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SYN 984 Graves vs. Kilgore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Bangin (ranked 1798 p4p, 2124 weight class) and Gideon Navarro (ranked 228 p4p, 276 weight class). Izzy Bangin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izzy Bangin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bangin.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangin.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Bangin's head back.
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bangin slips a straight right by Navarro.
Bangin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Navarro.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Navarro's knee momentarily.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin misses with a hook. Navarro ducked under it nicely.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bangin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Navarro!
A big right from Navarro misses.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Navarro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Navarro swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bangin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Navarro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Bangin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bangin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro misses with a double jab
and Bangin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Bangin counters with a low kick, right behind Navarro 's knee.
Navarro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Navarro throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin connects with a right hand. Navarro shakes it off.
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Navarro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Navarro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
Bangin slips under a jab from Navarro.
Navarro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Bangin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Navarro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Navarro tries to move into range but Bangin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bangin scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Navarro connects with a right hand. Bangin shakes it off.
Bangin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Bangin didn't see that one coming.
Navarro swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Bangin scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gideon Navarro 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.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with a thumping low kick.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin scores with a sloppy right hand. Navarro should have avoided that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Navarro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
As Navarro backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Bangin slips a straight right by Navarro.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navarro throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro misses with a body shot
and Bangin counters with a low kick, right behind Navarro 's knee.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Bangin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Navarro misses with an uppercut
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Navarro shapes to counter with a head kick.
Navarro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Navarro tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Navarro misses with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangin takes one to the chin there.
Bangin tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Navarro swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a thumping low kick.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gideon Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Navarro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Navarro misses
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Bangin.
Navarro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Navarro catches Bangin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Bangin misses.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Navarro moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Navarro throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro catches Bangin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin counters with a thumping low kick.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin scores with the left hand. Navarro knows he should have avoided that one.
Navarro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Navarro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Good exchange - Bangin coming out on top.
Navarro sizes up Bangin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Navarro's legs.
Navarro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bangin's head backwards.
Bangin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Navarro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Navarro's front leg but catches the back leg as Navarro tries to avoid it.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Bangin slips a jab from Navarro.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bangin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Navarro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bangin counters with a leg kick.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Navarro throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Navarro checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bangin.
Navarro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Bangin - just one landing.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Navarro throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A cross from Navarro lands.
Bangin misses with a body shot
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Navarro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bangin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bangin slips a jab from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Navarro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Navarro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Bangin.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bangin - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangin moves out of range of the body kick from Navarro.
A head kick from Navarro lands but Bangin takes it in his stride.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Navarro throws a combination. Bangin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Navarro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bangin slips under a jab from Navarro.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bangin has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangin.
Navarro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bangin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Bangin tries a low kick but Navarro avoids it.
Bangin cracks Navarro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Navarro blocks the leg kick.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Navarro is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Bangin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 Navarro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro tries to bum rush Bangin with a series of wild strikes but Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Navarro is still on wobbly legs! Can Bangin finish him?
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Navarro seems to have recovered his senses.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Bangin throws an overhand right that drops Navarro like a sack of potatoes! Bangin dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Izzy Bangin!
A very excited looking Izzy Bangin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 2707 p4p, 2378 weight class) and Pedro Gomez (ranked 222 p4p, 201 weight class). Gomez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hotel California (Spanish Mix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Catch Wrestler looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Catch Wrestler fails with the takedown.
Gomez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Gomez 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.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gomez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Catch Wrestler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Catch Wrestler blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gomez misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Catch Wrestler throws out a powerful jab.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Catch Wrestler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catch Wrestler avoids the head kick by Gomez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gomez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Catch Wrestler dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Catch Wrestler's head and hops out.
Catch Wrestler blocks a head kick by Gomez.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomez defends well and Catch Wrestler ends up having to push Gomez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gomez wants to stand up but Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Catch Wrestler off! Catch Wrestler jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Catch Wrestler postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gomez's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler pushes down on Gomez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gomez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler stalling.
Gomez pushes Catch Wrestler off looking to stand but Catch Wrestler dives back in and keeps control.
Catch Wrestler content to control rather than advance.
Catch Wrestler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but Gomez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Catch Wrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomez moves into full guard.
Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Catch Wrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Gomez has momentary wrist control but Catch Wrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
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 Bjj Catch Wrestler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Catch Wrestler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Catch Wrestler off the cage and back into range.
Catch Wrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez thuds his right hand into Catch Wrestler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Catch Wrestler has time to react.
Gomez connects with a solid leg kick.
Gomez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gomez lands with an overhand left.
 Catch Wrestler is rocked!
Catch Wrestler lands with an overhand left.
Oh Catch Wrestler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez throws a powerful right kick. Catch Wrestler tried to block low but the kick was high! Catch Wrestler was taken right off of his feet! Gomez jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pedro Gomez!
A relieved looking Pedro Gomez 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 Philip Marcus (ranked 1163 p4p, 931 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 108 p4p, 86 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widforss throws a shot to the body.
Marcus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus throws a quick counter head kick but Widforss was just out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Widforss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marcus's guard.
Marcus pushes Widforss off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Marcus instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marcus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Widforss wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcus won't allow it.
Marcus pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Widforss takes a shot to the head.
Widforss tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Widforss back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Marcus.
Marcus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marcus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Marcus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcus works on Widforss's body with a couple of short punches.
Widforss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marcus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Widforss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marcus as he avoids it easily.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marcus throws a head kick that Widforss semi-blocks.
Marcus takes a swing at Widforss's ribcage but misses.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Widforss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcus.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
Marcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Widforss.
Marcus misses with a body shot.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widforss was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marcus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Widforss throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Widforss misses with an uppercut.
Widforss lands a nice looking body shot.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Marcus gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcus.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcus smiles and moves away.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Widforss dives in and scores a takedown into Marcus's guard.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Marcus is keeping the position.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Widforss trying to control but Marcus is working from the bottom.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Widforss throwing strikes but missing.
Marcus pulls Widforss in close to his closed guard and prevents Widforss from doing any damage or advancing position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marcus keeping full guard, as Widforss tries to pass.
Marcus keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss misses with a hook to the body
and Marcus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Widforss is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Marcus dominated that round.
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.
Widforss shoots in and bounces Marcus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Widforss being controlled here momentarily.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marcus is keeping the position for now.
Marcus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marcus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Marcus blocks nicely.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcus is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Widforss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Widforss advances to half guard.
Marcus is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widforss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marcus tries to get to full guard but Widforss has control of the leg.
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marcus defends it well.
Marcus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is trying to control. Marcus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marcus wants to improve his position but Widforss is controlling well.
Marcus is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
Marcus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marcus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Widforss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marcus!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Widforss looking for a guillotine from mount but Marcus is having none of it.
Marcus tries to reverse the position but Widforss maintains control.
Widforss looking to secure an arm triangle but Marcus defends it well.
Marcus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Widforss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marcus is looking to escape.
Widforss throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marcus gets back to half guard.
Widforss throws a strike but Marcus avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marcus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcus trying to control the position.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marcus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Widforss's guard! Nice work there by Marcus!
Marcus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyres Widforss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marcus slips under a jab.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense.
Marcus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Widforss lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Widforss misses the body punch
and Marcus counters with a crisp one two that drops Widforss! Marcus thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Widforss to his feet! Widforss is in big trouble!
Widforss is rocked!
Widforss lands a right hook to the body.
Widforss blocks a head kick by Marcus.
A head kick misses from Marcus.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Marcus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Widforss, as that shot connected.
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!
Marcus avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus counters with a head kick. That will keep Widforss thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcus throws a head kick but Widforss moves out of range.
Marcus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Widforss finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcus's head.
Marcus cracks a nice hook into Widforss's ribs.
Widforss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Widforss.
Widforss avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marcus defends it well.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Widforss.
Marcus misses with a head kick.
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss misses with a lunging right hand
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widforss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Philip Marcus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Widforss feints the counter takedown.
Widforss misses with a shot to the body
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcus scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Widforss is trying to break the clinch but Marcus is controlling him.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Marcus.
Widforss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Widforss tries to circle away but Marcus has him pinned against the cage.
Widforss struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Marcus.
Marcus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Widforss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Marcus.
Marcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Widforss up against the cage.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
A short right from Marcus on the inside.
Marcus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcus just leaning against Widforss, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Marcus.
Marcus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a shot to the body.
Marcus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Marcus lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marcus.
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus stalls.
A right hand to the body from Marcus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Widforss.
Marcus lands a hook that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss jumps guard but Marcus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a nice shot to the body.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marcus stalling.
Marcus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Marcus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Marcus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Widforss's efforts to push away.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marcus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1500 p4p, 685 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 206 p4p, 97 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Soares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown prevents a body shot from Soares.
Soares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Soares manages to get underhooks.
Soares tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Soares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soares has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
John Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Soares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown prevents a body shot from Soares.
Brown prevents a body shot from Soares.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Soares is working Brown over against the cage.
Soares digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soares goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brown prevents it.
Soares lands a shot to the body.
Soares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Soares down to the mat. Soares avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Soares shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown blocks a body shot from Soares.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Brown tries to score a body lock takedown but Soares shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares working aggressively here.
Soares scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Soares wants the takedown. Brown is fighting it off but Soares persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brown's guard against the cage.
Soares is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Soares defends easily.
Soares landing with the ground and pound.
Soares postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
Soares landing with the ground and pound.
Soares keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Soares wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Soares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Soares lands some shots froms side control.
 It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Soares scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
Brown is rocked!
Soares lands a strong strike to the head of Brown. That's dazed him! Soares looking to finish here. Brown is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Soares lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares!
Gilbervan Soares very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 571 p4p, 635 weight class) and Tommy Harinck (ranked 42 p4p, 47 weight class). Tommy Harinck struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. On his way into the cage it seems that Davdio Branko has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Davdio Branko seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Harinck!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko blocks a jab.
Harinck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Branko defends it nicely.
Harinck misses with a wild body shot.
Branko feinted with a counter takedown.
Harinck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branko was well out of range. Poor timing from Harinck.
Tommy Harinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harinck throws an overhand right that lands on Branko's shoulder, as Branko tries to avoid the shot.
Harinck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harinck won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Harinck is trying to improve his position.
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Branko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harinck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harinck can't do much from the bottom here.
Harinck holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck is looking for a sweep.
Branko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harinck tries to improve position but can't.
Branko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harinck, who protects the arm well.
Harinck is trying to improve his position.
Harinck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Branko's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Branko! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Harinck has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Davdio Branko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huber Schlesien (ranked 395 p4p, 384 weight class) and Alexander Rozhkov (ranked 61 p4p, 60 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huber Schlesien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Rozhkov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlesien gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rozhkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schlesien keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schlesien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rozhkov connects with a nice short shot to Schlesien's temple.
Rozhkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schlesien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schlesien is trying to maintain the position but Rozhkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Schlesien is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlesien is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rozhkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rozhkov is nestled in close to Schlesien, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rozhkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schlesien's head.
Schlesien gets full guard.
Rozhkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schlesien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rozhkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schlesien's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlesien avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Schlesien controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rozhkov lands a couple of digs.
Rozhkov wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving.
Schlesien looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlesien, not yet.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Rozhkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rozhkov is in close to Schlesien's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schlesien managing to control the position.
Rozhkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlesien looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlesien, not yet.
Rozhkov throwing strikes but missing.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov works over Schlesien with some ground and pound from guard.
Rozhkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Rozhkov is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schlesien is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Rozhkov won't allow Schlesien to sweep him here.
Rozhkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rozhkov lands a couple of elbows.
Rozhkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Schlesien is working from the bottom.
Schlesien utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov dominated that round.
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.
Schlesien misses with a body kick.
Schlesien dodges the punch combination from Rozhkov.
Schlesien looks to clinch
and Rozhkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Schlesien closes the distance but Rozhkov moves to the side
enabling Rozhkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Schlesien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rozhkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rozhkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rozhkov moves out of range as Schlesien strikes.
A slow jab from Schlesien misses its intended target.
Rozhkov throws out a counter right but Schlesien avoids it with no problem.
Schlesien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rozhkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien instigates a clinch.
Schlesien is pressed up against the cage. Rozhkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schlesien down to the mat. Schlesien avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlesien.
Rozhkov avoids the head kick by Schlesien.
Rozhkov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozhkov tries to keep at a distance but Schlesien has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schlesien misses with a punch to the body.
Rozhkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Schlesien gets an underhook and turns Rozhkov into the cage.
Schlesien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rozhkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rozhkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schlesien was covering up waiting for the punch and Rozhkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rozhkov is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schlesien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schlesien is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rozhkov looking for submissions off his back.
Rozhkov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schlesien performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlesien is working for an americana but Rozhkov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Schlesien was thinking about the submission.
Schlesien trying to control but Rozhkov is working from the bottom.
Schlesien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rozhkov is keeping the position for now.
Rozhkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov lands a couple of digs.
Rozhkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schlesien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rozhkov landing with the ground and pound.
Schlesien wants to sweep but no luck.
Schlesien controls Rozhkov momentarily but Rozhkov frees himself.
Rozhkov landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlesien controlling the position.
Schlesien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schlesien wants to improve his position but instead Rozhkov has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozhkov drops an elbow to the side of Schlesien's head.
Rozhkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rozhkov lands a nice short elbow.
Rozhkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rozhkov is thwarting Schlesien's attempts to control the position.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schlesien is trying to control but can't.
Rozhkov is keen to just control but Schlesien is a slippery customer.
Rozhkov slips a nice elbow through Schlesien's hands, connecting with Schlesien's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rozhkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Schlesien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Rozhkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rozhkov thuds a left hand into Schlesien's body.
Rozhkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schlesien is looking to clinch.
Rozhkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rozhkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rozhkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rozhkov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schlesien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov lands with a straight right. Schlesien didn't see that one coming.
Alexander Rozhkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schlesien moves in looking to clinch but Rozhkov pushes him off.
Schlesien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schlesien wants to clinch.
Rozhkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schlesien with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlesien slips a jab from Rozhkov.
Rozhkov misses with a two punch combination.
Schlesien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rozhkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rozhkov throws out a loose jab but Schlesien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schlesien tries to clinch up but Rozhkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Schlesien wants to clinch
and Rozhkov counters with a straight right hand.
Schlesien tries to clinch but Rozhkov is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rozhkov! But no joy.
Rozhkov takes a swing at Schlesien's ribcage but misses.
Huber Schlesien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rozhkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schlesien's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov postures up and lands a big shot to Schlesien's brow.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlesien is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rozhkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schlesien is rocked!
Rozhkov landing with the ground and pound.
Oh Schlesien is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rozhkov gets to his feet and stands over Schlesien, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Schlesien felt that one! Rozhkov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Schlesien from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Maluga (ranked 13 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 3 p4p, 249 weight class). Maluga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is JUNGLE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 57 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viking swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viking swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking misses with an uppercut. Maluga saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viking throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maluga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Maluga misses the target.
Viking throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Viking pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maluga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Viking fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viking rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maluga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Techno Viking has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Viking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maluga 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 Viking has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Viking and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Viking throws a sloppy body shot
and Maluga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maluga.
Maluga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viking.
Maluga is looking for a counter combo.
Maluga blocks a jab.
Viking misses with a hook
and Maluga counters with a crisp right hand that drops Viking! Maluga lets Viking back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Viking is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maluga stuns Viking with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viking looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga misses with a leg kick.
Viking looks to land a left hand but Maluga moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maluga.
Viking misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Maluga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viking throws a body punch but Maluga moves out of range.
Maluga fires out a quick counter leg kick but Viking just manages to avoid it.
Viking misses with a body punch
and Maluga counters with a huge right that knocks Viking out cold! Maluga is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
During a confident post fight interview, Kilo Maluga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 265 p4p, 281 weight class) and Kaarlo Susi (ranked 42 p4p, 44 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Susi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Susi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Susi misses with a hook
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Susi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
It seemed like Susi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Susi throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Susi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krylov moves away.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Susi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krylov.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Susi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krylov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Susi slips a jab from Krylov.
A big right from Krylov misses.
Susi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Susi's head back.
Krylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Susi counters with a right hand to the body.
Susi misses with a hook. Krylov ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Susi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krylov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Susi's sensitive parts.
Susi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Susi throws a looping overhand right but Krylov ducks down to avoid it.
Susi walks into a stiff left hand from Krylov.
Susi ducks right into an uppercut from Krylov.
Susi throws a body kick that misses.
Susi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov throws a right hand that misses
and Susi counters with a nice body shot.
Susi slips a straight right by Krylov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krylov.
Krylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov cracks Susi with a good jab.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Susi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov misses the jab.
Susi throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov swings widly with a right hand
letting Susi counter with a right hand.
Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Susi swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Susi moved out of range nicely.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Susi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Krylov throws a sloppy head kick and Susi moves out of range easily.
Susi has managed to clinch.
Susi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov tries to move into range but Susi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boris Krylov's cut is getting worse.
Susi misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Krylov misses.
Jab, jab by Susi - just one landing.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Susi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Krylov misses
and Susi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Susi slips a jab from Krylov.
Susi misses with a looping left.
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Susi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boris Krylov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krylov connects with a nice looking jab.
Krylov throws a nice looking combination but Susi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Susi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Susi misses with a lunging right hand
and Krylov counters with a straight right hand.
Susi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Krylov misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Susi misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krylov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov scores with the left hand. Susi knows he should have avoided that one.
Krylov moves out of range as Susi strikes.
Krylov takes a swing at Susi's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi lands with an overhand left.
Krylov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Susi. Susi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Susi throws out a counter right but Krylov avoids it with no problem.
Susi digs a good body shot into Krylov's ribs.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Susi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Susi.
Susi lands a big uppercut and Krylov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krylov looks OK. Susi waves Krylov back to his feet!
A slow jab from Susi misses its intended target.
Krylov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Susi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krylov sprawling to the canvas! Krylov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Susi finish him?!
Krylov is rocked!
Jeez, Boris Krylov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boris Krylov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 19 p4p, 87 weight class) and Joe Dinapoli (ranked 5 p4p, 15 weight class). Randleman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli defending well as Randleman loads up on a big left hand.
Dinapoli lands with an uppercut that bounces Randleman off the cage and back into range.
Dinapoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Randleman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dinapoli cracks Randleman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dinapoli lands a slapping body shot.
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
Randleman tries to keep at a distance but Dinapoli has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman manages to break the clinch.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Dinapoli.
A left lands for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli checks a low kick from Randleman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dinapoli! But no joy.
Dinapoli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws a head kick but Randleman moves out of range.
Randleman throws a low kick, looking for Dinapoli's leg but Dinapoli calmly moves out of range.
Dinapoli lands a jab to Randleman's midsection.
Randleman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
Randleman lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinapoli connects with a nice looking jab.
Dinapoli dips to his left and cracks Randleman with an uppercut!
Dinapoli throws a leg kick that misses.
Randleman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dinapoli just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Randleman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Randleman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinapoli wants to clinch up but Randleman keeps it at a distance.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
Dinapoli moves away from the strike by Randleman.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli misses the shot to the body.
Dinapoli tries to land a leg kick but Randleman saw it coming and moves away.
Dinapoli misses with a body kick.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randleman is able to avoid easily.
Dinapoli misses with the body kick
and Randleman counters with a nice right hand that sends Dinapoli toppling to the canvas! Dinapoli scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Randleman finish him?!
Dinapoli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli leaves his chin hanging out and Randleman seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dinapoli crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
A less than humble Randy Randleman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Joe Dinapoli was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 7 p4p, 16 weight class) and Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kilgore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Kilgore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a head kick that misses.
Kilgore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Kilgore.
Kilgore misses the jab.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Graves misses its target.
Kilgore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kilgore avoids it really well and circles away.
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Graves.
You can see the frustration on Kilgore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graves wants to control but Kilgore is keeping him busy.
Graves throwing strikes but Kilgore manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kilgore's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kilgore controlling the pace.
Kilgore prevents Graves from improving his position.
Kilgore is looking to stall here but Graves recovers full guard.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilgore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Graves's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves postures up in Kilgore's guard and throws a big left but Kilgore blocks it.
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 Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Kilgore is quick to defend against it.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilgore is just out of range.
It seemed like Kilgore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilgore clinches up against the cage.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves jumps guard and drags Kilgore to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kilgore throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Graves's body to avoid the submission. Graves has instead reached around Kilgore's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Graves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ernest Graves 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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