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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Shrute (ranked 24860 p4p, 5718 weight class) and Branworth Gorvunculus Iii (ranked 583 p4p, 568 weight class). Shrute comes to the cage accompanied by Battlestart Galactica theme. Dwight Shrute has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branworth Gorvunculus Iii!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shrute's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gorvunculus Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shrute scrambles back to his feet.
Gorvunculus Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shrute looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A nice inside leg kick there by Gorvunculus Iii. That's going to slow Shrute down.
Gorvunculus Iii cracks Shrute on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Shrute falls backwards against the cage. Gorvunculus Iii follows up with more strikes that drop Shrute to his knees. Gorvunculus Iii keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Shrute! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Branworth Gorvunculus Iii!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Branworth Gorvunculus Iii made sure he mentioned Nevermore Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack SpeedGod (ranked 3380 p4p, 24926 weight class) and Toshi Takahashi (ranked 216 p4p, 326 weight class). Toshi Takahashi 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshi Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack SpeedGod throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a few strikes there.
Jack SpeedGod lands a two punch combo.
Jack SpeedGod slips a straight right by Takahashi.
It looked like Jack SpeedGod was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack SpeedGod circles away quickly and effectively.
Takahashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takahashi has Jack SpeedGod up against the cage in a clinch.
Jack SpeedGod manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Takahashi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack SpeedGod sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Takahashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack SpeedGod misses the target.
Takahashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takahashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack SpeedGod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack SpeedGod lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen Iverson (ranked 4761 p4p, 3168 weight class) and Joelinton Santana (ranked 413 p4p, 324 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joelinton Santana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson scoring well with a low kick there.
Santana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Santana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Iverson is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position.
Iverson trying to control but Santana postures up.
Iverson is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Iverson tries to sprawl but Santana drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Iverson kicks off Santana and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana tries for a takedown but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iverson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Santana tries to get set, Iverson tries to push him back and clinch up but Santana manages to avoid the attempt.
Santana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iverson swivels and escapes.
Iverson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Allen Iverson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joelinton Santana.
Iverson forces Santana back against the cage and clinches.
Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Santana is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Iverson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iverson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself.
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Iverson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iverson defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Santana blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana has his hands on Iverson's head, controlling the position.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.
Iverson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iverson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iverson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santana's 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.
Santana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Santana wants to stand but Iverson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Santana tries to free his leg and advance position but Iverson is retaining full guard.
Iverson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Iverson has a closed guard, preventing Santana from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Iverson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Iverson looking to score a takedown here. Santana is defending well but Iverson drives through and ends up in Santana's guard.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Santana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santana is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Santana seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana is working for a kimura but Iverson is defending it quite comfortably.
Santana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iverson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana trying to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Iverson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iverson is concentrating on defense, preventing Santana from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iverson sees it coming and defends easily.
Iverson is looking to escape.
Joelinton Santana has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Iverson wants to control but Santana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santana is trying to work for a kimura but Iverson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana trying to pass the guard but Iverson defending well.
Santana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Santana sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iverson wants to control the action here but instead Santana manages to pass to full mount!
Iverson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santana looking to secure an arm triangle but Iverson defends it well.
Santana content just to control the position here.
Iverson wants to control but Santana is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joelinton Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Iverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iverson gets caught flat footed, as Santana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santana stands and throws Iverson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Iverson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana tries for a kimura but Iverson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana swings around for an armbar but Iverson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santana's guard.
Santana managing to control the position.
Santana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Iverson stacks Santana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Iverson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santana is looking for a kimura but Iverson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santana to get the leverage.
Santana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana passes to full mount!
Santana working for a submission but Iverson is keeping him at bay.
Iverson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santana working for a guillotine from mount but Iverson is in no mood to give up.
Santana jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Iverson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Iverson and Santana has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson struggling a bit here.
Santana tries to advance to mount but Iverson denies him.
Santana wants to stand but Iverson has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana is trying to get an arm triangle but Iverson is defending well.
Santana trying to control the position but Iverson is working away.
Santana goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Iverson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santana's guard! Nice work there by Iverson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santana keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joelinton Santana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santana has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joelinton Santana!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between French Bull (ranked 2749 p4p, 5808 weight class) and Jerk McQuirk (ranked 151 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, French Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerk McQuirk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull scores with the left hand. McQuirk knows he should have avoided that one.
Bull just misses with a punch to the body.
Bull looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McQuirk walks into a jab.
Bull thuds a left hand into McQuirk's body.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuirk manages to avoid it.
McQuirk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McQuirk wants to clinch.
Bull appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bull lands a body shot.
McQuirk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Jerk McQuirk has been cut.
Bull lands a nice hook to McQuirk's body. McQuirk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McQuirk looks winded!
Bull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McQuirk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull connects with the punch.
Bull is looking to wear down McQuirk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bull drops McQuirk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McQuirk looks back up at him and smiles so Bull waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bull cracks McQuirk with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bull has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McQuirk to stand back up!
McQuirk is rocked!
Bull ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McQuirk out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). French Bull!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 3254 p4p, 3929 weight class) and Kurou Nishiyama (ranked 333 p4p, 379 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurou Nishiyama!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishiyama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoodwell has closed the distance and engaged Nishiyama in a clinch.
Nishiyama landing knees to the head.
Hoodwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nishiyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoodwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoodwell has managed to clinch.
Nishiyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nishiyama shoots in and bounces Hoodwell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nishiyama is standing up over Hoodwell. Hoodwell looks to escape but Nishiyama dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoodwell tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nishiyama presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nishiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishiyama unloading with bombs!
Hoodwell can't escape the position.
Hoodwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoodwell tries to get out of the position.
Nishiyama controlling from mount.
Hoodwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hoodwell wants to hold on but Nishiyama pushes him away.
Nishiyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama is landing with some decent strikes but Hoodwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hoodwell is bucking up trying to escape but Nishiyama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nishiyama controlling from mount.
Hoodwell is looking to get to half guard.
Nishiyama raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hoodwell regains half guard.
Hoodwell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nishiyama scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nishiyama working the head and body with strikes.
Hoodwell trying to control from the bottom.
Nishiyama stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nishiyama working Hoodwell over with strikes.
Nishiyama is controlling the pace.
It looks like Nishiyama might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurou Nishiyama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nishiyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoodwell to the ground. Nishiyama is now in Hoodwell's guard.
Nishiyama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hoodwell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nishiyama manages to get himself to full guard.
Nishiyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hoodwell being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell working for a triangle but Nishiyama defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nishiyama content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Nishiyama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nishiyama stands up from Hoodwell's guard - Nishiyama perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hoodwell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoodwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoodwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiyama moves away.
Hoodwell throws a right hand that Nishiyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Nishiyama also avoids with ease.
As Hoodwell backs off Nishiyama throws a huge counter combo but Hoodwell manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishiyama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hoodwell sprawls well initially but Nishiyama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hoodwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nishiyama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hoodwell's guard.
Nishiyama is fighting to break Hoodwell's control of his arms but Hoodwell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hoodwell is working an open guard so Nishiyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nishiyama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nishiyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hoodwell if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nishiyama.
Hoodwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nishiyama checks it well.
Hoodwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nishiyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell misses with a two punch combination.
Hoodwell throws a head kick but Nishiyama moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nishiyama. That's going to slow Hoodwell down.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoodwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nishiyama keeps control of Hoodwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nishiyama lands an elbow inside.
Nishiyama digs a right hand into Hoodwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoodwell's gas tank.
Nishiyama lands a nice knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nishiyama.
A short left from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nishiyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nishiyama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoodwell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nishiyama rushes Hoodwell and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurou Nishiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hoodwell throws out a leg kick but Nishiyama moves out of range and Hoodwell only half commits.
Nishiyama lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoodwell's sensitive parts.
Whack! Nishiyama lands a heavy head kick that drops Hoodwell. The ref tackles Nishiyama to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hoodwell was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kurou Nishiyama!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rechers (ranked 3502 p4p, 3054 weight class) and Osama Bin-Semen (ranked 233 p4p, 211 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Rechers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Bin-Semen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin-Semen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rechers's guard.
Rechers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bin-Semen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rechers's head.
Bin-Semen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bin-Semen is in close to Rechers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bin-Semen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rechers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bin-Semen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bin-Semen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bin-Semen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen stands and throws Rechers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound.
Rechers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rechers taking a bit of punishment here - Bin-Semen scoring with strikes.
 Rechers is rocked!
Rechers looks to move to half guard but instead Bin-Semen has passed into mount! Damn!
Oh Rechers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bin-Semen lands a big elbow - Rechers is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rechers is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Osama Bin-Semen!
After winning the bout, Osama Bin-Semen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 2370 p4p, 2114 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 268 p4p, 244 weight class). Pierre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, O Canada. Sitsongrit has chosen ศึŕ¸ŕ¸©ŕ¸˛ŕ¸™ŕ¸˛ŕ¸Łŕ¸µ - LABANOON as his entrance music. George Pierre had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Pierre lands with a shot to the body.
Pierre 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.
Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Sitsongrit blocks nicely.
Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pierre working some strikes from top position.
Pierre throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
I've been told that Sitsongrit has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Sitsongrit looking to sit in guard and control but Pierre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pierre 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.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
Sitsongrit has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre is working Sitsongrit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Pierre stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sitsongrit throws up his legs and catches Pierre in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Pierre tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sitsongrit! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Showtime Sitsongrit!
Showtime Sitsongrit tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Marsh (ranked 1405 p4p, 1588 weight class) and Hanji Momtun (ranked 95 p4p, 105 weight class). Marsh comes to the cage accompanied by Niji no Conquistador - Ryokaidesu. Daniel Marsh has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanji Momtun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momtun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Marsh wants to improve his position but Momtun is controlling well.
Momtun winds up and cracks Marsh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Momtun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marsh trying to hold on to Momtun's head to control him but Momtun postures up.
Marsh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marsh gets back to full guard.
Momtun tries to free his leg and advance position but Marsh is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momtun throws a big right hand that misses.
Momtun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Momtun advances to half guard.
Marsh is looking to control Momtun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marsh avoid being mounted?
Momtun slips a nice elbow through Marsh's hands, connecting with Marsh's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh wants to get back to full guard.
Marsh is trying to maintain the position but Momtun is very close to passing his half guard.
Momtun is nestled in close to Marsh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Momtun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Momtun stalling away here and it's allowed Marsh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Momtun lands a couple of digs.
Momtun is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsh has wrist control.
Marsh wants to sweep here but Momtun controlling him for the moment.
Momtun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Momtun trying to control but Marsh is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momtun stopping the sweep attempt from Marsh.
Momtun working some strikes from top position.
Momtun postures up in Marsh's guard and throws a big left but Marsh blocks it.
Marsh controls Momtun momentarily but Momtun frees himself.
Momtun stopping the sweep attempt from Marsh.
Momtun trying to control the position from guard on top but Marsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marsh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Momtun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marsh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Momtun's guard.
Momtun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsh is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Momtun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momtun looking for a sweep. Not yet Momtun, not yet.
Marsh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marsh stops Momtun from standing up.
Marsh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marsh wants to control but Momtun is keeping him busy.
Momtun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh working away.
Marsh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Momtun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Momtun is refusing to be controlled, as Marsh sits in half guard.
Momtun trying to control from the bottom.
Momtun is looking to improve his position.
Momtun wants to control but Marsh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh trying to mount his opponent but Momtun defends it.
Marsh trying to control from half guard but Momtun is working away.
Momtun trying to hold on to Marsh's head to control him but Marsh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hanji Momtun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marsh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marsh cracks Momtun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Momtun.
Marsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Momtun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marsh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marsh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsh. That snapped Momtun's head back.
Marsh stuffs the takedown.
Marsh digs a good body shot into Momtun's ribs.
We've been told by Marsh's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Momtun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marsh lands with a hook. Momtun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Momtun doesn't seem bothered though.
Momtun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Marsh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanji Momtun.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Momtun.
Marsh punishes Momtun's body with a nice straight punch.
Marsh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Momtun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marsh as he avoids it easily.
Marsh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Momtun can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momtun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marsh thuds his right hand into Momtun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marsh with a jab.
Daniel Marsh is winning the standup battle so far.
Momtun shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsh sprawls well. He's pushed Momtun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marsh connects with a body shot that sends Momtun's belly button to the back.
Momtun misses with a looping right.
Marsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Momtun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marsh's waist but Marsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Momtun off to one side.
Marsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Momtun.
Momtun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsh connects with the punch.
Marsh lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Momtun goes for a double leg but Marsh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marsh continues to drive forward.
Marsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marsh throws a good cross that connects.
Momtun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marsh is fending him off so far but Momtun persists. Nope, Marsh circles away and we're back to standing.
Momtun is breathing heavily.
Momtun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marsh scores with a body shot.
Momtun takes a swing at Marsh's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momtun needs to keep his hands up - Marsh had a free shot at his head there.
Momtun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsh.
Momtun goes for a double leg but Marsh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marsh continues to drive forward.
Marsh with the inside leg kick.
Momtun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marsh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Momtun's hands.
Marsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Momtun misses with a takedown attempt - Marsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marsh is looking to counter punch.
Marsh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Momtun shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marsh sprawls well. Marsh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Momtun gets slowly back to his feet.
Momtun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marsh lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momtun shoots in for a double leg but Marsh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Momtun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marsh throws a good cross that connects.
Marsh scores with a jab.
Momtun with a poor takedown
and Marsh counters with a nice body shot.
Momtun shoots in for a double leg but Marsh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marsh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marsh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Momtun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A low kick lands for Marsh.
Marsh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Momtun's head backwards.
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!
Marsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Momtun.
Marsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Momtun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marsh lunges at Momtun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Momtun's hand.
Marsh is looking to slow Momtun down with leg kicks.
Marsh lands a jab to Momtun's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Momtun shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marsh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Momtun postures up.
Marsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsh, not yet.
Marsh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Momtun defends it easily.
Momtun content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Momtun throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Momtun working some strikes from top position.
Momtun is in close to Marsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Momtun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Momtun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Marsh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Momtun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Momtun shoots in looking for a takedown. Marsh tries to sprawl out of it but Momtun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marsh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Momtun tries for a takedown but Marsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Momtun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marsh finds it's way round the side to connect with Momtun's head.
Marsh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marsh.
Momtun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Momtun walks into a straight right hand from Marsh.
Momtun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Momtun's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Momtun's back!
Marsh tightening his grip on Momtun, looking for the choke.
Momtun rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momtun wants to improve his position but Marsh is controlling well.
Marsh is looking for a kimura but Momtun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marsh to get the leverage.
Momtun gets full guard.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Momtun keeps moving.
Momtun has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marsh has passed into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Momtun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marsh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Momtun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Momtun gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momtun working to try and regain half guard.
Marsh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Momtun swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Momtun tries to hold on but Marsh postures up.
Momtun is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marsh controlling his opponent.
Marsh wants to take Momtun's back here but Momtun is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Momtun is squirming around, avoiding Marsh's attempts to control the action.
Hanji Momtun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momtun is trying desperately to improve position.
Marsh moves to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries to get the hooks in deep but Momtun pushed the leg off.
Marsh is really struggling to control Momtun but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Momtun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Momtun trying to control the action but Marsh just sinks the hooks in.
Marsh is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Momtun right now.
Momtun looking very determined here, making life difficult for Marsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momtun manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marsh's guard. Nice work there by Momtun.
Marsh is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Momtun is pressing down on Marsh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marsh drops back looking for a leg! Momtun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Momtun manages to kick Marsh off! Marsh jumps back into Momtun's guard.
Momtun keeping moving, preventing Marsh from controlling successfully.
Marsh pushes down on Momtun's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Momtun wants to control but Marsh is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marsh 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Marsh!
Daniel Marsh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuo Shima (ranked 1444 p4p, 1818 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 179 p4p, 208 weight class). Shima's entrance music is The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shima avoids it really well and circles away.
Shima takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tarlah throws a right hand that misses
and Shima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tarlah is defended easily by Shima.
As Tarlah looks to move away, Shima throws a big counter combo but Tarlah just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Shima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Tarlah's shoulder, as Tarlah tries to avoid the shot.
Shima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Shima.
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Shima misses with a double jab
and Tarlah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tarlah with the ground and pound but Shima uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tarlah is looking to work some ground and pound but Shima has wrist control.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Shima blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah 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.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shima is looking to stand up but Tarlah isn't so interested in that idea.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Shima has his hands on Tarlah's head, controlling the position.
Shima keeping full guard, as Tarlah tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima pushes Tarlah off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shima stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarlah. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
Tarlah has a takedown stuffed.
Shima tries to bum rush Tarlah with a series of wild strikes but Tarlah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima cracks a nice hook into Tarlah's ribs.
Tarlah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tarlah wants to clinch.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shima scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Shima counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shima throws a hook but Tarlah blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Tarlah coming out on top.
Tarlah shoots and misses
and Shima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shima looks to land a left hand but Tarlah moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
Tetsuo Shima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tarlah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima jabs Tarlah right on the nose. Tarlah blinks but takes it well.
Shima lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tetsuo Shima is winning the standup battle so far.
Shima takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Shima throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah misses with an uppercut.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tarlah manages to avoid it.
Tarlah lands with a hook. Shima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tarlah avoids the body shot from Shima.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Shima.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah throws a big shot that misses.
Shima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Shima avoids it with no problem.
Tarlah with a poor takedown
and Shima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Shima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima with a jab.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Tarlah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shima throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarlah turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tarlah manages to end up in side control.
Tarlah working away.
Tarlah looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shima is avoiding damage well.
Shima holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Shima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Tarlah.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Shima's head but Shima avoids it well.
Tarlah wants to control but Shima is keeping him busy.
Shima dodges the ground and pound from Tarlah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tarlah lands an elbow.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shima keeps working.
Tarlah is putting a hurting on Shima here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tarlah scores with a couple of short elbows.
Shima wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Shima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shima is trying to stand up here but Tarlah is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tarlah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarlah shoots in but no luck this time.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Tarlah misses with a takedown attempt
and Shima counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tarlah under the eye.
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Shima misses with a hook.
Tarlah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shima scores with a jab to the body.
Shima lands with a nice body punch.
Shima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shima blocks a jab.
Shima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shima lands a jab to Tarlah's midsection.
Shima has Tarlah up against the cage in a clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shima fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Balink Tarlah.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
Tarlah moves out of range of the strikes.
Tarlah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shima moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima clobbers Tarlah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shima.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Shima avoids the punch easily.
Shima works over Tarlah's head and body with a nice combination.
Tarlah shoots in for a takedown but Shima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shima.
Shima is looking to counter punch.
Tarlah shoots in looking for a takedown but Shima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tarlah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shima throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shima stuffs the takedown attempt from Tarlah. Tarlah gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima jabs at Tarlah's body.
Tarlah lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shima scores with a body shot.
Tarlah darts in trying to clinch
and Shima counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlah backing up. Tarlah nods at Shima to acknowledge the strikes.
Tarlah is rocked!
It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
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!
Shima stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Shima tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tarlah cracks Shima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuo Shima clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Shima does no damage.
Shima fails to land with a series of punches.
Tarlah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shima lands the left hand.
Tarlah dives in for a single leg takedown but Shima sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Shima. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Shima.
Tarlah is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
Shima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shima wobbles Tarlah with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Shima dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tarlah to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tetsuo Shima!
Tetsuo Shima is the new welterweight champion!
As Tetsuo Shima got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for the chance to become champion, it feels great ,looking forward to my first defense.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nogueira (ranked 1477 p4p, 1470 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 210 p4p, 208 weight class). Nogueira comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodthirsty. Zaire has chosen Hypnotize U by N*E*R*D as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Abdullah Zaire has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Nogueira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nogueira works his way into side control.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Zaire is working away.
Nogueira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zaire is trying to escape and Nogueira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zaire is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nogueira! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Diego Nogueira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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