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SYN 967 Maluga vs. Bigg PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roger Andermatt (ranked 3010 p4p, 2791 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 171 p4p, 167 weight class). Gorge has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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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145
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147
17 - 15 - 3 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andermatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Gorge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andermatt at a distance.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Gorge moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andermatt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gorge just manages to avoid it.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gorge blocks a jab.
Gorge lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Gorge.
Andermatt throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Andermatt is predictable there
and Gorge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorge.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt punishes Gorge's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gorge.
Good leg kick by Gorge.
Andermatt misses with a hook
and Gorge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorge was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gorge.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorge was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
Gorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorge throws a sloppy body shot
and Andermatt counters with an inside leg kick.
Gorge checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gorge checks a low kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt catches Gorge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andermatt misses with a hook to the body
and Gorge counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gorge checks a leg kick.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gorge chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andermatt circles away.
Gorge tries to clinch but Andermatt moves out of range.
Gorge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andermatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gorge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt feints and then cracks Gorge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorge down.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Gorge's front leg but catches the back leg as Gorge tries to avoid it.
Gorge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gorge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gorge moves out of range of the leg kick from Andermatt.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Gorge avoids it.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Andermatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Gorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andermatt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Gorge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge lands with an uppercut that bounces Andermatt off the cage and back into range.
Gorge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Gorge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gorge misses the target.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt is looking to wear down Gorge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Andermatt 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.
Gorge works Andermatt's body with a nice hook.
Gorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andermatt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Andermatt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Gorge counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roger Andermatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Andermatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy left from Andermatt finds it's target.
Andermatt walks into a jab.
Gorge scores with a nice strike.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Andermatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gorge. Gorge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andermatt throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Andermatt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gorge slips a straight right by Andermatt.
Gorge misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt scoring well with a low kick there.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Gorge lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorge cracks Andermatt with an open hand slap.
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 Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Andermatt moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gorge lands a jab to Andermatt's midsection.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Andermatt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from Andermatt.
Gorge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andermatt cracks a nice hook into Gorge's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.
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!
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gorge throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it.
Andermatt takes a swing at Gorge's ribcage but misses.
Gorge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorge is looking to chop away at Andermatt's legs.
Andermatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge stuns Andermatt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Andermatt is out of range.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorge misses with a kick to the body.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Gorge tries to score with a low kick but Andermatt moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Gorge looks to land a right hand but Andermatt moved out of range.
It looked like Andermatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gorge.
Andermatt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorge misses with a wild combination.
Andermatt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Andermatt.
Andermatt blocks a head kick by Gorge.
Gorge lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gorge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt tries to keep at a distance but Gorge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gorge tries to land a knee to the head but Andermatt blocks with his arms.
Gorge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andermatt is defending well.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Andermatt as Gorge tries to tie him up.
Gorge dodges an elbow strike from Andermatt.
Andermatt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andermatt scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gorge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andermatt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge tries to land knees in the clinch but Andermatt avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andermatt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andermatt lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Andermatt.
Gorge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt gets through Gorge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Andermatt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andermatt misses with a body punch.
Gorge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge swings wildly with an uppercut but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gorge letting Andermatt take a breather here.
Gorge breaks the clinch.
Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gorge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gorge walks into a stiff left hand from Andermatt.
Andermatt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Andermatt lands a head shot.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andermatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gorge in his tracks.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gorge lands a right hook to the body.
Andermatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Andermatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
letting Gorge counter with a right hand.
Gorge jabs Andermatt right on the nose. Andermatt blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt throws a lazy body kick
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Andermatt cracks Gorge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gorge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andermatt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge misses with a kick to the body.
Andermatt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorge lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gorge takes one on the button.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Andermatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andermatt.
Gorge wants to clinch up but Andermatt keeps it at a distance.
Andermatt misses with a looping right.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Gorge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gorge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andermatt in his tracks.
Gorge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gorge takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Andermatt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gorge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Gorge. That snapped Andermatt's head back.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorge was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gorge! But no joy.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gorge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Gorge is just out of range.
Gorge avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
A big left from Gorge misses.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Andermatt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorge misses with a two punch combination.
Andermatt throws a leg kick but Gorge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andermatt.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gorge misses with a looping left.
Andermatt with a jab.
Andermatt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andermatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gorge checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Gorge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gorge clinches.
Andermatt can't find room to land a body shot as Gorge controls the action.
Gorge takes an elbow to the temple.
Andermatt lands with a right to the head.
Andermatt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andermatts head.
Gorge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gorge blocks an uppercut.
Andermatt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Andermatt.
Andermatt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andermatt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Andermatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andermatt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Gorge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andermatt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Andermatt on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land a knee to the head but Gorge blocks with his arms.
Gorge pushes off an throws an elbow but Andermatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andermatt lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Andermatt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorge.
Andermatt digs a right hand into Gorge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorge's gas tank.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gorge misses with a punch to the body.
Gorge misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roger Andermatt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andermatt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gorge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andermatt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!
An out of breath Roger Andermatt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dilbrandt (ranked 1446 p4p, 1722 weight class) and Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 130 p4p, 157 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Rock the Dragon. David Dilbrandt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Dilbrandt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Catch Wrestler.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Catch Wrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt defends well and Catch Wrestler ends up having to push Dilbrandt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dilbrandt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Catch Wrestler counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler misses with a series of wild punches.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Catch Wrestler's head but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Catch Wrestler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dilbrandt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dilbrandt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Catch Wrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dilbrandt is keeping the position for now.
Dilbrandt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Catch Wrestler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Catch Wrestler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Catch Wrestler walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt gets caught flat footed, as Catch Wrestler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dilbrandt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Catch Wrestler's guard.
Catch Wrestler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dilbrandt is looking to pass into half guard but Catch Wrestler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Catch Wrestler is in guard.
Catch Wrestler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dilbrandt holds on and takes a little breather.
Catch Wrestler lands a couple of elbows.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt has his hands on Catch Wrestler's head, controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Dilbrandt is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler throws an elbow that misses. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Catch Wrestler's guard. Nice move by Dilbrandt!
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt tries to free his leg and advance position but Catch Wrestler is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
Bjj Catch Wrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dilbrandt to the mat! Dilbrandt manages to get full guard.
Dilbrandt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Catch Wrestler off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Catch Wrestler checks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Catch Wrestler.
Danga de danga de dang - Dilbrandt scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Catch Wrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Catch Wrestler shoots for a takedown but Dilbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Catch Wrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Catch Wrestler fails to land the takedown.
Catch Wrestler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt tests Catch Wrestler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catch Wrestler wants to clinch.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Dilbrandt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Catch Wrestler winds up and cracks Dilbrandt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Catch Wrestler connects with a nice short shot to Dilbrandt's temple.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Dilbrandt defends it.
Dilbrandt is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Catch Wrestler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dilbrandt keeps working.
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Catch Wrestler is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Catch Wrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dilbrandt on his heels. He'll look to pass Dilbrandt's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Catch Wrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Catch Wrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Dilbrandt has wrist control.
Dilbrandt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 David Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dilbrandt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dilbrandt defends it nicely.
Catch Wrestler scores with a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Catch Wrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Catch Wrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dilbrandt is on top in guard.
Catch Wrestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dilbrandt is aware though and is defending well.
Dilbrandt trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Catch Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Catch Wrestler keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
Catch Wrestler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dilbrandt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Catch Wrestler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
Catch Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dilbrandt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dilbrandt gets to his feet. Catch Wrestler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dilbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Dilbrandt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Dilbrandt as Catch Wrestler shoots in.
David Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt cracks Catch Wrestler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Dilbrandt. No joy for Catch Wrestler on that attempt.
Dilbrandt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Catch Wrestler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Catch Wrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Catch Wrestler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Catch Wrestler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dilbrandt dives on top into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 David Dilbrandt.
I think Dilbrandt 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 1026 p4p, 876 weight class) and Malcolm Rivera (ranked 114 p4p, 102 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd blaring out of the sound system. Rivera has chosen BAD COMPANY as his entrance music. Malcolm Rivera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire pushes Rivera away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Rivera cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire thumps Rivera with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Rivera counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Rivera coming out on top.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire has Rivera up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivera.
McGuire pushes Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Rivera improves position.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
McGuire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rivera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Rivera has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Rivera looks winded!
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!
Rivera working aggressively here.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGuire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rivera's face.
Rivera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivera.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riveras head.
Rivera swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire has Rivera pushed against the cage.
McGuire landing knees to the body.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rivera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Rivera's ribcage. Rivera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slowing the pace effectively.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire has Rivera pushed against the cage.
Rivera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivera.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rivera or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire stalls.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivera avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rivera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire looking to throw knees to the head but Rivera is blocking nicely.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryer McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rivera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Rivera misses with a body punch.
Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Rivera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivera lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Rivera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Rivera finds it's target.
Rivera staying out of range there.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rivera.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
McGuire lands a knee to the body.
Rivera tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rivera is defending well for now.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Rivera is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
Bryer McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire misses with a knee to the head.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Malcolm Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire pushes Rivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
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!
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivera managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
A short right from McGuire.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire working Rivera over with knees to the body.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivera.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivera controls his hands.
Rivera avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Rivera has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the cage.
McGuire tries to stall but Rivera uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Rivera tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rivera slips under a jab from McGuire.
Rivera unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire lands a big right hand that sends Rivera crashing to the mat! McGuire stays standing though and waves Rivera back to his feet!
 Rivera is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! McGuire throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Rivera is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryer McGuire!
After winning the bout, Bryer McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 412 p4p, 403 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 59 p4p, 54 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster misses with a few strikes there.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lancaster with a body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Lancaster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Lancaster chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
A countering left hand to the body from Tavares misses.
Tavares throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Tavares.
Tavares unleashes a big counter combination but Lancaster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tavares cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Tavares.
Tavares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tavares scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
Tavares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lancaster throws an off balance right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice body shot.
Lancaster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Tavares.
A punch combination from Tavares misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tavares staying out of range there.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares thumps Lancaster with a low kick.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
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 Henry Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares connects with a leg kick.
Lancaster is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tavares slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Henry Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Tavares moved out of range.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Tavares steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lancaster misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Lancaster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tavares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
Tavares avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Lancaster avoids it with no problem.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Tavares's shoulder, as Tavares tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lancaster's head.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a body shot
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Lancaster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Lancaster.
Tavares feints a counter leg kick.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Tavares slips the punch.
Tavares tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster throws a head kick but Tavares moves out of range.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tavares 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.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tavares to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lancaster misses with a straight left.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares misses the jab.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster drops his hands momentarily and Tavares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Lancaster tries to land a body kick
and Tavares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lancaster misses the jab.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavares circles away quickly and effectively.
Tavares catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lancaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster misses with a combination
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries a head kick but it misses.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Lancaster throws a low kick, looking for Tavares's leg but Tavares calmly moves out of range.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lancaster.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tavares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Tavares swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Lancaster off the cage and back into range.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultima Koivisto (ranked 258 p4p, 414 weight class) and Rafael Benedetti (ranked 44 p4p, 65 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ultima Koivisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rafael Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koivisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Koivisto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koivisto lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Koivisto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Koivisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koivisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koivisto moves out of range of the body kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti tries to score with a low kick but Koivisto moves his leg out of the way.
Benedetti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koivisto throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Koivisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti sizes up Koivisto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koivisto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koivisto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Benedetti coming out on top.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Koivisto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benedetti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koivisto in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koivisto throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti jabs Koivisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koivisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Koivisto's front leg but catches the back leg as Koivisto tries to avoid it.
Koivisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Benedetti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Benedetti slams his shin into Koivisto's torso.
Benedetti moves out of range as Koivisto strikes.
Koivisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koivisto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benedetti thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koivisto if he has to take too many more of those.
Koivisto shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Koivisto slips under a jab from Benedetti.
Donk. Benedetti catches Koivisto right on the button with a cross.
Benedetti misses with a wild combination.
Benedetti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koivisto. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benedetti.
A slow jab from Koivisto misses its intended target.
Koivisto misses with a body shot.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Koivisto misses.
Benedetti motions for Koivisto to come forward. Benedetti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Benedetti clinches with his opponent.
Koivisto wants a takedown but no success here.
Koivisto tries to break the clinch but Benedetti is controlling the position.
Benedetti pushes Koivisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koivisto tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Koivisto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koivisto.
Koivisto working aggressively here.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Koivisto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koivisto at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Koivisto saw that one coming.
Rafael Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koivisto tries a head kick but it misses.
Benedetti connects with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Benedetti.
Koivisto looks to land a combination but Benedetti avoids it well.
A big left from Koivisto misses.
Benedetti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Koivisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Koivisto throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Koivisto avoids it with no problem.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Benedetti scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Benedetti.
Benedetti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
A little feinted left hand from Koivisto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Benedetti dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koivisto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koivisto avoids the body shot from Benedetti.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benedetti connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koivisto momentarily.
Koivisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koivisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Koivisto.
Benedetti sneaks out the side door and pushes Koivisto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Koivisto's ribs.
Koivisto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koivisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Koivisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti connects with a jab.
A combination from Koivisto does no damage.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti scores with the left hand. Koivisto knows he should have avoided that one.
Koivisto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Benedetti avoids the head kick by Koivisto.
Benedetti lands a right hook to the body.
Benedetti wants to slow Koivisto down by chopping away at his legs.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Benedetti cracks Koivisto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koivisto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Koivisto moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koivisto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Koivisto moves out of range.
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!
Benedetti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koivisto's sensitive parts.
Koivisto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedetti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A lazy left from Benedetti finds it's target.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Koivisto ducks down to avoid it.
Koivisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti looks to land a combination but Koivisto avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Koivisto misses the target.
Koivisto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benedetti can pounce on him.
Benedetti misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti takes a swing at Koivisto's ribcage but misses.
Koivisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Koivisto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koivisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Koivisto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick
and Koivisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koivisto misses with a head kick.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Koivisto circles away.
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Benedetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Koivisto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benedetti prevents it.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koivisto misses with a two punch combination.
Benedetti connects with a body shot.
Koivisto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benedetti thuds his right hand into Koivisto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti cracks Koivisto with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koivisto.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koivisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Koivisto's defenses.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Koivisto avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti misses with a body kick.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Koivisto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benedetti thinking.
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Koivisto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Benedetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koivisto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Koivisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koivisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivisto fails to land the takedown.
Koivisto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benedetti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Benedetti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ultima Koivisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivisto lands with a nice body punch.
Benedetti lands a high kick!
Benedetti wants to clinch but Koivisto slips to the side
enabling Koivisto to counter with a crisp jab.
Koivisto lunges at Benedetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benedetti's hand.
Benedetti scores with a kick to the body.
Benedetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koivisto throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koivisto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koivisto is defended easily by Benedetti.
Benedetti lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti wants to clinch up but Koivisto keeps it at a distance.
Koivisto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benedetti.
Koivisto fails with a takedown attempt.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Koivisto counters with a two punch combo.
Benedetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Benedetti with a hook.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Koivisto with an uppercut!
Benedetti scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koivisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultima Koivisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
Koivisto tries to bum rush Benedetti with a series of wild strikes but Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Koivisto throws a series of punches but Benedetti avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Benedetti wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benedetti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benedetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koivisto moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Koivisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Benedetti. Benedetti obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koivisto lands a body shot.
Benedetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Benedetti moves to clinch but Koivisto breaks away
and Koivisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benedetti. That's going to slow Koivisto down.
Koivisto throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koivisto has time to react.
Benedetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koivisto doesn't seem bothered though.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koivisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
Koivisto tries to keep at a distance but Benedetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koivisto fails to pull guard.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Koivisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Koivisto tries to score a body lock takedown but Benedetti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Koivisto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koivisto misses with some punches.
Koivisto swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti lands an uppercut.
Koivisto misses with the head strike.
Benedetti tries a body shot but Koivisto blocks it.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koivisto misses with a punch on the inside.
Koivisto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head.
Benedetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koivisto misses with some punches.
Koivisto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Benedetti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Koivisto with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Benedetti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benedetti 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Rafael Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 87 p4p, 42 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 12 p4p, 4 weight class). MacArthur Ii comes to the cage accompanied by Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. Morrison comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
A jab lands there for Morrison.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacArthur Ii at a distance.
MacArthur Ii throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Morrison.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii staying out of range there.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacArthur Ii on the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii scores with a hook.
MacArthur Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head there.
MacArthur Ii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
MacArthur Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
MacArthur Ii misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrison there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Ii catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a hook
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
MacArthur Ii digs a right hand into Morrison's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morrison's gas tank.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur Ii is controlling him.
Morrison cracks MacArthur Ii with a nice body shot.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrison tries a body shot but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short shot to the head.
MacArthur Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacArthur Ii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A right hook to the body lands for Morrison.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morrison cracks MacArthur Ii with a nice body shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
Morrison lands a right hand.
MacArthur Ii is trying to break the clinch but Morrison has him pressed against the cage.
Morrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from MacArthur Ii does it's job there.
Morrison throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Ii misses with a left hand
and Morrison counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison lands with a hook. MacArthur Ii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacArthur Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morrison's sensitive parts.
Morrison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacArthur Ii to the mat! MacArthur Ii manages to get full guard.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a couple of elbows.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacArthur Ii controlling the position.
Morrison working some strikes from top position.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacArthur Ii is on top in guard.
MacArthur Ii being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morrison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Ii has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morrison lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrison's elbow.
Morrison lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
MacArthur Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacArthur Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a low kick.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison counters with a left and a right that stings MacArthur Ii.
Morrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight right.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison punishes MacArthur Ii's body with a nice straight punch.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from MacArthur Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
MacArthur Ii tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Morrison.
Morrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison tries to keep at a distance but MacArthur Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison goes for a takedown attempt but MacArthur Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacArthur Ii misses with a kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison lands a jab to MacArthur Ii's midsection.
Morrison works MacArthur Ii's body with a nice hook.
MacArthur Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
Morrison misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Ii connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morrison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morrison lands with a straight right. MacArthur Ii didn't see that one coming.
MacArthur Ii lands a slapping body shot.
Morrison swings for the body but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacArthur Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Nice shot by MacArthur Ii.
Morrison takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
It looked like MacArthur Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii jabs at Morrison's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacArthur Ii. MacArthur Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrison scores with a nice head shot.
MacArthur Ii jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacArthur Ii with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but MacArthur Ii is out of range.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Ii misses with a looping left.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacArthur Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrison under the eye.
MacArthur Ii fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot to the body.
Morrison blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrison slips a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Morrison lands a jab.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab.
MacArthur Ii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Morrison does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacArthur Ii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morrison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacArthur Ii throws a shot from downtown. Morrison moves away and avoids it.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
MacArthur Ii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacArthur Ii to the ground. MacArthur Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
MacArthur Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. MacArthur Ii should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur Ii as he avoids it easily.
Morrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it but Morrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacArthur Ii to the ground. MacArthur Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Morrison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight right.
A jab from MacArthur Ii misses.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Morrison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacArthur Ii throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Morrison.
MacArthur Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison connects with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morrison.
Morrison lands a jab to the nose.
MacArthur Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morrisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Frank Morrison just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morrison.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
Morrison lands a jab.
Morrison throws a hook but MacArthur Ii avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. MacArthur Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throws a hook but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
Morrison tries to bum rush MacArthur Ii with a series of wild strikes but MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Ii missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArthur Ii is just out of range.
MacArthur Ii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison tests MacArthur Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacArthur Ii defends well and Morrison ends up having to push MacArthur Ii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morrison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. MacArthur Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrison misses with a right hand
enabling MacArthur Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
MacArthur Ii cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
Morrison misses the jab.
MacArthur Ii with a hook.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii connects with a leg kick.
MacArthur Ii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacArthur Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrison throws out the jab.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Ii. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Ii missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison misses with a takedown attempt - MacArthur Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacArthur Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Morrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacArthur Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morrison to score with a decent uppercut.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
MacArthur Ii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrison.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Frank Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice strike.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morrison misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrison.
A big left from Morrison misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to the head.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses with a straight left.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArthur Ii.
Morrison misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Ii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morrison takes a swing at MacArthur Ii's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Ii.
A big left from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Ii saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Morrison connects with a right hand. MacArthur Ii shakes it off.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Ii throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morrison has time to react.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacArthur Ii moves away.
MacArthur Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacArthur Ii.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii misses the jab.
Morrison throws out a counter right but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacArthur Ii sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison dives in and scores a takedown into MacArthur Ii's guard.
Angus MacArthur Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacArthur Ii pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur Ii is adopting a defensive guard.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison prevents MacArthur Ii from getting back to his feet.
Morrison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacArthur Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacArthur Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Morrison.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Ii throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Morrison misses.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Ii walks into a left hand.
Morrison throws a right and a left that MacArthur Ii avoids nicely.
MacArthur Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Morrison.
Well Morrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
After winning the bout, Frank Morrison thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ay Blyad (ranked 109 p4p, 159 weight class) and Ernest Graves (ranked 22 p4p, 30 weight class). Blyad comes to the cage accompanied by luv. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves throwing shots but Blyad is blocking nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Graves working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Graves is nestled in close to Blyad, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blyad keeps working.
Graves working Blyad over with strikes.
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Graves pulls his head out easily.
Blyad trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves passes to side control.
Graves looks up at the clock and then as Blyad takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Graves smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves wants to control but Blyad is keeping him busy.
Blyad avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graves.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Blyad prevents Graves from moving into mount.
Graves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves trying to control the action but Blyad is working from the bottom.
Graves advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a big elbow.
Graves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Blyad hang on?
Blyad tries to lock up and control but Graves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Graves lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Graves is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blyad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Graves! Blyad is hurt baaadly! Graves is firing away with more strikes - Blyad is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Graves!
A victorious Ernest Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Okafor (ranked 152 p4p, 182 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 24 p4p, 28 weight class). Tony Stark has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Okafor with a nice calf kick.
Okafor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Okafor as Stark shoots in.
Okafor lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stark slips under a jab from Okafor.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Okafor gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mike Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Stark backs away, Okafor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Okafor.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Okafor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stark on the side of the head.
Okafor throws an overhand right that lands on Stark's shoulder, as Stark tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Okafor stuffs the takedown.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Stark with the counter takedown but Okafor avoids it easily.
Stark fails with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okafor avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okafor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Okafor to the ground. Stark is now in Okafor's guard.
Okafor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okafor keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Okafor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
Stark slips nicely into half guard.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor is controlling Stark's trapped leg to prevent Stark from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Okafor trying to hold on to Stark's head to control him but Stark postures up.
Stark wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Okafor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Okafor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Okafor scores with a leg kick.
Okafor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Okafor throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Okafor cracks Stark with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Okafor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A jab from Okafor misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark prevents Okafor from improving his position.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Okafor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Okafor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark thows a huge punch but Okafor dodges it nicely.
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okafor sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okafor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Okafor is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Okafor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Okafor is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okafor avoid being mounted?
Okafor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying for a kimura here. Okafor looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stark wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dinapoli (ranked 88 p4p, 35 weight class) and Boris Krylov (ranked 14 p4p, 7 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli misses with a looping right.
Krylov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krylov connects with a crisp jab.
Krylov throws a head kick that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krylov avoids the head kick by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dinapoli staying out of range there.
Dinapoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dinapoli throws a body kick that misses.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Dinapoli slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Krylov there.
Dinapoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov takes a swing at Dinapoli's ribcage but misses.
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Dinapoli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Dinapoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Krylov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Dinapoli slips a jab from Krylov.
Dinapoli swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Dinapoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
A little feinted left hand from Dinapoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dinapoli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krylov.
Good standup being displayed there by Krylov as he connects with a hook.
Krylov checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dinapoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinapoli.
Dinapoli is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dinapoli throws a front kick aimed at Krylov's knee but Krylov avoids it well.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinapoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a shot to the body
and Dinapoli counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Krylov.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Krylov coming out on top.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Krylov lands a nice hook to Dinapoli's body. Dinapoli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krylov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dinapoli moves away.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov misses with an uppercut
and Dinapoli counters with a left right combination that sends Krylov crashing to the mat - Dinapoli wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Krylov out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dinapoli!
An out of breath Joe Dinapoli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Maluga (ranked 1 p4p, 43 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 1 p4p, 6 weight class). Maluga comes to the cage accompanied by JUNGLE. Bigg has chosen Rocky Top as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 54 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluga takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bigg moves to clinch but Maluga breaks away
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigg lands a nice looking body kick.
Bigg throws a head kick that misses
and Maluga counters with an outside leg kick.
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bigg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maluga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bigg lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg cracks Maluga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maluga moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bigg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bigg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Bigg throws a lazy body kick
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Bigg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maluga manages to avoid it.
As Bigg backs away, Maluga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Crusty Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigg throws a lazy body kick
and Maluga counters with a stiff right hand.
Bigg clinches up against the cage.
Maluga prevents a body shot from Bigg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg blocking some punches.
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigg blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bigg avoids it.
Maluga blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg lands a right hand.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Maluga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maluga breaks the clinch.
Maluga cracks Bigg with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bigg looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maluga finish him?
Bigg looks to throw the jab but Maluga is out of range.
Bigg gets a clinch.
Maluga misses with some punches.
Bigg lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Maluga controls the action.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Maluga.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maluga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Bigg digs a right hand into Maluga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maluga's gas tank.
Maluga tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maluga or not.
Maluga is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bigg looking to stall.
Bigg swings wildly with an uppercut but Maluga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maluga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maluga's elbow.
Bigg tries a body shot but Maluga blocks it.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Maluga blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg is leaning against Maluga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maluga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maluga misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Maluga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Maluga avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga working Bigg over with knees to the body.
Bigg looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Bigg fails to land.
Bigg avoiding damage as Maluga throws knees to the body.
Maluga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bigg.
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 Kilo Maluga will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maluga works Bigg's body with a nice hook.
Bigg moves out of range of the body kick.
Maluga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigg manages to avoid it.
Bigg tries to clinch
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bigg! Maluga lets Bigg back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bigg is rocked!
It looks like Crusty Bigg has been cut.
Bigg throws an off balance right hand
and Maluga counters with a big left hand that crumples Bigg! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga retains his heavyweight title!
Kilo Maluga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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