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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith Rodgers (ranked 1328 p4p, 1213 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 167 p4p, 156 weight class). McConnell has chosen Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers connects with a right hand. McConnell shakes it off.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodgers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodgers has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConnell.
Rodgers lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell slips a jab from Rodgers .
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers takes a swing at McConnell's ribcage but misses.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McConnell defends it nicely.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers cracks McConnell with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . McConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McConnell let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodgers scores with a jab.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodgers , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McConnell wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McConnell pulls Rodgers in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodgers from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rodgers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
Rodgers lands a couple of digs.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers misses with a shot to the body
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodgers swings away with a body shot that misses
and McConnell counters with a two punch combo.
McConnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodgers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rodgers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Rodgers avoids it with no problem.
Rodgers digs a good body shot into McConnell's ribs.
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McConnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and McConnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell stuffs the takedown.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
Rodgers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers punishes McConnell's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as McConnell blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McConnell.
Rodgers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodgers misses with a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers misses with a takedown
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodgers swings for the body but McConnell moves out of range.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. McConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalton McConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a looping left.
Rodgers throws a low kick but it's checked well by McConnell.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McConnell slips under a jab from Rodgers .
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rodgers lands a slapping body shot.
McConnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like McConnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and McConnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McConnell throws a low kick but Rodgers avoids it.
Rodgers lands a really nice looking cross but McConnell seems unphased.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
Rodgers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McConnell throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into McConnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodgers throws the left hand but McConnell avoids the punch easily.
Rodgers throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a sloppy body shot
and McConnell counters with a stiff right hand.
McConnell slips a jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a jab when McConnell was well out of range.
McConnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell lands with a shot to the body.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but McConnell moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers misses with a looping right.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodgers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Rodgers .
McConnell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodgers connects with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McConnell. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt.
McConnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McConnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keith Rodgers is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
enabling McConnell to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands a nice hook to McConnell's body. McConnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McConnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a takedown. McConnell tries to sprawl out of it but Rodgers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McConnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell leaves Rodgers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McConnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodgers lands a jab to McConnell's midsection.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and McConnell counters with a straight right hand.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McConnell manages to avoid it.
Rodgers with a nice calf kick.
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 Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McConnell throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McConnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodgers .
McConnell takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - McConnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodgers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McConnell pinned against the cage. McConnell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McConnell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell moves away from the strike by Rodgers .
McConnell catches Rodgers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McConnell thumps Rodgers with a low kick.
Rodgers shoots and misses
and McConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McConnell tries to avoid it but Rodgers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McConnell to the ground. McConnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Rodgers . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of McConnell's head but McConnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rodgers has his takedown stuffed
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McConnell.
McConnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodgers .
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
McConnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McConnell defending well as Rodgers loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from McConnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McConnell misses with a body shot
letting Rodgers counter with a right hand.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers throws an off balance right hand
and McConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rodgers ! McConnell lets Rodgers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Rodgers is rocked!
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!
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and McConnell counters with a big left hand that crumples Rodgers ! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm not getting any younger, my chance of fighting for a belt is pretty slim so I'm here to entertain and give the people crazy fights, KOs, comeback wins,no matter the Result i will bring in the action'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bowers (ranked 1741 p4p, 754 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 260 p4p, 129 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 28 - 3, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bowers.
Lupei misses with a straight left.
Lupei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowers doesn't seem bothered though.
Bowers swats away the attempt to clinch by Lupei.
Bowers misses with a straight left.
Lupei misses with a low kick.
A jab from Bowers finds it's way through Lupei's defenses.
Lupei ducks right into an uppercut from Bowers.
Lupei looks to land a combination but Bowers avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Bowers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lupei scores with a nice strike.
We've been told by Bowers's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lupei throws out a powerful jab.
We've been informed that Lupei has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lupei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupei throws a right hand that Bowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowers also avoids with ease.
Lupei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lupei.
Lupei misses with an uppercut. Bowers saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Bowers back into the cage.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Lupei.
Lupei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Bowers.
Bowers lands a right hand.
Lupei gets through Bowers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lupei no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bowers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lupei is keeping the position for now.
Bowers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lupei on the ground.
Lupei has his feet on Bowers's thighs here. He's pushed Bowers off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bowers screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serafim Lupei!
An out of breath Serafim Lupei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Jackson (ranked 984 p4p, 460 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 141 p4p, 67 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Demetrius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Demetrius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Takahashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takahashi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Takahashi's ribcage. Takahashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Jackson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Takahashi.
It looked like Jackson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Demetrius Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Jackson with the inside leg kick.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Takahashi prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Takahashi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jackson's head.
Takahashi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Takahashi is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Takahashi stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takahashi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson kicks Takahashi off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi flicks out a counter leg kick but Jackson steps away.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Jackson slips a jab from Takahashi.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Takahashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takahashi.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Takahashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Takahashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson defending well as Takahashi loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Takahashi's body. Takahashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takahashi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Takahashi tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genkei Takahashi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takahashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Takahashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson thumps Takahashi with a low kick.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Takahashi's legs.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
A cross from Jackson lands.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi connects with the punch.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Takahashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A good leg kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Takahashi misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Takahashi's leg. Takahashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Takahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Takahashi.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A leg kick checked by Takahashi.
Takahashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Takahashi is just out of range.
Jackson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takahashi misses with a hook.
Takahashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Takahashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Takahashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Takahashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
A cross from Takahashi lands.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takahashi checks it well.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi 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.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takahashi.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takahashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson cracks Takahashi with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses the jab.
Takahashi throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takahashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Takahashi scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takahashi doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Genkei Takahashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Takahashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson throws a jab when Takahashi was well out of range.
Takahashi slips under a jab from Jackson.
Takahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Takahashi into the cage.
Jab from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takahashi swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Takahashi's head but Takahashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takahashi.
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi has a takedown stuffed.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takahashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Demetrius Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genkei Takahashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Takahashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Takahashi had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson moves out of range as Takahashi strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Takahashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson checks a low kick from Takahashi.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson tries to move into range but Takahashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Takahashi pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Demetrius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genkei Takahashi.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Takahashi throws an off balance right hand
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson feints and then cracks Takahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takahashi down.
Takahashi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takahashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takahashi tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Takahashi tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Takahashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a low kick but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Takahashi is out of range.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Jackson misses.
A low kick lands for Takahashi.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Takahashi counters with a left to the body.
Takahashi drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takahashi stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jackson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Takahashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genkei Takahashi.
Well Takahashi 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genkei Takahashi!
Genkei Takahashi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 654 p4p, 503 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 106 p4p, 82 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20 - 10 - 1 |
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Cardio machine |
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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 28 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahai misses the shot to the body.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Ahai checks it.
Ahai is looking to counter punch.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahai.
Ahai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt lunges at Ahai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahai's hand.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Ahai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahai takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ahai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ahai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ahai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahai misses with a body shot.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahai's head backwards.
Ahai misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunt connects with a leg kick.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Ahai shakes it off.
Ahai walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Ahai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Ahai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt thuds his right hand into Ahai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Hunt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahai doesn't seem phased though.
Ahai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahai. That did some damage!
Hunt looks to throw a body kick
and Ahai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahai moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Ahai's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahai tries to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Hunt misses with a body kick.
It appears Ahai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahai slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahai scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ahai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Ahai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Ahai blocks the low kick.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hunt clobbers Ahai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Ahai slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Ahai to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ahai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Ahai misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahai avoids the body shot from Hunt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ahai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ahai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Ahai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahai tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Ahai steps away.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahai is just out of range.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ahai throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Ahai ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahai checks a low kick from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai avoids a kick to the body.
Ahai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Ahai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahai walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
Ahai throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahai missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Ahai half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt misses with a low kick as Ahai jumps back.
Ahai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ahai lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ahai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Ahai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Ahai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hunt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahai scrambles back to his feet.
James Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Ahai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahai throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Ahai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Ahai seems unphased.
Ahai is rocked!
Hunt lands with a slapping head kick.
Oh Ahai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pounces like a tiger and cracks Ahai with a vicious hook! Ahai is down but not out! Hunt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Hunt!
James Hunt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomoe Gozen (ranked 179 p4p, 564 weight class) and Hideki Nakamura (ranked 23 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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42
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomoe Gozen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hideki Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gozen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nakamura connects with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Gozen avoids it.
It looked like Gozen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gozen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gozen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakamura lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Gozen's shoulder, as Gozen tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Nakamura moved away.
Nakamura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Gozen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gozen lands a body shot.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
A jab from Gozen does it's job there.
Gozen lands with a cross.
Nakamura throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakamura throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Gozen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gozen cracks Nakamura with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gozen throws a looping overhand right but Nakamura ducks down to avoid it.
Nakamura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Gozen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gozen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gozen swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Gozen lands with a slapping head kick.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Gozen avoids it.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Gozen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Gozen.
A shot to the liver by Gozen. Beautiful body shot.
Gozen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakamura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Gozen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gozen checks a leg kick.
Nakamura jabs Gozen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gozen rather than just go for the knockout.
Gozen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a jab to the body.
Gozen lands with an overhand left.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Good work by Nakamura as he checks the leg kick.
Gozen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
Gozen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gozen is looking to counter punch.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gozen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Nakamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gozen's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gozen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gozen clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakamura with a jab.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gozen looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gozen stuns Nakamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakamura lands with a right hand.
Nakamura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Gozen sees coming a mile off.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozen moves out of range as Nakamura strikes.
Gozen lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Gozen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Gozen.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gozen.
Gozen throws a big shot that misses.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Gozen.
Gozen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gozen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura wants to counter with a clinch but Gozen pushes him away.
Gozen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gozen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gozen misses the jab.
Nakamura throws a head kick but Gozen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gozen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
A nice leg kick from Gozen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakamura lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nakamura slips a straight right by Gozen.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura drives through and clinches with Gozen against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gozen.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Gozen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Nakamura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakamura is out of range and Gozen settles back down.
Nakamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gozen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomoe Gozen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Nakamura misses.
Gozen slips a straight right by Nakamura.
Gozen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Gozen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gozen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nakamura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gozen will feel that in the morning.
Gozen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Gozen to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Gozen misses.
Gozen throws a lazy right hand but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakamura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
Nakamura misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nakamura can pounce on him.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Nakamura.
Gozen lands a head kick. Nakamura smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Gozen.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gozen there.
A telegraphed right hand from Gozen misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Gozen.
Gozen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Gozen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gozen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gozen. Nakamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gozen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
Gozen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakamura moves away from the strike by Gozen.
Nakamura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gozen.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Gozen throws a leg kick
and Nakamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gozen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gozen lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen misses with a looping left.
Gozen misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nakamura looks to land a body kick but Gozen moved away.
Gozen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nakamura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gozen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gozen lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Gozen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gozen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakamura. That did some damage!
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Gozen.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Gozen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gozen throws an overhand right that lands on Nakamura's shoulder, as Nakamura tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakamura throws a right and a left that Gozen avoids nicely.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Gozen ducks down to avoid it.
Gozen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakamura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gozen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gozen manages to avoid it.
Gozen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gozen lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Good shot there by Gozen.
Gozen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakamura smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gozen misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Nakamura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gozen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gozen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gozen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gozen. That's going to slow Nakamura down.
Nakamura throws a jab when Gozen was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen lands with a shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gozen scores with a punch to the head.
Nakamura throws a hook but Gozen avoids it easily.
Nakamura swings for the body but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura clinches up with Gozen and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozen.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Gozen lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura tries a body shot but Gozen blocks it.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Gozen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gozen tries to throw a body punch but Nakamura avoids it by throwing Gozen back against the cage.
Gozen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gozen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gozen struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
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 Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Gozen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gozen.
Gozen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakamura needs to keep his hands up - Gozen had a free shot at his head there.
Nakamura looks for the body kick but Gozen saw that one coming.
Tomoe Gozen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gozen misses with a body shot.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gozen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Gozen cracks Nakamura with an open hand slap.
Nakamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen lands with a straight right. Nakamura didn't see that one coming.
Gozen misses with a hook.
Nakamura throws a sloppy head kick and Gozen moves out of range easily.
Gozen checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Gozen avoids the body shot from Nakamura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura slips under a jab from Gozen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Gozen checks it.
Gozen tests Nakamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura cracks Gozen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakamura throws a leg kick
and Gozen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nakamura walks into a stiff left hand from Gozen.
Gozen throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses.
Gozen throws a head kick that half lands.
Gozen digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Gozen is looking to slow Nakamura down with leg kicks.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Gozen moved away.
Gozen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen swings for the body but Nakamura moves out of range.
Gozen loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gozen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tomoe Gozen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gozen checks a leg kick.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gozen checks a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Gozen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Gozen's body. Gozen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gozen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nakamura's sensitive parts.
Gozen lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gozen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gozen slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Gozen misses with a wild body shot.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gozen.
Nakamura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakamura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gozen misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Gozen moves out of range.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Gozen.
Gozen moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
A little feinted left hand from Gozen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gozen misses with a hook.
Gozen punishes Nakamura's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakamura.
Gozen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakamura.
Gozen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gozen digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Gozen gets tackled into the cage by Nakamura. Nakamura maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nakamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gozen's brow.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakamura tries to throw a body punch but Gozen avoids it by throwing Nakamura back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gozen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Gozen controls the action.
Nakamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gozen is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gozen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakamura.
Hideki Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakamura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Nakamura.
 It looks like Tomoe Gozen has been cut.
Nakamura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gozens head.
Gozen blocks an elbow strike.
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 Tomoe Gozen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gozen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tomoe Gozen!
Tomoe Gozen gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 223 p4p, 1066 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 19 p4p, 89 weight class). Areni kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mosaique. River has chosen Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Areni throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Areni throws a body kick that misses.
River throws a hook but Areni blocks it.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River takes a shot to the body in his stride.
River misses with a straight right.
Areni has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Areni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
Areni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Areni throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni lands with an overhand left.
River throws a head kick but Areni moves out of range.
Areni scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Areni misses with a looping right.
River looks to land a body kick but Areni moved away.
Areni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Areni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
River has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Areni throws an off balance right hand
and River counters by clinching up.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni breaks the clinch.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Areni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Areni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Areni.
Areni swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River misses with a low kick.
River slips a straight right by Areni.
River clinches.
River tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River gets underhooks to prevent Areni's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Areni breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Areni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from River misses.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Areni throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Areni lands a really nice looking cross but River seems unphased.
A jab from River does it's job there.
Areni throws a jab when River was well out of range.
Areni lands with a shot to the body.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Charlie River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River scores with a hook to the body. Areni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River misses with a hook.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Jab from Areni.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Areni shoots in looking for a takedown but River manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Areni's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
River connects with a body shot.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River blocks a jab.
Areni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Areni avoids the head kick by River.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River throws the left hand but Areni avoids the punch easily.
River misses the shot to the body.
River connects with a body shot that sends Areni's belly button to the back.
Areni scores with a nice head shot.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Areni throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Areni takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Areni's elbow.
Areni manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni avoids the body shot from River.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
River throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River lands a front kick.
River throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Areni explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Areni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
River misses with an uppercut. Areni saw that one coming.
River tries a low kick but Areni avoids it.
River is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Areni had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Areni keeps the fight on the outside.
River lands a jab to Areni's midsection.
River throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Areni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Areni bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
River is not content to let Areni control the position.
The strikes coming from Areni are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
River pushes Areni away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Areni gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ground and pound from Areni seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Areni trying to control the position but River is working away.
Areni working the ground and pound but River is defending the strikes.
Areni throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Areni wants to control but River is keeping him busy.
Areni is working River over with some ground and pound from side control.
River is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
River tries to escape but Areni is in control.
Areni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Areni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
River avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Areni.
Areni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Areni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Areni is putting a hurting on River here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Areni trying to control the position but River is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Areni.
Areni creates some space and throws a big elbow, but River sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
Areni landing a few strikes.
Areni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at River to see if he's OK.
Areni fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Areni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, River has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Areni has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Areni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
River takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Areni working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on River's face as Areni controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
River misses with a head kick.
Areni stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by River.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Areni scores with a nice strike.
River is looking to clinch.
Areni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Areni scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as River lands an impressive looking overhand right. Areni doesn't seem phased though.
River staying out of range there.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni throws a hook but River blocks it.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Areni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by River!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Areni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
River throws a leg kick but Areni sees it coming and moves out of range.
River blocks a jab.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
Areni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River connects with a good right hand that stumbles Areni. Areni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
River slips a straight right by Areni.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Areni should have avoided that one.
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Areni misses with an attempted mid kick.
River avoids the body shot from Areni.
Areni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Areni is out of range.
Areni walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni misses with a wild body shot.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River misses with a head kick.
Areni is looking to land body kicks.
Areni throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
Jab by River.
Areni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by River.
Areni avoids the body shot from River.
Areni cracks River with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Areni avoids a kick to the body.
Areni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
River slips under a jab.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Areni, as that shot connected.
River connects with a right hand. Areni shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
River darts in and clinches Areni up against the cage.
Areni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni prevents a body shot from River.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Areni is stalling here.
Areni tries for a takedown. No joy.
Areni lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Areni looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from River.
River is looking to control Areni's arms but Areni gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Areni controls the action.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni lands a front kick.
Areni takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Areni is looking to land body kicks.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
River is looking to clinch but Areni is avoiding it.
River checks a leg kick.
Areni misses with a leg kick
and River counters with a nice body kick.
River cracks Areni with a good jab.
River with a jab.
Areni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River connects with a looping right hand.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
River fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
River scores with a hook.
River throws a series of punches but Areni avoids them all with ease.
Areni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
Charlie River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buster Glover (ranked 277 p4p, 909 weight class) and Robert Kelly (ranked 36 p4p, 116 weight class). Kelly has chosen Rnb (feat. Bandit Gang Marco) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kelly.
Glover appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Glover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
Kelly moves into the clinch successfully.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Kelly stalling against the cage.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly blocks a body shot from Glover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Glover regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Glover is looking to stand up but Kelly isn't so interested in that idea.
Glover is controlling Kelly's posture.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Glover keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kelly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly passes into half guard.
Kelly wants to control but Glover is keeping him busy.
Kelly wants to pass to mount but Glover is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly is trying to control. Glover wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kelly looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly with the ground and pound but Glover uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Kelly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Glover prevents Kelly from improving 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.
Kelly trying to control the action but Glover is working from the bottom.
Kelly looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Glover is avoiding damage well.
Kelly tries to move to mount but Glover blocks the move with his legs.
Kelly cracks Glover with a big elbow.
Glover is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Glover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kelly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Glover rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kelly's guard! Nice work there by Glover!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Kelly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Glover moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Glover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Glover is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buster Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kelly.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Glover scores with a counter punch that sends Kelly to the canvas! Glover smells blood - he's punishing Kelly with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kelly has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Glover!
Buster Glover very nearly forgot to thank New Standard amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Camble (ranked 410 p4p, 189 weight class) and Summa Sector (ranked 57 p4p, 24 weight class). Sector has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Summa Sector!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sector. Camble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camble.
Camble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sector quickly recovers to half guard.
Sector looks like he's trying to stand up.
Camble wants to pass the guard but Sector is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sector looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sector has one foot on Camble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Camble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sector did well to prevent Camble getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camble trying to mount his opponent but Sector defends it.
Sector is trying to stand back up but Camble is controlling him
Sector blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camble.
Sector tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Camble manages to move to mount!
Sector felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble trying to control but Sector is having none of it.
Sector holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Camble tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Camble lands a big elbow.
Sector wants to try and get back to his feet.
Camble working the ground and pound effectively.
Camble punishing his opponent with strikes.
Camble has control of Sector's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sector regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sector defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Camble.
Camble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sector has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sector trying desperately to get to his feet.
Camble controlling his opponent.
Sector wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Camble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sector is looking to escape.
Sector bucks Camble off and manages to get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sector checks a low kick from Camble.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sector! But no joy.
A big left from Sector misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sector. Camble does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble shoots for a takedown but Sector saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Camble, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sector.
Sector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camble was well out of range. Poor timing from Sector.
Sector misses with a body punch
so Camble counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sector is wriggling around but Camble manages to pass to half guard.
Camble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camble controlling the action here.
Sector looks like he's trying to stand up.
Camble tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sector knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camble is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble trying to pass the guard but Sector defending well.
Camble frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camble lands a heavy elbow.
You get the feeling that Sector really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Camble lands a couple of good shots and Sector has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sector is trying to shake Camble off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Camble won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Camble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Camble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sector displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camble throws out the jab.
Sector slips a jab from Camble.
Camble connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sector. Sector circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sector darts in trying to clinch
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
Sector swings widly with a right hand
letting Camble counter with a right hand.
Camble motions for Sector to come forward. Camble throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camble tries a head kick but it misses.
Sector looks to land a combination. Camble sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Camble throws a big shot that misses.
Sector fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camble throws a jab but it's blocked by Sector.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sector connects with a leg kick.
Sector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sector misses with a straight right.
Mike Camble is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Sector.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sector thumps Camble with a low kick.
Sector misses with an uppercut. Camble saw that one coming.
Camble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camble dives in for a single leg takedown but Sector sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sector looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sector lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Sector.
Sector misses with a punch to the body.
Sector breaks the clinch.
Camble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sector has Camble up against the cage in a clinch.
Sector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camble has a couple of punches blocked by Sector.
Camble looking to stall.
Sector goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camble throws a punch but it's blocked by Sector.
Sector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sector tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camble throws a series of punches but Sector avoids them all with ease.
Camble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sector throws out the jab.
Camble staying out of range there.
Sector misses with a low kick.
Camble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Camble throws a shot from downtown. Sector moves away and avoids it.
Camble ducks right into an uppercut from Sector.
Summa Sector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sector misses with a straight right.
Camble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sector's hands.
Sector moves out of range of the leg kick from Camble.
Sector turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camble lands a right hook to the body.
Sector missing with a left hand there. Camble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camble tried to counter with a leg kick but Sector avoided it.
Sector gets caught flat footed, as Camble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sector wants to get back to his feet but Camble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike Camble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sector wants to stand up but Camble is controlling him.
Camble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sector scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sector attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camble checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Camble.
Camble keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sector takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sector waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camble.
Sector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camble.
Sector misses with a leg kick.
Sector misses with a wild body shot.
Sector lands a jab.
Camble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Sector backs away, Camble returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Camble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sector misses.
Sector slips a straight right by Camble.
Sector fails to land with a series of punches.
Camble works Sector's body with a nice hook.
Camble misses with a series of wild punches.
Summa Sector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camble throws a lazy right hand but Sector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Summa Sector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Camble ducks right into an uppercut from Sector.
Good exchange - Camble coming out on top.
Sector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camble scores with a punch to the head.
Camble throws a jab when Sector was well out of range.
Camble thumps Sector with a low kick.
Sector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sector turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Camble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Sector misses.
Sector misses with a looping right.
Camble throws a big counter combination but Sector scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sector takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Sector cracks a nice hook into Camble's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sector throws a sloppy body shot
and Camble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sector misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Camble showed some decent athleticism there.
Sector is not content to let Camble control the position.
Sector pushes Camble off and gets back to his feet.
Camble needs to keep his hands up - Sector had a free shot at his head there.
Camble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sector lands a leg kick that knocks Camble off balance momentarily.
Sector works Camble's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Camble. Beautiful body shot.
Sector misses with a low kick.
Camble scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sector.
Sector lands with a kick to the temple. Camble shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sector misses with a leg kick
and Camble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sector tries to clinch but Camble is having none of it.
A jab from Sector misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sector checks a leg kick.
Camble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sector darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sector throws a hook but Camble blocks it.
Sector with a nice cross.
Sector throws a lazy uppercut
and Camble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Camble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sector avoids the body shot from Camble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sector scores with a sloppy right hand. Camble should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Camble.
Sector lands a head kick. Camble smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Camble misses with a wild body shot.
Camble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sector walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camble checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Sector looks to move away, Camble throws a big counter combo but Sector just gets out of the way.
Camble feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sectors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sector's head backwards.
A lazy left from Sector finds it's target.
Camble thuds a left hand into Sector's body.
Sector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sector sprawls well. Sector wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camble gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Sector misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sector chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camble can pounce on him.
Camble misses with a straight left.
Camble misses with a wild body shot.
Sector throws a hook but Camble blocks it.
Camble is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sector checks a leg kick.
Camble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sector chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sector scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sector tries to clinch
and Camble counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Camble. Beautiful body shot.
Sector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sector throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Camble throws a big counter combination but Sector scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sector looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sector moves away from the strike by Camble.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Summa Sector.
I think Sector has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Summa Sector!
Summa Sector bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Sanguinetti (ranked 55 p4p, 241 weight class) and Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 9 p4p, 38 weight class). Stalinovich comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hell March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Orlando Sanguinetti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Sanguinetti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stalinovich misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanguinetti counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Stalinovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanguinetti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguinetti moves away from the strike by Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalinovich scores with a kick to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Sanguinetti blocks the leg kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
Sanguinetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanguinetti can't find room to land a body shot as Stalinovich controls the action.
Stalinovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanguinetti backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalinovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich is working Sanguinetti over against the cage.
Sanguinetti blocks a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanguinetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalinovich throws out the jab.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanguinetti blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stalinovich lands with a nice combination. Sanguinetti backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stalinovich.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovich has Sanguinetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalinovich decides to pull guard.
Stalinovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stalinovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stalinovich wants to sweep here but Sanguinetti controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanguinetti passes Stalinovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stalinovich wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalinovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalinovich wants to clinch
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sanguinetti counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Stalinovich misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanguinetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovich drives through and clinches with Sanguinetti against the cage.
Stalinovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stalinovich scores with a body shot.
Stalinovich swings widly with a right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stalinovich stalks Sanguinetti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanguinetti's face. Sanguinetti staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalinovich is looking to clinch.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Stalinovich manages to avoid it.
Stalinovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Stalinovich is predictable there
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Stalinovich finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti ducks under a wild hook from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.
Stalinovich moves in looking to clinch but Sanguinetti pushes him off.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalinovich.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanguinetti blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalinovich throws an off balance right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stalinovich thinking.
A swing and a miss from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stalinovich moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanguinetti walks away with a smile on his face. Stalinovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sanguinetti slips a jab and a cross from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph Stalinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
That's time! Sanguinetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanguinetti walks into a straight right hand from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich lands a leg kick that knocks Sanguinetti off balance momentarily.
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stalinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich misses the shot to the body.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sanguinetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Sanguinetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
A low kick from Stalinovich misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich with a jab.
Stalinovich clinches up with Sanguinetti and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti lands a shoulder strike.
Sanguinetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguinetti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti misses with a body punch.
Stalinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Stalinovich.
Sanguinetti manages to break the clinch.
Sanguinetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti tries to throw a body punch but Stalinovich avoids it by throwing Sanguinetti back against the cage.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanguinetti scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Sanguinetti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanguinetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stalinovich works the jab nicely.
Orlando Sanguinetti's cut is getting worse.
Stalinovich swings for the body but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti slips a jab from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stalinovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
Stalinovich has Sanguinetti up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanguinetti misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalinovich breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalinovich really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stalinovich clinches up with Sanguinetti and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stalinovich misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguinetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanguinetti tries to break free but Stalinovich pushes him back against the cage.
Stalinovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanguinetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalinovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalinovich gets through Sanguinetti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stalinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stalinovich missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanguinetti misses the target.
Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stalinovich.
It looked like Sanguinetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich closes the distance but Sanguinetti moves to the side
and Sanguinetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Stalinovich misses
enabling Sanguinetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Sanguinetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich throws a sloppy head kick and Sanguinetti moves out of range easily.
Stalinovich misses with a body kick.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich loads up on a big right hand but Sanguinetti slips the punch.
Sanguinetti was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stalinovich misses with a straight left.
Stalinovich throws a head kick but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sanguinetti blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanguinetti misses its target.
Stalinovich tries to land a front kick but Sanguinetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stalinovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stalinovich connects with a high kick.
Stalinovich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguinetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovich clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch on the inside from Sanguinetti fails to land.
Sanguinetti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stalinovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A shot in the inside from Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalinovich dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stalinovich clinches with his opponent.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanguinetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Sanguinetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Stalinovich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Stalinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovich jumps into guard, dragging Sanguinetti to the mat.
Stalinovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stalinovich wants to sweep here but Sanguinetti controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovich is looking for a triangle but Sanguinetti pushes his legs off easily.
Stalinovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stalinovich trying to control the position.
Stalinovich wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sanguinetti checks a low kick from Stalinovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanguinetti slips under a jab from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanguinetti is looking to counter punch.
Stalinovich looks to throw the jab but Sanguinetti is out of range.
Stalinovich closes the distance and clinches.
Stalinovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sanguinetti smiles and moves away.
Stalinovich stuns Sanguinetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich forces Sanguinetti back against the cage and clinches.
Sanguinetti tries to work over Stalinovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph Stalinovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalinovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanguinetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanguinetti is leaning against Stalinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Sanguinetti blocks it.
Sanguinetti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalinovich is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sanguinetti is leaning against Stalinovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalinovich has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanguinetti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stalinovich can turn it around.
Stalinovich blocks a body shot from Sanguinetti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanguinetti lands a right hand.
Stalinovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanguinetti won't allow it.
Sanguinetti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stalinovich tries to clinch but Sanguinetti moves out of range.
Stalinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stalinovich closes the distance but Sanguinetti moves to the side
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Stalinovich is rocked!
Stalinovich misses with a right hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Orlando Sanguinetti.
Well Stalinovich 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Stalinovich!
Joseph Stalinovich is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Stalinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 42 p4p, 85 weight class) and Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 6 p4p, 4 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Johnson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't say nuthin'. Kaafjord has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson motions for Kaafjord to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson scores with a hook.
 It looks like Tungsten Kaafjord has been cut.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kaafjord makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Kaafjord counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kaafjord.
Johnson pushes Kaafjord off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Kaafjord counters with a leg kick.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord misses the shot to the body.
Kaafjord moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaafjord.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Kaafjord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kaafjord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Kaafjord with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaafjord is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kaafjord bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaafjord. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaafjord is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Kaafjord counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Kaafjord's knee but Kaafjord avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaafjord just manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaafjord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaafjord.
A combination from Kaafjord does no damage.
Kaafjord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Kaafjord drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kaafjord is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaafjord trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Kaafjord loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaafjord scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaafjord is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Kaafjord is proving a slippery customer.
Kaafjord postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaafjord on the ground.
Kaafjord works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaafjord working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaafjord looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaafjord winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to control Kaafjord's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Kaafjord scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaafjord trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kaafjord stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Kaafjord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Kaafjord seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kaafjord has control of the leg.
Kaafjord is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Kaafjord seems content to control.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Kaafjord is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kaafjord working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Kaafjord in his half guard.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Kaafjord has control of the leg.
Kaafjord is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaafjord.
Kaafjord working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaafjord trying to control the pace.
Kaafjord moves nicely into side control.
The referee asks Kaafjord politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kaafjord prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Kaafjord control the position.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaafjord working the ground and pound.
Kaafjord is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaafjord wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kaafjord is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Tungsten Kaafjord has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaafjord working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaafjord wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Kaafjord tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaafjord has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaafjord waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Kaafjord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kaafjord does it's job there.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Kaafjord blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Kaafjord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Kaafjord clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karim Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Kaafjord throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaafjord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Kaafjord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaafjord slips a jab from Johnson.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaafjord misses.
Kaafjord misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Kaafjord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body punch but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Kaafjord blocks a jab.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson backing away here, and Kaafjord unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaafjord looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kaafjord appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kaafjord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord slips under a jab from Johnson.
Kaafjord is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Kaafjord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaafjord slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaafjord counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Kaafjord throws a counter combo.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kaafjord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaafjord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaafjord throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Kaafjord, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Kaafjord's head back.
That has opened up Tungsten Kaafjord's cut even more.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaafjord. That did some damage!
Kaafjord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Kaafjord looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Despite the aggression on Kaafjord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kaafjord takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson takes a swing at Kaafjord's ribcage but misses.
Kaafjord flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson with the inside leg kick.
Kaafjord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Kaafjord's head.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaafjord makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Kaafjord tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Kaafjord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaafjord fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Kaafjord moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kaafjord misses.
Kaafjord misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Kaafjord appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Kaafjord counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaafjord looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Kaafjord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Kaafjord with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Kaafjord comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Kaafjord avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaafjord swinging wildly here.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaafjord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tungsten Kaafjord's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kaafjord misses the shot to the body.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaafjord cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaafjord counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson swings for the body but Kaafjord moves out of range.
Kaafjord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Kaafjord counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaafjord loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaafjord throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaafjord working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaafjord chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaafjord content to stall in guard here.
Kaafjord with a nice head shot there.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaafjord missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
Kaafjord pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Kaafjord is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kaafjord is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kaafjord trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Kaafjord trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kaafjord trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson controls Kaafjord momentarily but Kaafjord frees himself.
Kaafjord trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kaafjord slips a straight right by Johnson.
It seemed like Kaafjord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaafjord misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaafjord thinking.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Kaafjord's leg but Kaafjord calmly moves out of range.
Kaafjord doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kaafjord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaafjord is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tungsten Kaafjord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaafjord has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tungsten Kaafjord!
Tungsten Kaafjord is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tungsten Kaafjord 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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