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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ri Zaadha (ranked 2245 p4p, 3268 weight class) and Gideon Navarro (ranked 293 p4p, 411 weight class). Zaadha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HonestKey- When I Wake Up. Ri Zaadha 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ri Zaadha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro works the jab nicely.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Navarro clobbers Zaadha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Navarro throws a head kick that Zaadha semi-blocks.
Zaadha looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaadha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Navarro catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Zaadha is rocked!
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Zaadha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaadha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Navarro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Navarro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaadha slips a jab from Navarro.
Zaadha seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Navarro lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zaadha. Zaadha tries to recover but Navarro is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zaadha lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wayne (ranked 2081 p4p, 2043 weight class) and Salyn Sarethi (ranked 278 p4p, 271 weight class). Sarethi has chosen Blue Ice as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarethi throws a hook but Wayne avoids it easily.
Sarethi throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Wayne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Damian Wayne has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Sarethi
and Wayne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Sarethi.
Sarethi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sarethi throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Wayne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne needs to keep his hands up - Sarethi had a free shot at his head there.
Wayne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sarethi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sarethi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarethi misses with a right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws an off balance right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Sarethi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wayne slips a jab from Sarethi.
Sarethi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick from Sarethi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarethi scores with a kick to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wayne misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarethi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wayne in his tracks.
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne cracks Sarethi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Sarethi.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Sarethi slips the punch.
Sarethi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wayne with a body shot.
Sarethi throws a poor cross that misses
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Wayne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarethi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarethi throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarethi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wayne scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarethi jabs Wayne right on the nose. Wayne blinks but takes it well.
Sarethi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Damian Wayne's cut is getting worse.
Sarethi pounces like a tiger and cracks Wayne with a vicious hook! Wayne is down but not out! Sarethi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Salyn Sarethi!
A relieved looking Salyn Sarethi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James King (ranked 895 p4p, 1610 weight class) and David Dilbrandt (ranked 83 p4p, 149 weight class). Dilbrandt has chosen Rock the Dragon as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dilbrandt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
Dilbrandt works the jab nicely.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King lands a right hook to the body.
King slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt thumps King with a low kick.
King motions for Dilbrandt to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dilbrandt 's knee.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King stuns Dilbrandt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
King appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
King is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the body from King misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
King lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by King.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as King strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King misses with a straight right.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Dilbrandt's head back.
King avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
King lands the left hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by King.
Good standup being displayed there by King as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from King.
King is looking to wear down Dilbrandt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dilbrandt.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
King digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Dilbrandt taking a breather.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by King.
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 Dilbrandt.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King missing with knees to the body.
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
King throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King connects with a right hand. Dilbrandt shakes it off.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
It seemed like Dilbrandt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh.
King lands a nice hook to Dilbrandt's body. Dilbrandt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King scores with a leg kick.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King is looking to slow Dilbrandt down with leg kicks.
King misses with a shot to the body
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
King misses with an uppercut
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
King misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
King takes one to the chin there.
King connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
King misses with a leg kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with the left hand. Dilbrandt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy body kick from King
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a good cross that connects.
King cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for King.
King loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dilbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King fakes the leg kick and cracks Dilbrandt in the body.
A punch combination from Dilbrandt misses.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King works the jab nicely.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King is looking to land body kicks.
King swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Dilbrandt drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
Dilbrandt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
A jab from King finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King scores with a body shot.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dilbrandt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt blocks a body shot from King.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dilbrandt is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt trying to land knees to the body.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dilbrandt.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dilbrandt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch.
King moves away from the strike by Dilbrandt.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dilbrandt lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King wants to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
Dilbrandt tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King misses with a double jab
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King blocks a jab.
King lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from King.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dilbrandt walks into a left hand.
King defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
King takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dilbrandt! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King catches Dilbrandt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice body shot.
King thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 1331 p4p, 3508 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 86 p4p, 191 weight class). Gorge comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrillo-Moreno bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorge's head.
We've been hearing reports that Carrillo-Moreno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Carrillo-Moreno catches Gorge right on the button with a cross.
Carrillo-Moreno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown but Gorge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carrillo-Moreno's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorge misses with a straight left.
Carrillo-Moreno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorge scores with a sloppy right hand. Carrillo-Moreno should have avoided that one.
Carrillo-Moreno has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carrillo-Moreno manages to avoid it.
Gorge's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gorge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno takes one to the chin there.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but Gorge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gorge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge takes the fight into the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gorge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gorge misses with a knee strike.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to drag Gorge to the mat but Gorge just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carrillo-Moreno has clasped his hands together around Gorge's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gorge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carrillo-Moreno's best efforts.
Carrillo-Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gorge looking for subs from the bottom but Carrillo-Moreno mounts him!
Gorge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno blocks the strikes from Gorge.
Carrillo-Moreno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gorge is staying active underneath Carrillo-Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gorge trying to control but Carrillo-Moreno postures up.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrillo-Moreno looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carrillo-Moreno controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gorge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gorge is defending against the submission attempts here by Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to be working for a kimura but Gorge defends the submission attempt.
Gorge is trying to get back to full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to stall here but Gorge recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorge is retaining full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorge is retaining full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorge trying to keep a closed guard but Carrillo-Moreno is proving a slippery customer.
Carrillo-Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow Gorge to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tempe Gorge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gorge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carrillo-Moreno.
Gorge shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorge. That's going to slow Carrillo-Moreno down.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gorge's waist but Gorge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carrillo-Moreno off to one side.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carrillo-Moreno.
Gorge gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno prevents Gorge from improving his position.
Gorge looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Carrillo-Moreno pushes past his half guard into mount!
Carrillo-Moreno is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gorge is surviving well by controlling Carrillo-Moreno's body position as best he can.
Carrillo-Moreno moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gorge has worked his arm free - good work by Gorge!
Carrillo-Moreno swings around for an armbar but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Carrillo-Moreno's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno has a closed guard, preventing Gorge from standing up.
Carrillo-Moreno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gorge wanted to stand there but Carrillo-Moreno had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carrillo-Moreno is pulling down on Gorge's head. It's preventing any offense from Gorge, at least for the moment.
Gorge has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carrillo-Moreno is proving hard to escape from.
Carrillo-Moreno working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gorge has passed into half guard!
Carrillo-Moreno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorge stands up out of the half guard.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a straight right.
A jab from Gorge misses.
Gorge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gorge manages to break the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a lazy uppercut
and Gorge counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Carrillo-Moreno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorge misses with a straight right.
Gorge throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a straight right.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown but Gorge sprawls well.
Carrillo-Moreno throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a takedown
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab.
Carrillo-Moreno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gorge moves out of range as Carrillo-Moreno strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Gorge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gorge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a jab from Gorge.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gorge.
Gorge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carrillo-Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gorge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carrillo-Moreno thinking.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gorge counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carrillo-Moreno.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tempe Gorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Gorge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gorge, as that shot connected.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorge tries to avoid it but Carrillo-Moreno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorge to the ground. Gorge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a hook
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge connects with a nice looking jab.
Carrillo-Moreno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Carrillo-Moreno appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carrillo-Moreno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carrillo-Moreno has his takedown stuffed
and Gorge counters with a nice body shot.
Gorge lands with an overhand left.
Carrillo-Moreno looks for a takedown but Gorge sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendon Carrillo-Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gorge has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Carrillo-Moreno has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge lands a right hand.
Gorge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carrillo-Moreno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gorge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carrillo-Moreno. That did some damage!
Carrillo-Moreno throws an off balance right hand
letting Gorge counter with a right hand.
Carrillo-Moreno dives in for a single leg takedown but Gorge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gorge smiles and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gorge.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carrillo-Moreno attempts a counter takedown but Gorge avoids it well and moves away.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Gorge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Gorge.
Gorge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Gorge shows good takedown defense.
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!
Carrillo-Moreno drives through with a takedown into Gorge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gorge pushes Carrillo-Moreno off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gorge lands a body shot.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Carrillo-Moreno drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gorge gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carrillo-Moreno drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carrillo-Moreno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gorge is defending well.
Gorge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gorge turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gorge manages to end up in side control.
Gorge decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorge looks to land a combination but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it well.
Gorge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno scores with a takedown into Gorge's guard.
Gorge keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
Gorge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrillo-Moreno is one step ahead there.
Tempe Gorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorge is retaining full guard.
Gorge is trying to control the position but Carrillo-Moreno postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carrillo-Moreno preventing the sweep.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to control from the top but Gorge keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Carrillo-Moreno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gorge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carrillo-Moreno has Gorge in his guard.
Gorge decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carrillo-Moreno fails to land the takedown.
Carrillo-Moreno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Gorge throws a counter combo.
Gorge connects with a right hand. Carrillo-Moreno shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tempe Gorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gorge has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempe Gorge!
Tempe Gorge decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 773 p4p, 338 weight class) and Anthony Epolito (ranked 112 p4p, 53 weight class). Epolito has chosen Rowdy/ Bandits as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anthony Epolito!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick.
Epolito motions for Akhtankhanov to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epolito misses the jab.
Epolito misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Akhtankhanov misses its target.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Epolito moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A low kick lands for Epolito.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Epolito loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
And Epolito responds with a good body kick, but Akhtankhanov manages to step out the way in time.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Epolito has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Epolito there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Epolito's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Epolito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akhtankhanov dodges the punch combination from Epolito.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Epolito throws a sloppy head kick and Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Epolito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Epolito's leg. Epolito is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Akhtankhanov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Epolito under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov works Epolito's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Epolito swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Epolito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Epolito's front leg but catches the back leg as Epolito tries to avoid it.
Epolito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
A punch combination from Epolito misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akhtankhanov lands with a hook. Epolito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Epolito throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Epolito misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Epolito.
Akhtankhanov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epolito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Epolito shakes it off.
Epolito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epolito looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov blocks a jab.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Epolito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akhtankhanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Epolito.
Epolito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Epolito checks the leg kick.
Epolito shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Epolito throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Epolito.
Epolito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
A jab from Akhtankhanov does it's job there.
Akhtankhanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Jab by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a hook. Akhtankhanov ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov avoids a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov motions for Epolito to come forward. Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
Akhtankhanov slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking to score with low kicks.
Epolito misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice head shot.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Epolito throws a lazy head kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Epolito misses with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Epolito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epolito circles away quickly and effectively.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov moves forwards but Epolito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Epolito misses with the combination.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook.
Epolito throws out a counter right but Akhtankhanov avoids it with no problem.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Epolito!
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epolito's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Epolito.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epolito throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Akhtankhanov avoids nicely.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Epolito's head but Epolito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akhtankhanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epolito scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov sizes up Epolito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Epolito's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito connects with a solid leg kick.
Epolito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Epolito slips a straight right by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Akhtankhanov jumps back.
Akhtankhanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Epolito. Epolito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Epolito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Epolito scores with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Akhtankhanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Epolito doesn't seem phased though.
Akhtankhanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Epolito doesn't seem bothered though.
Epolito throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
A big left from Akhtankhanov misses.
Epolito sizes up Akhtankhanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akhtankhanov lands a slapping body shot.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Epolito throws a body kick.
Akhtankhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Epolito can pounce on him.
Epolito blocks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Epolito blocks a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Epolito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Epolito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akhtankhanov is looking to counter punch.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito is looking to chop away at Akhtankhanov's legs.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Epolito's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Akhtankhanov's head.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Epolito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Epolito lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Akhtankhanov tests Epolito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
An inside leg kick from Epolito misses.
Epolito goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Epolito moves out of range.
Epolito throws a sloppy body shot
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Akhtankhanov finds it's target.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov jabs Epolito right on the nose. Epolito blinks but takes it well.
Epolito misses with a double jab
and Akhtankhanov counters with a leg kick.
Epolito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epolito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akhtankhanov lands with an overhand left.
Epolito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Epolito staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Epolito moved out of range.
Epolito takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Epolito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito is looking for the big counter here.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Epolito's head back.
Epolito looks to land a left hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range nicely.
Akhtankhanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Epolito's head.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Epolito moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov backing away here, and Epolito unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Epolito lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov walks into a straight right hand from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Epolito misses
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Epolito shakes it off.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov is looking to slow Epolito down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Epolito's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Epolito checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito throws a hook but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Akhtankhanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akhtankhanov duly obliges.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Epolito moves away and avoids it.
Epolito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Epolito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Epolito moves out of range as Akhtankhanov strikes.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab. Epolito acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Epolito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epolito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Epolito throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akhtankhanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
After winning the bout, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldur Torsten (ranked 788 p4p, 819 weight class) and Duck Dodgers (ranked 116 p4p, 119 weight class). Torsten's entrance music is Temple of Odin. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
213
30 - 18 - 0 |
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29
205
11 - 4 - 0 |
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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 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldur Torsten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torsten cracks Dodgers with a right hand to the side of the head.
 It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Baldur Torsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torsten.
And Torsten counters with a quick kick to the body but Dodgers blocks it.
Torsten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dodgers lands a glancing blow to the side of Torsten's head.
It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Dodgers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torsten counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Torsten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dodgers. That did some damage!
Torsten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dodgers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dodgers prevents a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers working aggressively here.
Torsten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torsten scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodgers.
I was talking to Torsten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torsten misses with a punch to the body.
Torsten manages to break the clinch.
Dodgers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torsten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Torsten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dodgers manages to avoid it.
Dodgers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torsten can pounce on him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torsten is looking to counter with a body kick.
Torsten is looking to slow Dodgers down with leg kicks.
Dodgers moves out of range of the strikes.
Dodgers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torsten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Torsten.
Torsten throws a right hand that misses
and Dodgers counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodgers throws an off balance right hand
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Dodgers throws a lazy head kick
enabling Torsten to counter with a crisp jab.
Torsten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torsten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dodgers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torsten takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dodgers checks it well.
Dodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torsten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dodgers's sensitive parts.
Dodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torsten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torsten misses with a body shot
enabling Dodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Dodgers throws a hook but Torsten avoids it easily.
Dodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Torsten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Torsten.
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Torsten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dodgers throws an off balance right hand
and Torsten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Torsten.
Torsten misses with a body shot
and Dodgers counters with a nice low kick that buckles Torsten's knee momentarily.
Dodgers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torsten blocks a leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dodgers in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Torsten throws a good cross that connects.
Dodgers misses with a straight right.
Torsten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torsten keeps Dodgers at a distance using the push kick.
Torsten connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torsten swings widly with a right hand
and Dodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Baldur Torsten's cut is getting worse.
Dodgers misses with a leg kick
and Dodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dodgers's sensitive parts.
Dodgers moves out of range as Torsten strikes.
Torsten throws a low kick but Dodgers moves out of range easily.
Dodgers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Torsten misses.
Dodgers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left lands for Torsten.
Torsten lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torsten throws a right hand that misses
and Dodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodgers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baldur Torsten's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torsten jabs Dodgers right on the nose. Dodgers blinks but takes it well.
Torsten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torsten scores with a nice body kick.
Dodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dodgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torsten.
 Dodgers is rocked!
Dodgers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torsten fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dodgers.
Dodgers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Torsten.
Good exchange - Torsten coming out on top.
Dodgers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torsten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dodgers throws a right hand that misses
and Torsten counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dodgers is still on wobbly legs! Can Torsten finish him?
Torsten tries to work over Dodgers's front leg with a kick but Dodgers checks it.
Dodgers throws out a counter right but Torsten avoids it with no problem.
Dodgers seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torsten on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torsten getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dodgers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dodgers throws a hook but Torsten avoids it easily.
Dodgers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Dodgers. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldur Torsten dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Torsten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dodgers blocks the body kick.
Dodgers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torsten. That's going to slow Dodgers down.
Torsten throws a jab when Dodgers was well out of range.
Torsten is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers swings widly with a right hand
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torsten.
Dodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torsten looks to land a right hand but Dodgers moved out of range.
Dodgers throws a body kick that misses
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Torsten misses with a left hand
and Dodgers counters with a left and a right that stings Torsten.
Jab by Dodgers.
Dodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dodgers checks a leg kick.
Torsten scores with a jab. Dodgers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers misses with an uppercut. Torsten saw that one coming.
Torsten swings for the body but Dodgers moves out of range.
Dodgers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baldur Torsten is winning the standup battle so far.
Dodgers throws a lazy right hand but Torsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dodgers checks a leg kick.
Dodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Dodgers.
Dodgers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Torsten blocks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torsten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Jeez, Baldur Torsten's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers moves away from the strike by Torsten.
Torsten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torsten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dodgers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dodgers.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baldur Torsten's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Duck Dodgers!
After winning the bout, Duck Dodgers 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryer McGuire (ranked 561 p4p, 447 weight class) and Glover Levangasti (ranked 73 p4p, 66 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265
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250
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levangasti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Levangasti scores with a punch to the head.
McGuire forces Levangasti back against the cage and clinches.
Levangasti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGuire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Levangasti tries to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levangasti's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
Levangasti looks winded!
McGuire tries a body shot but Levangasti blocks it.
Levangasti throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Levangasti misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire stops a takedown attempt from Levangasti.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuire.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levangasti is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levangasti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levangasti.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Levangasti controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGuire obliges.
McGuire drops Levangasti with a big knee straight up the middle! Levangasti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Levangasti is rocked!
Levangasti circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by McGuire. Levangasti falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
Bryer McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 185 p4p, 304 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 25 p4p, 46 weight class). Tony Stark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Luciano's chin.
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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 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stark really felt that one!
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Stark fails with the takedown
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Stark's head back.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luciano tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luciano.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Luciano dives on top into guard.
Stark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stark working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily.
Stark has an active guard here but Luciano has managed to pass into half guard.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark wants to sweep but Luciano has passed to side control!
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark misses with a strike from the bottom.
Stark tries to bench press Luciano off him but Luciano keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark throws a few strikes from the bottom but Luciano takes advantage and mounts!
Luciano content just to control the position here.
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
Luciano controlling from mount.
Luciano prevents Stark from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano controlling the pace for now.
Stark regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luciano's knee momentarily.
Stark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark cracks Luciano with a solid left hand.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luciano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luciano has escaped and now he's on top!
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark wants to improve his position but instead Luciano has moved into half guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard but Luciano has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Luciano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Luciano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Luciano!
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Luciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Luciano staying calm.
Stark tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stark tries to buck Luciano off but Luciano is having none of it.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Luciano trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is trying to work for a sweep but Luciano has mounted him!
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Luciano.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Charles Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luciano as he jumps to the side.
Luciano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Stark tries for a takedown but Luciano circles away easily
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Luciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side.
Stark slips a jab from Luciano.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Luciano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Luciano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Luciano leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Stark steps away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!
Post fight, an emotional Charles Luciano said 'Pleasure beating the crap out of this chump.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod De Minaur (ranked 59 p4p, 144 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 12 p4p, 25 weight class). De Minaur's entrance music is Seek and Destroy . A fine choice. Blyad has chosen luv as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod De Minaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Blyad is out of range.
Blyad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blyad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Blyad.
De Minaur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Minaur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
De Minaur throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Minaur counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range.
Blyad scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Blyad's shoulder, as Blyad tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
Blyad cracks De Minaur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Blyad misses.
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!
Blyad pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Minaur is out of range and Blyad settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Minaur feints and then cracks Blyad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyad down.
Ay Blyad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blyad throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
Blyad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Minaur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blyad under the eye.
De Minaur throws a poor cross that misses
and Blyad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blyad.
Blyad throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyad throws a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Blyad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Minaur quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Blyad prevents De Minaur from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blyad wants to advance to full mount but De Minaur doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Blyad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! De Minaur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! De Minaur has escaped and now he's on top!
De Minaur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad keeping moving, preventing De Minaur from controlling successfully.
De Minaur slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Minaur wants to control from the top but Blyad keeps moving.
Blyad has his foot on De Minaur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Minaur works his way back into a safe position though.
Blyad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. De Minaur is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Blyad.
Blyad is looking to reverse the position.
That's four 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.
De Minaur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blyad keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Blyad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Minaur is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Blyad is not content to let De Minaur control the position.
De Minaur controlling from side mount.
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 Rod De Minaur will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Minaur manages to avoid it.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
Blyad cracks a nice hook into De Minaur's ribs.
Blyad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Minaur is fending him off so far but Blyad persists. Nope, De Minaur circles away and we're back to standing.
De Minaur throws a low kick, looking for Blyad's leg but Blyad calmly moves out of range.
Blyad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab by Blyad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad connects with the punch.
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Blyad saw that one coming.
It seemed like Blyad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blyad scores with a jab to the head.
De Minaur connects with a body shot that sends Blyad's belly button to the back.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad misses with a hook
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Blyad is out of range.
Rod De Minaur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blyad tests De Minaur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
De Minaur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blyad's head.
Blyad slips a jab from De Minaur.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad thows a leg kick but De Minaur checks it
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Minaur just misses with a punch to the body.
De Minaur lands with an uppercut that bounces Blyad off the cage and back into range.
Rod De Minaur is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blyad throws a hook but De Minaur blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a right hand
and Blyad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blyad slips a jab from De Minaur.
Blyad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Minaur pinned against the cage. De Minaur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
Blyad throws a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blyad misses with a hook
and De Minaur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Blyad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Minaur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blyad.
Blyad throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Blyad misses with a leg kick
and De Minaur counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Minaur on the side of the head.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Blyad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Blyad there.
The fighters circling - Blyad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blyad clobbers De Minaur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Minaur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Minaur there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Minaur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Blyad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyad.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Blyad.
De Minaur looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Blyad misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Blyad misses its intended target.
Blyad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rod De Minaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
De Minaur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blyad at a distance.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur lands an overhand right.
Blyad moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Blyad with the inside leg kick.
Blyad shoots in but no luck this time.
Blyad with a nice calf kick.
Blyad lands with an uppercut that bounces De Minaur off the cage and back into range.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Blyad misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ay Blyad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Minaur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blyad at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blyad.
Blyad walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Blyad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Minaur scores with a nice strike.
De Minaur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blyad. Blyad obviously looking to wear him down.
Blyad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Minaur.
Blyad misses the jab.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by De Minaur as he connects with a hook.
Blyad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Minaur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Blyad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for Blyad with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blyad. That's going to slow De Minaur down.
De Minaur is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Minaur misses the jab.
De Minaur misses with a straight left.
De Minaur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blyad counters with a straight right hand.
De Minaur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blyad swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Minaur throws a body kick that misses.
De Minaur connects with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from De Minaur as Blyad shoots in.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rod De Minaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur ducks right into an uppercut from Blyad.
De Minaur walks into a left hand.
Blyad scores with a sloppy right hand. De Minaur should have avoided that one.
Blyad throws a leg kick but De Minaur moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
De Minaur misses with a low kick.
De Minaur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blyad manages to avoid it.
Blyad throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blyad connects with an inside leg kick.
Blyad slips under a jab.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Blyad.
De Minaur drops his hands momentarily and Blyad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Minaur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blyad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Minaur is fending him off so far but Blyad persists. Nope, De Minaur circles away and we're back to standing.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blyad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Blyad coming out on top.
A leg kick checked by De Minaur.
De Minaur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Blyad is looking to chop away at De Minaur's legs.
De Minaur scoring well with a low kick there.
De Minaur tries to move into range but Blyad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
De Minaur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Minaur drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Blyad with a nice cross.
De Minaur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blyad slips a jab from De Minaur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
Blyad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Minaur's head.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Minaur connects with a looping right hand.
Blyad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Minaur but De Minaur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blyad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blyad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blyad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Blyad's shoulder, as Blyad tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Blyad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Minaur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blyad throws the left hand but De Minaur avoids the punch easily.
Blyad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on De Minaur's shoulder, as De Minaur tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad scores with a shot to the body.
Blyad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
De Minaur digs a good body shot into Blyad's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur tests Blyad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blyad.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad shoots in but no luck this time.
Rod De Minaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ay Blyad.
De Minaur throws a low kick but Blyad avoids it.
Blyad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Minaur looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
De Minaur stuffs the takedown attempt from Blyad. Blyad gets slowly back to his feet.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyad has time to react.
De Minaur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blyad on the side of the head.
Blyad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blyad throws a lazy uppercut
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blyad slips under a jab.
Blyad misses the jab.
Blyad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Blyad misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
Blyad moves out of range of the leg kick from De Minaur.
Blyad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blyad avoids a kick to the body.
De Minaur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyad has time to react.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blyad misses with a lunging right hand
and De Minaur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blyad lands a right hook to the body.
Blyad moves forwards but De Minaur connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Minaur scores with a jab to the head.
Blyad slips a jab from De Minaur.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad blocks a leg kick.
Blyad darts in looking for a takedown but De Minaur gets double underhooks and turns Blyad into the cage.
De Minaur connects with an inside leg kick.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blyad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blyad swings widly with a right hand
and De Minaur counters with a nice body shot.
De Minaur thumps Blyad with a low kick.
A big left from Blyad misses.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
De Minaur cracks Blyad with a good jab.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blyad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws a big shot that misses.
De Minaur throws out a loose jab but Blyad uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Minaur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad scores with a decent looking hook.
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Minaur.
Blyad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blyad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Minaur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blyad.
Blyad throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blyad.
De Minaur ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blyad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod De Minaur had his way with Ay Blyad in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blyad missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from De Minaur misses
letting Blyad counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Blyad.
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Blyad.
De Minaur feinted there with a counter leg kick.
De Minaur lands a slapping body shot.
Blyad misses with a hook.
De Minaur throws a push kick but Blyad slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad misses with a straight right.
De Minaur appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Minaur throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Minaur throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
De Minaur throws a hook to the side of Blyad's head but Blyad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blyad looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyad scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Minaur in his tracks.
Blyad checks a low kick from De Minaur.
De Minaur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blyad under the eye.
Blyad throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Blyad.
Blyad misses with a looping right.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blyad.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. De Minaur saw that one coming.
Nice shot by De Minaur.
Blyad moves away from the strike by De Minaur.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rod De Minaur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Blyad avoids the body shot from De Minaur.
De Minaur looks to land a left hand but Blyad moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Blyad misses.
It appears De Minaur was looking to counter with a kick there.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Minaur misses with a looping left.
Blyad closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Blyad 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.
Blyad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Minaur is just riding it out for now. Blyad eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Minaur wants to control but Blyad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blyad is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Minaur sees it coming and defends easily.
Blyad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blyad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Minaur is just riding it out for now. Blyad eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ay Blyad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think De Minaur has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rod De Minaur!
Rod De Minaur took some time post fight to say the following; 'Some fans where missing my KO's, well...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 67 p4p, 223 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 9 p4p, 29 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. Mickey Garcia had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Wojcik.
Wojcik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wojcik! But no joy.
Garcia throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wojcik ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Wojcik tries to counter by closing the distance.
Garcia tries to clinch but Wojcik moves away
and Wojcik counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Wojcik ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Wojcik.
Wojcik throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Garcia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
We've been informed that Wojcik 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.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Wojcik is just out of range.
Wojcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mickey Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojcik moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Garcia moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia pushes Wojcik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcia lands a nice uppercut.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Garcia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wojcik's brow.
Garcia avoiding damage as Wojcik throws knees to the body.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wojcik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wojcik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
A hook to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik avoids the elbow strike from Garcia, against the cage.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wojciks head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojcik swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garcia tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wojcik tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garcia.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Wojcik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Wojcik landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Wojcik putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wojcik trying to land knees to the body.
Wojcik dodges an elbow strike from Garcia.
Wojcik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Wojcik takes a shot to the head.
Garcia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wojcik misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Wojcik.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Wojcik.
Wojcik takes a shot to the head.
Wojcik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wojcik breaks the clinch.
A jab from Garcia misses.
A little jabbing left from Wojcik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wojcik.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wojcik lands a big uppercut and Garcia crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Garcia looks OK. Wojcik waves Garcia back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Wojcik throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wojcik cracks Garcia with a hook to the temple - Garcia is on wobbly legs here! Wojcik swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Garcia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wojcik wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ryszard Wojcik!
The defeated Mickey Garcia had this to say: 'Can't believe the commission let me fight with Hep C...'.
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