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WVT 169: Fabinho v Rutger PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dingleberry Jones (ranked 4483 p4p, 3468 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 416 p4p, 362 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Hell Yeah blaring out of the sound system. Dingleberry Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dingleberry Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 40 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones stalling.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai blocks a body shot from Jones.
Thai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Thai takes an elbow to the temple.
Thai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've been informed that Thai 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thai dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones pushes Thai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thai looks winded!
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Jones lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Jones just leaning against Thai, taking a breather.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Thai, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Jones digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thai.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones just leaning against Thai, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Thai shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Thai is rocked!
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Thai is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones jerks Thai's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Thai drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Jones goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Jones because Thai was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dingleberry Jones!
Dingleberry Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timofey Babinski (ranked 2750 p4p, 3387 weight class) and Dick Glover (ranked 127 p4p, 148 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timofey Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Glover!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover dives in and grabs Babinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Babinski pushes down on Glover's head and hops out.
Glover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Babinski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Glover to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Glover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glover not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet but Glover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover won't allow Babinski to get back to his feet.
Babinski keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Babinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Glover works over Babinski with some ground and pound from guard.
Babinski wants to stand up but Glover is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Babinski's guard.
Babinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babinski tries to get out of the position.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Glover.
Babinski is not content to let Glover control the position.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover trying to control the action but Babinski is working from the bottom.
Babinski is trying to stand back up but Glover is controlling him
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Babinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Glover on the ground.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Babinski is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Babinski's temple.
Babinski is looking to escape.
Glover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Glover working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Glover trying to control the pace.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover working the head and body with strikes.
Babinski pushes Glover off looking to stand but Glover dives back in and keeps control.
Glover lands strikes from half guard.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet.
Glover with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Glover prevents Babinski from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Babinski taking some punishment here, with Glover in his half guard.
Babinski taking some punishment here, with Glover in his half guard.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
 It looks like Timofey Babinski has been cut.
Babinski tries to kick Glover off but Glover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Glover seems content to control.
Glover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Babinski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Glover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Glover in particular looking to stall.
Glover working Babinski over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover wants to take a breather but Babinski is having none of it.
Babinski is trying to stand up here but Glover is controlling him well.
Babinski is refusing to be controlled, as Glover sits in half guard.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Glover working over Babinski with some ground and pound. Babinski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Glover connects with a nice short shot to Babinski's temple.
Glover working Babinski over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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!
Let's hope that Glover has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Glover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timofey Babinski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Babinski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Glover misses.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body.
Glover closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Babinski quickly recovers to half guard.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Glover lands with a punch from half guard.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover 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.
Timofey Babinski's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover stops Babinski from getting back to his feet.
Glover is looking to advance position but Babinski won't allow it.
Glover working Babinski over with strikes.
Jeez, Timofey Babinski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Timofey Babinski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Glover!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 3525 p4p, 4853 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 155 p4p, 192 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle pushes Aurelius up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Red Eagle.
Aurelius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Red Eagle.
Aurelius looks winded!
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Red Eagle is leaning against Aurelius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Red Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Red Eagle lands a right hand.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Red Eagle on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red Eagle.
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!
Aurelius can't find room to land a body shot as Red Eagle controls the action.
Aurelius tries to work over Red Eagle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Aurelius's head.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius takes a swing at Red Eagle's ribcage but misses.
Aurelius is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Red Eagle just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Aurelius has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 1645 p4p, 1058 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 214 p4p, 137 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Fortythree's head but Fortythree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Fortythree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
Fortythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Phuthong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fortythree in his tracks.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Fortythree is looking to counter punch.
Fortythree rushes Phuthong and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Fortythree.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortythree.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree misses with a body punch.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Phuthong's ribcage. Phuthong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phuthong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phuthong decides to pull guard.
Fortythree slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Fortythree from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortythree is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fortythree stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phuthong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fortythree trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phuthong's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phuthong keeping full guard, as Fortythree tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortythree counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortythree.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fortythree tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortythree stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fortythree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree works Phuthong's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fortythree under the eye.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Fortythree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Fortythree's body.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree closes the distance and clinches.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong pushes Fortythree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Fortythree lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fortythree lands a lovely overhand right.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a nice body shot.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and Fortythree moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Fortythree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong jabs at Fortythree's body.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Fortythree moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortythree with a body shot.
Fortythree cracks Phuthong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fortythree takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortythree slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
A combination from Fortythree does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree punishes Phuthong's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
Fortythree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phuthong manages to circle out of the way.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phuthong lands a two punch combo.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Phuthong throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
It looked like Fortythree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Fortythree jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortythree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortythree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fortythree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy right hand. Phuthong should have avoided that one.
Fortythree misses with a looping right.
Phuthong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy right hand. Phuthong should have avoided that one.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fortythree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Fortythree is out of range.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Fortythree moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eh Phuthong 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!
Fortythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fortythree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortythree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortythree swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Phuthong throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Fortythree scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Fortythree is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Phuthong.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Fortythree tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Fortythree is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a double jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fortythree momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Fortythree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
Phuthong moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phuthong 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
As Phuthong tries to get set, Fortythree tries to push him back and clinch up but Phuthong manages to avoid the attempt.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Fortythree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortythree with a nice cross.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Fortythree moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Fortythree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Fortythree is out of range.
Fortythree takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree scores with a one two! Phuthong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Nice shot lands for Phuthong.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Fortythree slips the punch.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fortythree on the side of the head.
Fortythree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fortythree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortythree.
Phuthong throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Phuthong.
One Fortythree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 One Fortythree.
I think Phuthong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Nti (ranked 1158 p4p, 1445 weight class) and Juan Carlos (ranked 181 p4p, 222 weight class). Kwame Nti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwame Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos tests Nti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nti dodges the punch combination from Carlos.
Carlos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Carlos trying to control here.
Nti is taking a breather. Carlos 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlos wants to improve his position but Nti is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti trying to pass the guard but Carlos defending well.
Carlos is looking to control Nti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carlos avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos actively working from the bottom here.
Nti controlling the pace.
Carlos is looking for a sweep. Nti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nti is taking a breather. Carlos 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.
Carlos missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Carlos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juan Carlos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti shoots in for a takedown but Carlos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nti moves forwards but Carlos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Carlos.
Carlos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nti.
Carlos scores with a takedown into Nti's guard.
Carlos distracts Nti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos stopping the sweep attempt from Nti.
Carlos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nti wants to improve his position but instead Carlos has moved into half guard.
Carlos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Carlos trying to control from half guard but Nti is working away.
Nti controlling the position for now.
Carlos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nti is looking for a sweep. Carlos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four 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.
Carlos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Carlos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Carlos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nti defending well though.
Nti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carlos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carlos's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nti.
Good control from Nti.
Carlos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos tries to roll but Nti sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nti ducks right into an uppercut from Carlos.
Nti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carlos.
Carlos misses with a few strikes there.
Carlos throws a head kick that misses.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nti fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Carlos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Carlos tries to keep at a distance but Nti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carlos misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos leaning against his opponent.
Carlos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlos tries for a takedown but Nti manages to get underhooks.
Carlos misses with an elbow strike.
Carlos blocks a body shot from Nti.
Nti lands a left hand.
Carlos is working for takedown but Nti is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carlos blocks an uppercut.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carlos has Nti pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carlos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nti tumbling to the mat - Carlos dives into Nti's guard.
Nti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nti keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
Nti bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlos's guard.
Carlos pulls Nti in close to his closed guard and prevents Nti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nti stays in close to Carlos's body and controls the position.
Nti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carlos looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlos, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos trying to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Carlos. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carlos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nti defending well as Carlos loads up on a big left hand.
Nti walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carlos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwame Nti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Carlos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nti defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlos wants to control but Nti is keeping him busy.
Nti trying to control from the bottom.
Carlos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carlos fails with the takedown.
Carlos's corner calls for a 1-2. Carlos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carlos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nti throws a looping overhand right but Carlos ducks down to avoid it.
Carlos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Carlos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nti's hands.
Carlos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nti avoids the head kick by Carlos.
Nti feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos throws the kick towards the body but Nti avoids it.
Nti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carlos.
Carlos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos swats away the attempt to clinch by Nti.
It seemed like Carlos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos with a jab.
Nti has closed the distance and engaged Carlos in a clinch.
Carlos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 It looks like Juan Carlos has been cut.
Carlos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Carlos misses with the head strike.
Carlos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Nti.
Nti tries to work over Carlos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlos stalling in the clinch but Nti improves position.
Carlos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carlos jumps guard but Nti stands there with Carlos around his waist. Carlos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kwame Nti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Carlos.
Carlos pulls guard successfully.
Nti is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nti preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carlos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nti wants to get back to full guard.
Carlos is looking to advance position but Nti won't allow it.
Carlos with the ground and pound but Nti uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti working a defensive guard here.
Nti has his hands on Carlos's head, controlling the position.
Carlos won't allow Nti to sweep him here.
Nti trying to control the position here.
Nti keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Carlos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Carlos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nti tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carlos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Juan Carlos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carlos.
Juan Carlos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carlos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carlos 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos!
An out of breath Juan Carlos 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Ahola (ranked 1200 p4p, 1649 weight class) and Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 46 p4p, 90 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stres Fleshou Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleshou Jr throws a hook but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahola looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleshou Jr is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Fleshou Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahola throws a hook but Fleshou Jr blocks it.
Ahola blocks a jab.
Ahola throws a jab when Fleshou Jr was well out of range.
Fleshou Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahola defends it well.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola lands with a straight right. Fleshou Jr didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Fleshou Jr throws a series of punches but Ahola moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fleshou Jr has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ahola.
Fleshou Jr lands with a right hand.
Fleshou Jr misses with a body shot.
Fleshou Jr staying out of range there.
Fleshou Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahola's head.
It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fleshou Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleshou Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarkko Ahola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Fleshou Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ahola is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Ahola throws a body punch but Fleshou Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fleshou Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahola misses with a shot to the body
and Fleshou Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ahola thinking.
Fleshou Jr connects with a right hand. Ahola shakes it off.
A jab from Fleshou Jr misses.
Fleshou Jr throws a body punch but Ahola moves out of range.
Fleshou Jr avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fleshou Jr.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Fleshou Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fleshou Jr saw that one coming.
Fleshou Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fleshou Jr misses with an uppercut. Ahola saw that one coming.
Ahola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahola thuds a left hand into Fleshou Jr's body.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ahola lands a head shot.
Ahola takes a swing at Fleshou Jr's ribcage but misses.
Ahola is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ahola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fleshou Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fleshou Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Ahola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fleshou Jr cracks Ahola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleshou Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Ahola.
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!
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ahola scores with a shoulder strike.
Fleshou Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fleshou Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fleshou Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ahola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fleshou Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Ahola shakes him off and moves away.
Ahola defending well as Fleshou Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand
and Fleshou Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Ahola.
Ahola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fleshou Jr moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Jarkko Ahola is winning the standup battle so far.
Fleshou Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fleshou Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ahola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleshou Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahola.
And Fleshou Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Ahola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ahola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola misses with a combination
and Fleshou Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Fleshou Jr moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fleshou Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Fleshou Jr avoids the body shot from Ahola.
Fleshou Jr with the counter takedown but Ahola avoids it easily.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ahola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fleshou Jr can do to turn this around?
Fleshou Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahola.
Ahola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola has closed the distance and engaged Fleshou Jr in a clinch.
Fleshou Jr tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou Jr is stalling here.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola tries to throw a body punch but Fleshou Jr avoids it by throwing Ahola back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
Ahola misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr lands an uppercut.
Ahola can't find room to land a body shot as Fleshou Jr controls the action.
Fleshou Jr being controlled against the cage.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand.
Fleshou Jr lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleshou Jr misses with a body punch.
Fleshou Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleshou Jr pushes Ahola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr jumps into guard, dragging Ahola to the mat.
Fleshou Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ahola has picked Fleshou Jr up and slammed him! Fleshou Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Ahola manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Fleshou Jr but he's now mounted!
Fleshou Jr tries to improve his position but instead Ahola has taken his back!
Fleshou Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahola gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr wants to escape the position.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Fleshou Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahola is not going to allow Fleshou Jr to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Fleshou Jr right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr trying to control the hands but Ahola breaks the grip.
Ahola is hanging on to Fleshou Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control his hands.
Fleshou Jr can't escape the position.
Fleshou Jr just trying to survive but Ahola is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleshou Jr tries to break free.
Ahola controls the position.
Ahola not allowing Fleshou Jr to control 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 Jarkko Ahola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleshou Jr is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahola.
Fleshou Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Fleshou Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahola is trying to keep an underhook but Fleshou Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ahola is trying to control but can't.
Fleshou Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahola is just riding it out for now. Fleshou Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Ahola won't allow Fleshou Jr to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura but Ahola is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleshou Jr to get the leverage.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Fleshou Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ahola still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ahola has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ahola wants to control but Fleshou Jr is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Fleshou Jr tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ahola easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ahola here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fleshou Jr is trying to break free.
Ahola controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Fleshou Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleshou Jr wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahola gets his hands free.
Ahola controlling well, preventing Fleshou Jr from escaping the position.
Ahola controls the action.
Fleshou Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fleshou Jr tries to roll but Ahola sticks to his back.
Ahola biding his time, controlling Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr just trying to survive but Ahola is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jarkko Ahola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fleshou Jr tries to escape but Ahola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ahola trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola is hanging on to Fleshou Jr's back as he tries to escape.
Fleshou Jr is keeping busy.
Fleshou Jr tries to escape but Ahola has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fleshou Jr looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fleshou Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stres Fleshou Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarkko Ahola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ahola, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarkko Ahola!
A very excited looking Jarkko Ahola 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hao Qiang (ranked 982 p4p, 1416 weight class) and Victor Fries (ranked 53 p4p, 78 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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6 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Fries !
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang closes the distance and clinches.
Qiang struggles to land a body shot inside as Fries controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fries .
Fries tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fries .
Qiang misses with some punches.
Fries lands a shoulder strike.
It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fries lands with a light punch inside.
Fries misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Qiang.
Fries lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Qiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Qiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fries blocks an uppercut.
Fries lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fries gets through Qiang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fries is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Qiang is leaning against Fries and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fries looks winded!
Qiang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Fries - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Qiang on the inside.
Fries misses with the head strike.
Qiang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fries blocking some punches.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Fries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang gets through Fries 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Qiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
Qiang lands an uppercut.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Fries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Fries blocks a body shot from Qiang.
The referee calls for Fries to work.
Fries controlling the action here for a moment.
Fries lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Qiang.
Qiang blocks an uppercut.
Qiang lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Fries fails to land.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Qiang.
Qiang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fries s head.
Qiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fries backwards.
Fries misses with a hook to the ribs.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Fries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang throws a punch but it's blocked by Fries .
Qiang has a couple of punches blocked by Fries .
Fries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Qiang's elbow.
Fries blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Qiang.
Qiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qiang blocks a body shot from Fries .
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qiang is leaning against Fries and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qiang lands a shoulder strike.
Fries is rocked!
Qiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fries 's elbow.
Fries tries to stall but Qiang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Qiang has a couple of punches blocked by Fries .
Qiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fries is still on wobbly legs! Can Qiang finish him?
Qiang drops Fries onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fries is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Qiang misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Qiang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Fries goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
Fries seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Fries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qiang lands with a right to the head.
Fries looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qiang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fries misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fries struggles to land a body shot inside as Qiang controls his hands.
Qiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Fries uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Qiang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fries backwards.
Fries doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Qiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang working aggressively here.
Qiang working aggressively here.
Fries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Qiang.
Fries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang is leaning against Fries and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Qiang lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Fries fails to land.
Fries tries to work over Qiang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Qiang working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hao Qiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hao Qiang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fries takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Qiang misses with a looping right.
Fries staying out of range there.
Fries avoids a kick to the body.
Fries throws out a counter right but Qiang avoids it with no problem.
Qiang takes one to the chin there.
Qiang connects with a jab.
Fries looks to throw the jab but Qiang is out of range.
Qiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fries has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Qiang throws a jab when Fries was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Qiang.
Fries takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Qiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fries moves away from the strike by Qiang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fries fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Qiang finds it's way through Fries 's defenses.
Qiang stuns Fries with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Qiang.
Qiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Qiang ducks under a wild hook from Fries .
Qiang lands a body shot.
Qiang moves into the clinch successfully.
Qiang lands with a short shot to the head.
Fries is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Qiang.
Hao Qiang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Qiang.
Fries stalling in the clinch but Qiang improves position.
Qiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Qiang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fries blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fries fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fries to his knees! Qiang keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hao Qiang!
A very excited looking Hao Qiang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azriel Pandens (ranked 831 p4p, 884 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 110 p4p, 117 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Azriel Pandens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Pandens misses
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandens misses with an uppercut
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pandens throws the left hand but Keane avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Keane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pandens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandens works Keane's body with a nice hook.
Keane misses with a wild body shot.
Pandens is looking to counter with head kicks.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Keane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pandens blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Pandens misses.
Keane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Keane lands with a straight right. Pandens didn't see that one coming.
Pandens has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Glory 4 Boxing in the buildup to the fight.
Pandens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Pandens misses the jab.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Pandens throws out a leg kick but Keane moves out of range and Pandens only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
Pandens lands a really nice looking cross but Keane seems unphased.
Pandens swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane throws a hook but Pandens blocks it.
Pandens throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Pandens's shoulder, as Pandens tries to avoid the shot.
Keane throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandens.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandens.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens throws a front kick aimed at Keane's knee but Keane avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Keane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pandens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandens slips a jab and a cross from Keane.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pandens. Keane shrugs it off though.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Pandens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keane. Keane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pandens throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range.
Pandens scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Keane.
Pandens throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Pandens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandens throws an off balance right hand
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Pandens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Keane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Keane misses with a shot to the body
and Pandens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pandens throws a head kick but Keane moves out of range.
Keane misses with a left hand
and Pandens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandens moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keane. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Keane misses.
Pandens misses with a looping left.
Keane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keane connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keane throws out a counter right but Pandens avoids it with no problem.
Pandens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Azriel Pandens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pandens throws a sloppy head kick and Keane moves out of range easily.
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Azriel Pandens will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pandens throws a sloppy body shot
and Keane counters with a three punch combo that has Pandens backing up. Pandens nods at Keane to acknowledge the strikes.
Pandens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Keane under the eye.
A left lands for Pandens.
Keane is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Pandens engages and cracks Keane with a massive lead left hook - Keane tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Pandens is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azriel Pandens!
Azriel Pandens thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peguero Jean Philippe (ranked 691 p4p, 631 weight class) and Kurki Potku (ranked 105 p4p, 94 weight class). Philippe comes to the cage accompanied by Chant vaudou haitien. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Peguero Jean Philippe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurki Potku!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philippe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Potku checks it well.
Potku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Potku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Philippe.
Potku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potku is taking a breather. Philippe 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.
Potku trying to mount his opponent but Philippe defends it.
Potku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Philippe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Potku is looking for submissions but instead, Philippe has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Philippe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philippe is keeping the position for now.
Potku trying to control but Philippe is working from the bottom.
Philippe 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.
Philippe keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass.
Potku looking to sit in guard and control but Philippe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Potku pushes a forearm under Philippe's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Philippe is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurki Potku!
Kurki Potku took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 340 p4p, 458 weight class) and Rufus Rutger (ranked 54 p4p, 69 weight class). Fabinho's entrance music is Glowed Up - Kaytranada. A fine choice. Rutger has chosen Wardance as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rufus Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fabinho.
Fabinho slips under a jab from Rutger.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutger throws a poor cross that misses
and Fabinho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rutger's guard.
Fabinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to his closed guard and prevents Fabinho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fabinho with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Fabinho scoring with some ground and pound.
Fabinho content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rutger keeping full guard, as Fabinho tries to pass.
Rutger wants to stand up but Fabinho is controlling him.
Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fabinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
Fabinho drops back looking for a leg! Rutger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rutger manages to kick Fabinho off! Fabinho jumps back into Rutger's guard.
Fabinho postures up in Rutger's guard and throws a big left but Rutger blocks it.
Rutger pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fabinho in his tracks.
Fabinho lands with a right hand.
Good exchange - Rutger coming out on top.
Rutger looks to land a right hand but Fabinho moved out of range.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Fabinho saw that one coming.
Rutger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fabinho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fabinho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rutger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fabinho wants to pass to mount but Rutger is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rutger is just riding it out for now. Fabinho eventually gives up the hold.
Fabinho tries to pass to full mount but Rutger defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fabinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fabinho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rutger connects with a right hand. Fabinho shakes it off.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutger throws a body punch but Fabinho moves out of range.
Fabinho seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fabinho scores with a takedown into Rutger's guard.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rutger is keeping the position for now.
Rutger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fabinho 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.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Rutger is keeping the position.
Rutger has Fabinho pulled in close to control his posture.
Rutger is looking to sweep but instead, Fabinho has passed into half guard.
Fabinho is looking to take a break and control but Rutger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Fabinho with the ground and pound but Rutger uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabinho postures up.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Rutger wants to sweep here but Fabinho controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fabinho slips a straight right by Rutger.
Fabinho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rutger scores with a nice strike.
Rutger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabinho.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Rufus Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rutger defends well and Fabinho ends up having to push Rutger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fabinho looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho jumps guard but Rutger stands there with Fabinho around his waist. Fabinho gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fabinho lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger stalls.
Fabinho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fabinho.
Rutger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fabinho looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Rutger.
Rutger stalling in the clinch.
Rutger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rutger.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabinho scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Rutger.
Fabinho working aggressively here.
Rutger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutger lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fabinho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rutger is trying to keep an underhook but Fabinho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rutger is looking to get back to is feet but Fabinho passes into side control.
Fabinho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rutger is looking for a sweep.
Rutger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
An elbow from Fabinho crashes against the mat.
Fabinho taking a break here but Rutger is having none of it and regains half guard.
Roberto Fabinho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rutger gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Rutger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fabinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rutger defends it nicely.
Rutger lands with a straight right. Fabinho didn't see that one coming.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Rutger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rutger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Fabinho ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabinho.
Fabinho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rutger swivels and escapes.
Rutger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutger misses with a lunging right hand
and Fabinho counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rutger!
We've been hearing that Fabinho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fabinho landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fabinho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rutger down.
Fabinho working the ground and pound.
Fabinho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fabinho working away.
Fabinho working the head with strikes.
Fabinho is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rutger is trying to escape and Fabinho transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rutger is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fabinho! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Fabinho!
After winning the bout, Roberto Fabinho 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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