Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steve finish him?!
Sanchez shoots and misses
and Steve counters with a nice right hand that sends Sanchez toppling to the canvas! Sanchez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Steve finish him?!
Sanchez is rocked!
Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Steve counters with a big left hand that crumples Sanchez! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stoner Steve!
Stoner Steve 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Zakharov (ranked 771 p4p, 674 weight class) and Dimitri Svyatogor (ranked 42 p4p, 38 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
255
10 - 7 - 0 |
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28 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Svyatogor!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svyatogor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zakharov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Dimitri Svyatogor has been cut.
Svyatogor needs to keep his hands up - Zakharov had a free shot at his head there.
Zakharov scores with a nice body kick.
Zakharov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Svyatogor counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakharov misses with a kick to the body.
Zakharov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Svyatogor counter with a right hand.
Zakharov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Svyatogor slips a jab and a cross from Zakharov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zakharov jabs Svyatogor right on the nose. Svyatogor blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Zakharov
and Svyatogor counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Svyatogor!
Dimitri Svyatogor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 251 p4p, 206 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 40 p4p, 35 weight class). BM Websphere acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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135
29 - 17 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DaMatti Matikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere 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.
Matikainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere throws a low kick but Matikainen avoids it.
Websphere misses with a looping left.
Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses.
And Websphere responds with a good body kick, but Matikainen manages to step out the way in time.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Websphere's head backwards.
Websphere swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen misses with a right hand
and Matikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matikainen loads up on a big right hand but Websphere slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Websphere just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Matikainen lands a jab-cross combination.
Websphere misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Websphere misses with a body punch
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Websphere gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Websphere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Websphere. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Websphere.
Websphere connects with a right hand. Matikainen shakes it off.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Websphere checks it.
Matikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Matikainen.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Websphere just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatikainen.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
Websphere looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Websphere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Websphere down.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Matikainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Websphere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
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!
Websphere throws the kick towards the body but Matikainen avoids it.
A low kick from Matikainen is predictable there
and Websphere counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Websphere.
Matikainen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Websphere. Websphere circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matikainen throws a shot to the body.
Matikainen throws a right and a left that Websphere avoids nicely.
Matikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Websphere.
Websphere cracks Matikainen with a good jab.
Websphere lunges at Matikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matikainen's hand.
Websphere slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Websphere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Websphere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Websphere misses.
Matikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Websphere slips a straight right by Matikainen.
Websphere appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere throws a wild body kick that Matikainen sees coming a mile off.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen throws out a loose jab but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.
Websphere is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Matikainen jabs at Websphere's body.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Websphere. That did some damage!
Matikainen takes one to the side of the head.
Websphere throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Websphere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Websphere. Matikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matikainen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Matikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Websphere.
Websphere looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Websphere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matikainen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matikainen misses with a looping right.
Matikainen throws a front kick aimed at Websphere's knee but Websphere avoids it well.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Websphere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Websphere slips a jab from Matikainen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Websphere throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Websphere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Matikainen misses.
Websphere wants to counter with a clinch but Matikainen pushes him away.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Websphere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matikainen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Websphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Matikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Websphere circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Matikainen misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
Matikainen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Websphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Matikainen misses.
Websphere checks a leg kick.
Websphere shapes to counter with a head kick.
Websphere throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some wild striking there from Websphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Websphere dodges the punch combination from Matikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matikainen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Websphere.
Matikainen throws an overhand right that lands on Websphere's shoulder, as Websphere tries to avoid the shot.
Websphere tries to counter with a clinch but Matikainen shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Matikainen misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
Websphere has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matikainen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Websphere backs up against the cage.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen digs a good body shot into Websphere's ribs.
Websphere will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Matikainen cracks Websphere with an open hand slap.
Websphere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Websphere scores with a shot to the body.
Matikainen swings for the body but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere throws a push kick but Matikainen slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Websphere. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Matikainen does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
Matikainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Websphere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Websphere misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Websphere scores with a jab to the body.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Websphere can pounce on him.
Websphere throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matikainen thumps Websphere with a low kick.
Websphere ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matikainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matikainen misses with a head kick.
Websphere tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
A leg kick checked by Websphere.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Websphere's leg. Websphere is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere fails with an attempt to clinch.
DaMatti Matikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Matikainen cracks Websphere with an open hand slap.
Websphere swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen tries to move into range but Websphere moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Websphere lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
Websphere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Websphere lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.
Matikainen misses with a leg kick.
Websphere scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Websphere looks to land a body kick but Matikainen moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a low kick.
Websphere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Websphere.
Websphere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Matikainen moves out of range as Websphere throws a body kick.
Matikainen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Websphere scores with a push kick.
Websphere checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Websphere tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen tries to land a front kick but Websphere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Websphere lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Matikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Matikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BM Websphere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Matikainen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Websphere misses with a kick to the body.
Websphere misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Websphere tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
A jab from Websphere does it's job there.
Websphere throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Matikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Websphere wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen throws a solid leg kick but Websphere takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matikainen.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Websphere.
Matikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Websphere chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Websphere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Websphere misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen misses with a straight right.
Websphere throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Websphere throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Websphere. That did some damage!
Websphere throws a nice head kick!
Websphere is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Matikainen misses its target.
Websphere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matikainen can pounce on him.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Websphere on the side of the head.
Websphere misses with a low kick as Matikainen jumps back.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
Good work by Matikainen as he checks the leg kick.
Websphere takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matikainen throws out a leg kick but Websphere moves out of range and Matikainen only half commits.
Websphere scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Websphere.
Websphere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen clobbers Websphere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matikainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Websphere has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Websphere and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matikainen. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matikainen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Websphere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matikainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Matikainen.
It seemed like Websphere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Websphere slips under a jab from Matikainen.
Jab from Websphere.
Matikainen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matikainen misses with a straight left.
Matikainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
A left lands for Websphere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Websphere checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Websphere looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen misses with an uppercut. Websphere saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Websphere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matikainen throws a right hand that misses
and Websphere counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Matikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matikainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Websphere there.
Matikainen throws a low kick but Websphere avoids it.
Matikainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Websphere counters with a good low kick that Matikainen was not able to check.
Matikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Websphere throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Websphere throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matikainen scores with a hook to the body. Websphere takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matikainen tests Websphere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Websphere misses.
Matikainen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Websphere throws out the jab.
Matikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Websphere avoids the head kick by Matikainen.
Websphere throws a series of punches but Matikainen avoids them all with ease.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Websphere lands the left hand.
Websphere connects with a crisp jab.
Matikainen throws a leg kick but Websphere moved away.
Websphere tried to score with a low kick but Matikainen checks it.
A slow jab from Websphere misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Websphere stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matikainen.
Matikainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Websphere connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DaMatti Matikainen.
I think Matikainen 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... DaMatti Matikainen!
A very excited looking DaMatti Matikainen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 131 p4p, 130 weight class) and Maurits Assndrop (ranked 22 p4p, 21 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Maurits Assndrop!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assndrop jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Assndrop misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Assndrop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
A jab from Assndrop does it's job there.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assndrop slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but Assndrop saw that one coming.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Assndrop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Assndrop under the eye.
Assndrop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Assndrop looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit 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.
Assndrop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Assndrop misses the jab.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Assndrop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Assndrop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Assndrop connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Assndrop swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Assndrop's defenses.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Assndrop checks it.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Assndrop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Assndrop.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Assndrop checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Assndrop.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Assndrop checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
An inside leg kick from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Assndrop is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sitsongrit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Assndrop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Assndrop takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and Assndrop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Assndrop.
Assndrop misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Assndrop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Assndrop steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Assndrop moves out of range.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Assndrop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A good leg kick by Assndrop.
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Assndrop throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assndrop misses with a body shot
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Assndrop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assndrop slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Assndrop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assndrop moves away.
Assndrop sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assndrop moves away.
Assndrop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Assndrop throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assndrop.
Assndrop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Assndrop connects with the punch.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Assndrop. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A leg kick checked by Assndrop.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Assndrop blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Assndrop's midsection.
Assndrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assndrop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Assndrop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Assndrop misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maurits Assndrop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Assndrop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop scores with a jab to the head.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Assndrop slips the punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assndrop walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Assndrop.
Assndrop with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Assndrop ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
Assndrop throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Assndrop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Assndrop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Assndrop just manages to avoid it.
Assndrop throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assndrop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Assndrop connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Assndrop misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assndrop throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assndrop lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Assndrop's knee but Assndrop avoids it well.
Assndrop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assndrop is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Assndrop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Assndrop misses.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice leg kick from Assndrop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Assndrop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assndrop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Assndrop scoring well with a low kick there.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Assndrop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assndrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that Assndrop semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Assndrop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Assndrop slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Assndrop moves out of range.
Assndrop tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maurits Assndrop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Assndrop blocks a jab.
Assndrop throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Assndrop lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Assndrop is out of range.
Assndrop moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Assndrop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assndrop is trying to counter with his kicks.
Assndrop slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Assndrop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Assndrop at a distance.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Assndrop avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
Assndrop lands with a cross.
A big left from Assndrop misses.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Assndrop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
Assndrop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assndrop throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Assndrop moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Assndrop's ribs.
Assndrop lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assndrop throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Good exchange - Assndrop coming out on top.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit works Assndrop's body with a nice hook.
Assndrop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assndrop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Assndrop avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Assndrop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Assndrop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Assndrop moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Assndrop strikes.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Assndrop, as that shot connected.
Assndrop throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Assndrop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Assndrop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Assndrop's ribs.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Assndrop misses the jab.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Assndrop's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Assndrop's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Assndrop looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Assndrop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Assndrop lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assndrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assndrop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop connects with an inside leg kick.
Assndrop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Assndrop lands a lovely overhand right.
Assndrop avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Assndrop counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lunges at Assndrop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assndrop's hand.
A jab from Assndrop finds it's way through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Assndrop blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assndrop lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Assndrop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - Assndrop had a free shot at his head there.
Assndrop scoring well with a low kick there.
Assndrop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Assndrop avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Assndrop.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Assndrop knows he should have avoided that one.
Assndrop scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Assndrop counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Assndrop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurits Assndrop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Assndrop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurits Assndrop!
Maurits Assndrop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 210 p4p, 177 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 12 p4p, 9 weight class). Hightower comes to the cage accompanied by The Power. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Railio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hightower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Railio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hightower.
Railio misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Railio misses
and Hightower counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Railio.
Railio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Hightower ducks under a wild hook from Railio.
It looked like Hightower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio misses with a hook
and Hightower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hightower throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Railio on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Hightower, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower cracks Railio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Hightower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooh!!! Hightower has knocked Railio down with a huge combo! Hightower steps away and waves a wobbly Railio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Railio is rocked!
Hightower connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Railio out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Hightower thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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