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FFT Strikers Vs Grapplers R7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cudlitz (ranked 3721 p4p, 2342 weight class) and Kurou Nishiyama (ranked 461 p4p, 305 weight class). Michael Cudlitz had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cudlitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurou Nishiyama!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishiyama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cudlitz.
Nishiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Cudlitz is just out of range.
Nishiyama throws a sloppy head kick
and Cudlitz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nishiyama trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cudlitz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nishiyama pulls Cudlitz in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishiyama looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cudlitz has picked Nishiyama up and slammed him! Nishiyama can't keep hold of the triangle and Cudlitz manages to pass to side control!
Nishiyama is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudlitz controlling the position from side mount.
Nishiyama is trying to buck Cudlitz off.
Cudlitz trying to control the position but Nishiyama is working away.
Cudlitz lands some shots froms side control.
Cudlitz is staying tight to Nishiyama's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cudlitz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cudlitz advances to mount.
Cudlitz lands a big elbow.
Cudlitz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cudlitz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nishiyama is in a horrible position here. Cudlitz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cudlitz cracks Nishiyama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nishiyama wants to hold on but Cudlitz pushes him away.
Nishiyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cudlitz working Nishiyama over with strikes here.
Nishiyama is in a horrible position here. Cudlitz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cudlitz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nishiyama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nishiyama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
Michael Cudlitz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thibby Da Forf (ranked 4813 p4p, 5921 weight class) and Ryan Locke (ranked 451 p4p, 476 weight class). Locke has chosen Pop Smoke - Dior as his entrance music. Ryan Locke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thibby Da Forf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Locke!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Locke checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Locke.
The crowd cheers as Locke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Da Forf doesn't seem phased though.
Da Forf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Da Forf throws a sloppy head kick
and Locke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Forf fails with a takedown attempt.
Locke jabs Da Forf right on the nose. Da Forf blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Thibby Da Forf has been cut.
Da Forf throws a leg kick
and Locke counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Forf is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Locke thuds his right hand into Da Forf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Da Forf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Locke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Locke lands.
Da Forf has his takedown stuffed
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
 Da Forf is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thibby Da Forf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Forf swinging wildly here.
Locke connects with a looping right hand.
Locke connects with a jab.
Oh Da Forf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Forf is looking to clinch.
Da Forf seems to have got his legs back now.
Da Forf wants to clinch but Locke slips to the side
and Locke counters with a crisp right hand that drops Da Forf! Locke lets Da Forf back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Da Forf out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Locke!
After winning the bout, Ryan Locke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Borisov (ranked 3559 p4p, 4187 weight class) and Sonatane Veainu (ranked 483 p4p, 536 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonatane Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veainu as he jumps to the side.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Borisov.
Borisov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veainu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Borisov wants to clinch.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt - Veainu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left and a right from Veainu both land. Nice combination.
Borisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu misses with a head kick.
Veainu throws a nice looking combination but Borisov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov throws a head kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Borisov fails to land the takedown.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Veainu as he avoids it easily.
Veainu throws a counter combo.
Borisov checks a low kick from Veainu.
Veainu throws a right hand that Borisov ducks under and follows up with a left that Borisov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Veainu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Borisov is in Veainu's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Borisov wants to get up but he can't break Veainu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borisov is controlling him.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Borisov advances to half guard.
Borisov is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Veainu is trying to stand back up but Borisov is controlling him
Veainu is staying active underneath Borisov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Borisov darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Borisov into the cage.
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borisov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Borisov trying to control from half guard but Veainu is working away.
Borisov is looking for a kimura but Veainu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage.
Borisov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borisov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veainu sees it coming and defends easily.
Borisov is looking for a kimura here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borisov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Borisov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veainu has closed the distance and engaged Borisov in a clinch.
Veainu stops a takedown attempt from Borisov.
Borisov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Veainu after a bit of a struggle.
Veainu pulls guard effortlessly.
Veainu wants to stand but Borisov is controlling the position.
Borisov looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Borisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonatane Veainu dominated that round.
That's time! Borisov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borisov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu misses with a body kick.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Borisov.
Borisov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Veainu is controlling Borisov's trapped leg to prevent Borisov from advancing to side control.
Veainu tries to get to full guard but Borisov has control of the leg.
Borisov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Veainu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Veainu tries to kick Borisov off but Borisov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Veainu to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu has control of Borisov's left arm, preventing Borisov from doing any damage.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Borisov won't allow Veainu to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Borisov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veainu's guard.
Borisov prevents Veainu from getting back to his feet.
Veainu seems keen to control Borisov's posture.
Borisov looking to sit in guard and control but Veainu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borisov wants to control the position but Veainu says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Borisov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veainu is working away from the top position though.
Borisov wants to improve his position but Veainu is controlling well.
Borisov trying to hold on to Veainu's head to control him but Veainu postures up.
Veainu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Borisov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Veainu won't allow Borisov to get back to his feet.
Veainu preventing the sweep.
Hristo Borisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borisov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Veainu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Borisov.
Horrible takedown attempt by Veainu or perhaps it was just good defense by Borisov, which made it look bad.
Borisov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Borisov misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu tries a head kick but it misses.
Borisov looks for a takedown but Veainu sprawls well.
Veainu clinches with his opponent.
Veainu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu wants to stand up but Borisov is controlling him.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Borisov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sonatane Veainu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Borisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Veainu sprawls well. Veainu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Borisov darts in looking for a takedown but Veainu gets double underhooks and turns Borisov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hristo Borisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu is working Borisov over against the cage.
Veainu drags the fight down to the ground.
Veainu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borisov is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borisov trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Borisov from controlling successfully.
Borisov wants to stand but Veainu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Borisov avoids the head kick by Veainu.
No joy there for Borisov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borisov tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
Borisov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Veainu quickly recovers to half guard.
Borisov wants to work for an arm triangle but Veainu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borisov prevents Veainu from standing back up.
Borisov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borisov trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu tries to kick Borisov off but Borisov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Veainu trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu manages to get to full guard.
Borisov controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu keeps the fight on the outside.
Borisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borisov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Veainu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Borisov shoots in but no luck this time.
Veainu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Borisov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Veainu circles away.
Hristo Borisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Borisov moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veainu!
Veainu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borisov leaves Veainu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Borisov shoots for a takedown but Veainu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Veainu!
Veainu throws a one two combo.
Veainu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Borisov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Borisov.
Hristo Borisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonatane Veainu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veainu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Veainu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonatane Veainu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Loke Axelsen (ranked 2425 p4p, 4093 weight class) and Ethan Gracie (ranked 320 p4p, 503 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Axelsen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cha Cha PT2- Freddie Dredd . Gracie has chosen No Church In The Wild as his entrance music. Ethan Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loke Axelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ethan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axelsen stuffs the takedown.
Axelsen lands a jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Axelsen sprawls well. Axelsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Axelsen, which made it look bad.
Loke Axelsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Axelsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Axelsen throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie 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.
Axelsen cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Axelsen sprawls well.
Axelsen digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Axelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Axelsen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Axelsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Axelsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Gracie dives in and grabs Axelsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Axelsen pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Axelsen circles away easily
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Axelsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Axelsen.
 Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Axelsen finish him?
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Axelsen counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Axelsen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loke Axelsen!
Our winner, Loke Axelsen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Ethan Gracie had this to say: 'Four losses in a row. Not a good look for me man. Don't know whats next to be honest.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jah Kid (ranked 2182 p4p, 2942 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 240 p4p, 319 weight class). Kid comes to the cage accompanied by Walk - Pantera. Tommi Ritola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jah Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kid.
Kid scores with a takedown into Ritola's guard.
Kid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ritola's guard.
Kid wants to free his trapped foot but Ritola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ritola sees it coming and defends easily.
Kid seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ritola is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jah Kid!
A very excited looking Jah Kid made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Branko Banik (ranked 2156 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Zahir Harden (ranked 286 p4p, 507 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branko Banik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahir Harden!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harden shoots in but Banik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banik slips under a jab.
Banik seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Banik throws a right and a left that Harden avoids nicely.
Banik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banik misses the shot to the body.
Harden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banik counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harden!
Harden wants to get back to his feet but Banik is dominant here and he's now got Harden's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banik keeps control of the position as Harden tries to break free.
Banik is riding his opponent, not letting Harden buck him off.
The referee is taking a good look at Harden as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Banik!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banik lands a shot to the head.
Harden tries to escape but Banik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Banik scores with strikes from the back.
Banik trying to control momentarily.
Banik lands a shot to the body.
Harden can't escape the position.
Banik tries to get the hooks in deep but Harden pushed the leg off.
Harden 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Banik gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Harden looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banik.
Harden grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Harden tries to escape the position.
Banik is landing with strikes from the back.
I really don't envy Harden right now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banik looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Harden staying busy and making it hard for Banik to control.
Banik is riding his opponent, not letting Harden buck him off.
Banik connects with a couple of big shots that have Harden covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Harden! Banik fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branko Banik!
During a confident post fight interview, Branko Banik 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Greene (ranked 1345 p4p, 2212 weight class) and Patamon Pallaton (ranked 182 p4p, 291 weight class). Greene comes to the cage accompanied by Tokyo Drifting - Glass Animals & Denzel Curry. Patamon Pallaton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patamon Pallaton!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Pallaton with that takedown attempt.
Pallaton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Greene avoids it really well and circles away.
Patamon Pallaton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pallaton.
It looked like Greene was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pallaton.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcus Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patamon Pallaton.
Pallaton with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Greene.
Pallaton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Greene, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallaton jumps guard but Greene stands there with Pallaton around his waist. Pallaton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pallaton has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greene blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pallaton throws a head punch that misses.
Greene has had enough of the clinch but Pallaton keeps him there for the moment.
Greene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Pallaton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Pallaton shoots in.
Pallaton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Pallaton ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pallaton moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pallaton misses with a takedown
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pallaton drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pallaton is looking to clinch.
Pallaton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Pallaton moves to clinch but Greene breaks away
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Greene swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pallaton tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pallaton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Pallaton's head.
Pallaton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Greene wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pallaton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pallaton fails with the takedown
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Pallaton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Greene misses the target.
Pallaton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pallaton somewhat.
Greene seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Pallaton ducks down to avoid it.
Pallaton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Greene as he avoids it easily.
Greene is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pallaton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Pallaton shoots in.
Pallaton misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene jabs Pallaton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Greene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pallaton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcus Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pallaton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Greene but Greene pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Greene is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pallaton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pallaton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greene wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pallaton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pallaton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pallaton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greene manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pallaton manages to get himself to full guard.
Pallaton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pallaton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Greene 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.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
Pallaton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greene tries to avoid it but Pallaton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greene to the ground. Greene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Pallaton's head but Pallaton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pallaton tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pallaton shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense.
Marcus Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patamon Pallaton.
Pallaton shoots in and gets a takedown into Greene's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pallaton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greene is pulling down on Pallaton's head to control his posture.
Pallaton throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pallaton landing some decent shots from guard.
Greene looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pallaton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene is pulling down on Pallaton's head. It's preventing any offense from Pallaton, at least for the moment.
Pallaton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pallaton works over Greene with some ground and pound from guard.
Pallaton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pallaton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greene seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pallaton won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Greene pulls Pallaton in close to prevent any damage.
Pallaton landing some decent shots from guard.
Pallaton throws a strike but Greene rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pallaton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pallaton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
Greene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pallaton is keeping the position for now.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pallaton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Pallaton's legs - danger averted.
Pallaton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene pushing down on Pallaton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pallaton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pallaton actively working from the bottom here.
Pallaton is breathing heavily.
Greene seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Patamon Pallaton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greene moves into full mount! Pallaton won't be happy about that!
Pallaton can't escape the position.
Pallaton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Greene takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pallaton is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pallaton working to try and regain half guard.
Pallaton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greene controlling from the full mount.
Pallaton is trying to escape the mount.
Greene controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pallaton working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Greene dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Greene swats away the attempt to clinch by Pallaton.
Greene swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pallaton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greene's half guard.
Nice strikes from Pallaton there.
Pallaton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pallaton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greene defends it well.
Greene gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pallaton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pallaton advances position into side control!
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pallaton can do to turn this around?
Pallaton working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries to improve position but can't.
Pallaton scoring with punches and elbows.
Pallaton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Greene sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Greene is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greene is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
An elbow from Pallaton crashes against the mat.
Greene struggling a bit here.
Pallaton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greene is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pallaton working away.
Pallaton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Patamon Pallaton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greene is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Greene wants to control but Pallaton postures up.
Pallaton lands a nice forearm strike.
Greene taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greene manages to get back to half guard.
Greene avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pallaton.
Pallaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greene controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Greene is holding on to half guard well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pallaton lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pallaton is looking for a kimura here.
Greene is trying is best to control the position here.
Pallaton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pallaton lands a nice short elbow.
Pallaton prevents Greene from improving his position.
Pallaton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pallaton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pallaton lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pallaton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greene keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Greene has hold of Pallaton's hands but Pallaton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greene wants to improve his position but Pallaton is controlling well.
Greene is positioning himself well to prevent Pallaton advancing to mount.
Pallaton is pressing down on Greene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Greene is holding on for now.
Greene has hold of Pallaton's hands but Pallaton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene is holding on to half guard well.
Pallaton is nestled in close to Greene, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pallaton is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Greene to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patamon Pallaton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Greene!
A very excited looking Marcus Greene made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Arnason (ranked 805 p4p, 2479 weight class) and Giuseppe De Rossi (ranked 105 p4p, 326 weight class). Arnason comes into the arena with Michael Jackson - Off The Wall blaring out of the sound system. De Rossi has chosen Paky - Vita sbagliata as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giuseppe De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnason throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Arnason.
Arnason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Rossi tries to clinch there but Arnason circles away.
A slow jab from Arnason misses its intended target.
De Rossi moves forwards but Arnason connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Arnason moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Rossi.
De Rossi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnason walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
De Rossi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arnason in his tracks.
Arnason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
De Rossi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've been told by Arnason's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason throws the left hand but De Rossi avoids the punch easily.
De Rossi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Rossi throws a wild body kick that Arnason sees coming a mile off.
De Rossi blocks a head kick by Arnason.
Arnason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnason is looking to counter punch.
Arnason is looking to land body kicks.
Arnason throws a one two combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Arnason!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Rossi, as that shot connected.
Arnason cracks De Rossi with an open hand slap.
Arnason misses with a hook.
Arnason misses with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Arnason.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Arnason.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but De Rossi moved out of range.
De Rossi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Rossi 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.
De Rossi connects with a crisp jab.
Arnason moves out of range of the body kick from De Rossi.
It looked like Arnason wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnason throws a head kick that misses.
De Rossi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arnason with a body shot.
De Rossi jabs Arnason right on the nose. Arnason blinks but takes it well.
Arnason throws an overhand right that lands on De Rossi's shoulder, as De Rossi tries to avoid the shot.
De Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Rossi dodges the punch combination from Arnason.
Arnason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Rossi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
Arnason throws a looping overhand right but De Rossi ducks down to avoid it.
De Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and De Rossi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
De Rossi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arnason loads up on a big right hand but De Rossi slips the punch.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but De Rossi is just out of range.
De Rossi throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rossi 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.
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnason is just out of range.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnason lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Rossi takes a swing at Arnason's ribcage but misses.
Arnason displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnason just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnason keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arnason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arnason misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Rossi looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Arnason was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Rossi misses with a double jab.
De Rossi lands a two punch combo.
De Rossi throws out a loose jab but Arnason uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason lands with a straight right. De Rossi didn't see that one coming.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Arnason is having none of it.
Arnason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Rossi throws a hook but Arnason avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Arnason misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arnason moves away from the strike by De Rossi.
Arnason throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnason. De Rossi does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Rossi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arnason. That's going to slow De Rossi down.
Arnason connects with a leg kick.
Arnason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Rossi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arnason.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Arnason throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arnason scores with a sloppy right hand. De Rossi should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
De Rossi misses the shot to the body.
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
De Rossi wants to clinch up but Arnason keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arnason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Rossi slips under a jab from Arnason.
Arnason jabs De Rossi right on the nose. De Rossi blinks but takes it well.
De Rossi tries to clinch up but Arnason circles away and keeps his distance.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason swats away the attempt to clinch by De Rossi.
De Rossi wants to clinch.
De Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
De Rossi throws a hook but Arnason blocks it.
Arnason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like De Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason scores with a hook.
De Rossi just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnason lands a head kick. De Rossi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arnason getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Arnason looks to land a left hand but De Rossi moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnason with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Rossi to score with a decent uppercut.
Arnason throws a series of punches but De Rossi avoids them all with ease.
De Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Arnason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arnason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De Rossi moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
De Rossi lands a head shot.
Jeremy Arnason is winning the standup battle so far.
Arnason lands with a nice combination. De Rossi backs away looking to recover.
Arnason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arnason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arnason connects with a body shot.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from De Rossi.
De Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arnason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Rossi can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arnason walks into a left hand.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnason looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Rossi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Rossi scores with a three punch combo!
Arnason fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Rossi checks a leg kick.
Arnason avoids the body shot from De Rossi.
Arnason misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Arnason there.
Arnason sizes up De Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arnason.
Arnason blocking some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arnason breaks from the clinch.
A big left from De Rossi misses.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but De Rossi is just out of range.
De Rossi tries to close the distance and clinch but Arnason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arnason appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.
De Rossi with a jab.
De Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by De Rossi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason keeps De Rossi at a distance using the push kick.
De Rossi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arnason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Rossi tries to clinch but Arnason is having none of it.
Arnason throws a right and a left that De Rossi avoids nicely.
De Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arnason.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arnason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Rossi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Rossi throws a head kick but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason cracks De Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arnason throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Rossi misses the shot to the body.
De Rossi lands a jab to Arnason's midsection.
De Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Rossi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnason misses with a telegraphed body shot
and De Rossi counters with a straight right hand.
De Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
A big left from Arnason misses.
De Rossi slips a jab from Arnason.
Arnason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Arnason.
Arnason sizes up De Rossi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Rossi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Rossi looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Arnason uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Rossi has time to react.
De Rossi is looking to clinch.
Arnason connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Arnason. That snapped De Rossi's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnason throws a wild body kick that De Rossi sees coming a mile off.
De Rossi looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Arnason throws a leg kick but De Rossi moved away.
A nice side step and De Rossi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Arnason dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
De Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnason is just out of range.
Arnason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Rossi.
Arnason loads up on a big right hand but De Rossi slips the punch.
Arnason lands a jab.
Arnason misses with an uppercut. De Rossi saw that one coming.
Arnason moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Rossi.
Arnason misses with a wild body shot.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Rossi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason clobbers De Rossi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
De Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arnason throws a poor cross that misses
and De Rossi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Rossi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arnason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arnason lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Arnason.
Arnason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Rossi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason misses with a looping left.
Arnason throws a jab but it's blocked by De Rossi.
Arnason cracks De Rossi with a good jab.
Arnason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Rossi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arnason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arnason moves out of range as De Rossi strikes.
No joy there for Arnason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Rossi moves out of range as Arnason strikes.
De Rossi lands with an overhand left.
A punch combination from De Rossi misses.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnason looks to land a right hand but De Rossi moved out of range.
De Rossi throws out a powerful jab.
Arnason slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Giuseppe De Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi tries to clinch there but Arnason circles away.
De Rossi is looking to clinch but Arnason is avoiding it.
De Rossi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Arnason checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Arnason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arnason lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Rossi throws a hook but Arnason avoids it easily.
Arnason lands a lovely overhand right.
De Rossi misses with a straight left.
A cross from De Rossi lands.
De Rossi lands with a good body shot.
De Rossi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
De Rossi rushes Arnason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arnason lands an uppercut.
Arnason scores with a shot to the side of De Rossi's head.
Arnason tries a knee to the head but De Rossi blocks it.
De Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Rossi tries to clinch there but Arnason circles away.
Arnason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Rossi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Rossi throws a jab when Arnason was well out of range.
De Rossi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arnason has time to react.
De Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Arnason slips the punch.
De Rossi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from De Rossi.
Arnason lands a really nice looking cross but De Rossi seems unphased.
De Rossi throws a body punch but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Arnason takes a swing at De Rossi's ribcage but misses.
De Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Arnason misses the target.
Arnason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arnason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Rossi misses with a looping right.
Arnason attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Rossi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Rossi doesn't manage to clinch there - Arnason circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnason.
De Rossi misses with a hook. Arnason ducked under it nicely.
De Rossi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
De Rossi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnason.
Arnason jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Arnason is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Arnason scores with a punch to the head.
De Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Rossi has managed to clinch.
Arnason manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Rossi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arnason lands a body punch.
Arnason holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Arnason gets through De Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Arnason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arnason has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Arnason!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Arnason thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Giuseppe De Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Such a devastating loss that should never happen in the first place, I want to apologize to my fans for putting such a misserable performance and I promise I will be back stronger as always'.
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