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BANZAI COMBAT 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacLeod (ranked 4059 p4p, 5440 weight class) and Panished Snake (ranked 357 p4p, 415 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angus MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panished Snake!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Snake jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacLeod with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacLeod jumps guard but Snake stands there with MacLeod around his waist. MacLeod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod.
Snake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacLeod keeps control of Snake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod looking for a takedown.
MacLeod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake wants a takedown.
MacLeod is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacLeod checks a leg kick.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Snake is just out of range.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLeod has his takedown stuffed
and Snake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snake.
MacLeod manages to break the clinch.
Snake blocks a head kick by MacLeod.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake has managed to clinch.
Snake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snake effectively controlling the action here.
Snake avoiding damage.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
Snake tries to pull guard but MacLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet.
MacLeod is trying to force a seperation but Snake has the dominant position.
Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacLeod up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod'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.
Snake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
Snake pushes down on MacLeod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod is trying to stand back up but Snake is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Snake has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Snake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Snake 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.
MacLeod bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacLeod clinches with his opponent.
MacLeod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacLeod tries a knee to the head but Snake blocks it.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake tries to pull guard but MacLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet.
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake misses with a double jab.
Snake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacLeod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Angus MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake leaves MacLeod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake lands with an uppercut that bounces MacLeod off the cage and back into range.
MacLeod tries for a takedown but Snake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacLeod leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacLeod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLeod sets himself, and Snake steps forward looking for the clinch! MacLeod avoids it this time.
Snake shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense.
MacLeod is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panished Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Snake throws a head kick that misses.
Snake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as MacLeod shoots in.
MacLeod has his takedown stuffed
and Snake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Snake, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Snake against the cage but Snake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snake.
 It looks like Angus MacLeod has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLeod tries to counter by clinching up but Snake breaks away and moves out of range.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angus MacLeod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
MacLeod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snake as he avoids it easily.
Snake throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snake sprawls and moves away.
Snake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snake.
A right hand to the body from Snake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snake avoids a kick to the body.
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacLeod defends well and Snake ends up having to push MacLeod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Snake tries to get set, MacLeod tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Snake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake misses with a head kick.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Snake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Snake moves out of range.
Snake throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacLeod.
Snake throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snake.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but MacLeod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Snake has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
MacLeod pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Angus MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panished Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacLeod, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panished Snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panished Snake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nuori Ukkonen (ranked 4427 p4p, 25350 weight class) and Hirota Jiro (ranked 441 p4p, 526 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nuori Ukkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirota Jiro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Ukkonen.
Jiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ukkonen cracks Jiro with a hook to the temple - Jiro is on wobbly legs here! Ukkonen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jiro falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ukkonen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuori Ukkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lopes (ranked 5575 p4p, 4056 weight class) and Ilia Topuria (ranked 324 p4p, 264 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lopes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Por Mi Mexico Remix. Ilia Topuria has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Lopes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilia Topuria!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topuria changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lopes tries to avoid it but Topuria manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lopes to the ground. Lopes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Topuria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopes throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Topuria is defended easily by Lopes.
As Topuria looks to move away, Lopes throws a big counter combo but Topuria just gets out of the way.
Lopes cracks Topuria with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lopes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Topuria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopes is fending him off so far but Topuria persists. Nope, Lopes circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopes is looking to counter punch.
Diego Lopes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Topuria.
Lopes swings for the body but Topuria moves out of range.
Topuria lands an overhand right.
Lopes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Topuria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topuria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lopes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Topuria.
Lopes blocks a head kick by Topuria.
Lopes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Topuria moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topuria utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lopes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Topuria gets control of Lopes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Topuria will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Topuria is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lopes, into his guard.
Topuria wants to pass the guard but Lopes is keeping the position.
Topuria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Topuria is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopes looking for a guillotine here but Topuria defends easily.
Topuria stays in close to Lopes's body and controls the position.
Topuria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopes trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topuria 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.
Topuria must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Topuria is aware though and is defending well.
Lopes has a closed guard, preventing Topuria from standing up.
Lopes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Topuria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Topuria seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topuria throwing strikes but missing.
Lopes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Topuria controls the pace.
Lopes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Topuria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topuria trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Diego Lopes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Topuria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopes as he jumps to the side.
Lopes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lopes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab, jab by Lopes - just one landing.
Lopes wants to clinch up but Topuria keeps it at a distance.
Diego Lopes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Topuria shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopes defends it nicely.
Lopes tries to counter by clinching up but Topuria breaks away and moves out of range.
Diego Lopes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Topuria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes misses with a two punch combination.
Topuria slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Topuria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Topuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Topuria keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Topuria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopes leaves Topuria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diego Lopes is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Lopes backs off Topuria throws a huge counter combo but Lopes manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Lopes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Lopes lands.
Topuria clinches with his opponent.
Topuria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Topuria swinging wildly here.
Lopes moves into the clinch.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Topuria holds him up against the cage and eventually Lopes drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topuria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Topuria.
Lopes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Topuria can do to turn this around?
Topuria is breathing heavily.
Topuria gets control of Lopes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Topuria will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Lopes postures up in Topuria's guard and throws a big left but Topuria blocks it.
Lopes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Topuria working a defensive guard here.
Lopes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diego Lopes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Topuria is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes preventing the sweep.
Lopes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lopes trying to control the position from guard on top but Topuria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopes drops back looking for a leg! Topuria is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Topuria manages to kick Lopes off! Lopes jumps back into Topuria's guard.
Lopes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lopes is working Topuria over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lopes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topuria controls Lopes momentarily but Lopes frees himself.
Lopes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lopes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Topuria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lopes has Topuria in his guard.
Topuria content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lopes has locked up a guillotine! Lopes's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Topuria is holding on here and Lopes must be using up a lot of energy. Topuria has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lopes gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diego Lopes!
Diego Lopes 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Almeida (ranked 3853 p4p, 5840 weight class) and Ran Dover (ranked 405 p4p, 519 weight class). Theo Almeida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ran Dover's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Theo Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ran Dover!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almeida 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.
Almeida just misses with a punch to the body.
Dover lands with a good body shot.
Dover lands with a right hand.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almeida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dover is trying to control but Almeida manages to pass to mount!
Almeida scoring with strikes but Dover is staying in there.
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!
Dover wants to control but Almeida is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover is working to get back to half guard.
Almeida misses with a head shot.
Dover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Almeida cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Almeida wants to control the pace but Dover is squirming around nicely.
Dover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover tries to reverse the position but Almeida maintains control.
Almeida landing shots from mount.
 Dover is rocked!
Almeida lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Dover! Almeida sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Dover and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Theo Almeida!
During a confident post fight interview, Theo Almeida 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Boesku (ranked 4549 p4p, 4759 weight class) and Ashton Ribeiro (ranked 449 p4p, 458 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeniy Boesku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashton Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boesku throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ribeiro was covering up waiting for the punch and Boesku finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ribeiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
Boesku wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
Ribeiro wants to hit a sweep here but Boesku passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ribeiro there!
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Boesku gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku lands a big elbow.
Boesku scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ribeiro?
Ribeiro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro trying to control here.
Boesku controlling the pace.
Ribeiro wants to control but Boesku is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ribeiro is just riding it out for now. Boesku eventually gives up the hold.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ribeiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boesku is working away from the top position though.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back.
Boesku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
Boesku wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boesku is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've been hearing that Boesku has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boesku trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boesku blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boesku or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro, which made it look bad.
Donk. Ribeiro catches Boesku right on the button with a cross.
Ashton Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro tries to clinch
and Boesku counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ribeiro!
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku advances nicely into full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesku scoring with strikes but Ribeiro is staying in there.
Boesku tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boesku wants to finish this one by submission but Ribeiro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boesku.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boesku takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeniy Boesku dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boesku ducks right into an uppercut from Ribeiro.
Boesku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribeiro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boesku somewhat.
A head kick misses from Ribeiro.
A left lands for Ribeiro.
Boesku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ribeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ribeiro misses with a head kick.
Ribeiro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Boesku circles away.
Boesku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ribeiro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boesku fails with a takedown attempt.
Ribeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Boesku moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeniy Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro cracks Boesku with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Boesku tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ribeiro pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Boesku is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashton Ribeiro!
A very excited looking Ashton Ribeiro 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan McIntyre (ranked 4058 p4p, 3833 weight class) and Enoc Solves Torres (ranked 426 p4p, 412 weight class). Torres has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enoc Solves Torres!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
McIntyre breaks the clinch.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres walks forward, straight into a front kick from McIntyre.
McIntyre shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McIntyre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Torres moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McIntyre blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Torres misses.
Enoc Solves Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres looks winded!
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre shoots for a takedown but Torres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres takes a swing at McIntyre's ribcage but misses.
McIntyre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by McIntyre.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McIntyre.
A little jabbing left from Torres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Torres tries to bum rush McIntyre with a series of wild strikes but McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre takes the fight into the clinch.
McIntyre manages to break the clinch.
Torres throws a low kick but it's checked well by McIntyre.
It looked like McIntyre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torres.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on McIntyre's shoulder, as McIntyre tries to avoid the shot.
McIntyre throws a head kick that Torres semi-blocks.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McIntyre tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
McIntyre lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McIntyre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McIntyre feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Torres.
Torres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McIntyre defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McIntyre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Torres as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches up with Torres, looking for a takedown. McIntyre pushes Torres against the cage but Torres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McIntyre shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping body kick lands there for McIntyre.
McIntyre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the cage.
Torres tries to stall but McIntyre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McIntyre dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Torres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre gets through Torres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McIntyre breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Logan McIntyre has been cut.
McIntyre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torres defends well and McIntyre ends up having to push Torres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Torres looking to slow down the pace here.
McIntyre manages to break the clinch.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like McIntyre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Torres misses with the combination.
McIntyre pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McIntyre breaks the clinch.
McIntyre fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McIntyre pushes Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
McIntyre breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
McIntyre feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enoc Solves Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Logan McIntyre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from McIntyre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Torres throws a hook to the side of McIntyre's head but McIntyre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIntyre lands a jab to the nose.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres misses the jab.
No joy there for McIntyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres tries to clinch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McIntyre wants to clinch up but Torres keeps it at a distance.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre has Torres up against the cage in a clinch.
McIntyre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Torres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torres slaps away a takedown attempt from McIntyre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres clinches up with McIntyre and pushes him back against the cage.
Torres misses with the head strike.
Torres misses with a short punch on the inside.
McIntyre blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McIntyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McIntyre manages to break the clinch.
McIntyre misses with a two punch combination.
Torres throws a wild body kick that McIntyre sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres takes a kick to the side of the head.
McIntyre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McIntyre moves away from the strike by Torres.
McIntyre closes the distance and pushes Torres back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Torres fails to land.
McIntyre is working for takedown but Torres is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre breaks from the clinch.
McIntyre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
McIntyre lands with a kick to the temple. Torres shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Torres is looking to clinch but McIntyre is avoiding it.
Torres throws a low kick but it's checked well by McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a series of punches but Torres avoids them all with ease.
Torres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Torres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McIntyre checks a leg kick.
Enoc Solves Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McIntyre.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of McIntyre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McIntyre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McIntyre scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from McIntyre.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McIntyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McIntyre misses with a few strikes there.
McIntyre has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Torres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Torres lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres misses with a straight right.
McIntyre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McIntyre appears to be looking for a big counter.
McIntyre lands a head kick. Torres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres feints a jab promting McIntyre to slip. Torres then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McIntyre slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Torres motions for McIntyre to come forward. Torres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McIntyre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Torres swivels and escapes.
Jab by Torres.
McIntyre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torres working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enoc Solves Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan McIntyre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McIntyre throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McIntyre.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Torres.
McIntyre throws a big counter combination but Torres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McIntyre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McIntyre fails with a takedown attempt.
Enoc Solves Torres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torres shoots in but McIntyre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McIntyre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torres throws a right hand that McIntyre ducks under and follows up with a left that McIntyre also avoids with ease.
McIntyre rushes Torres and presses him up against the cage.
Torres stalling against the cage.
McIntyre breaks the clinch.
McIntyre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntyre misses the shot to the body.
McIntyre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but McIntyre circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A cross from McIntyre lands.
McIntyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Torres. No joy for McIntyre on that attempt.
Torres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from McIntyre. McIntyre gets slowly back to his feet.
McIntyre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Torres lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres looks to land a body kick but McIntyre moved away.
McIntyre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McIntyre gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres blocks a head kick by McIntyre.
Logan McIntyre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Torres tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Torres manages to avoid the attempt.
McIntyre fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for McIntyre with that takedown attempt.
Torres thuds his right hand into McIntyre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McIntyre fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a jab.
McIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torres.
McIntyre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Torres manages to circle out of the way.
Torres clobbers McIntyre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McIntyre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McIntyre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres tries to kick McIntyre off in order to stand up. McIntyre Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Torres wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Logan McIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres has one of McIntyre's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enoc Solves Torres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Torres winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enoc Solves Torres!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judah Wilcox (ranked 3415 p4p, 4014 weight class) and Eishuu Retsu (ranked 367 p4p, 413 weight class). Eishuu Retsu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judah Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eishuu Retsu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Retsu misses with a straight left.
Retsu throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox throws a big counter combination but Retsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Retsu slips a jab and a cross from Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Retsu defends it nicely.
Retsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Retsu finds it's way through Wilcox's defenses.
Retsu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilcox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Retsu.
Retsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Retsu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilcox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Retsu actively working from the bottom here.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox thows a huge punch but Retsu dodges it nicely.
Retsu missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilcox working Retsu over with strikes.
Wilcox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Retsu strikes from the bottom but Wilcox uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox trying to control the position but Retsu is working away.
Wilcox throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Retsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilcox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Retsu trying to control from the bottom.
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. Wilcox connects with a nice short shot to Retsu's temple.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Retsu wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilcox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retsu is looking to improve his position.
Retsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilcox trying to control but Retsu is working from the bottom.
Retsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilcox stops Retsu from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Retsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Retsu tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Retsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilcox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Retsu throws a push kick but Wilcox slaps the foot to one side.
Wilcox checks a low kick from Retsu.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retsu is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Retsu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Retsu.
Wilcox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Retsu looks winded!
Wilcox looks for a takedown but Retsu sprawls well.
Retsu wants to land a leg kick but Wilcox is out of range.
Retsu throws a push kick but Wilcox slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eishuu Retsu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilcox has closed the distance and engaged Retsu in a clinch.
Wilcox prevents Retsu from breaking the clinch.
Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Retsu.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
Retsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Retsu throws a low kick but Wilcox avoids it.
Wilcox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No joy there for Retsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Retsu tries to work over Wilcox's front leg with a kick but Wilcox checks it.
Retsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Retsu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilcox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Retsu scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in but Retsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Retsu throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
A head kick by Retsu misses
and Wilcox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Retsu is breathing heavily.
Wilcox works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Retsu. No joy for Wilcox on that attempt.
Retsu with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Retsu tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Retsu throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilcox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilcox moves out of range as Retsu throws a body kick.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Retsu's head but Retsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retsu throws a nice head kick!
Retsu throws a body kick that misses.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Retsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilcox goes for a double leg but Retsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Retsu continues to drive forward.
Wilcox wants to take the fight to the mat but Retsu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Retsu.
Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilcox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Retsu.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
Wilcox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wilcox ducks under a wild hook from Retsu.
Wilcox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Retsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Retsu's guard now, I'm sure.
Retsu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilcox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retsu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Retsu looks for the body kick but Wilcox saw that one coming.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Retsu thows a leg kick but Wilcox checks it
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
Retsu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retsu is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Retsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilcox dives in and grabs Retsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Retsu pushes down on Wilcox's head and hops out.
Wilcox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Retsu circles away.
Retsu throws a wild body kick that Wilcox sees coming a mile off.
Retsu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wilcox.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Retsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retsu misses with a body shot
and Retsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Retsu tries to sprawl but Wilcox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilcox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilcox throwing shots but Retsu is blocking nicely.
Retsu wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Retsu wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eishuu Retsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Retsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eishuu Retsu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Retsu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilcox's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Retsu.
Retsu defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. Retsu tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Retsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Wilcox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Retsu throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Retsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Retsu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Retsu stuffs the takedown.
Wilcox looks to land a combination but Retsu avoids it well.
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Retsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Retsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilcox was well out of range. Poor timing from Retsu.
Wilcox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Retsu throws out the jab.
Retsu throws a solid leg kick but Wilcox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Retsu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Retsu.
Retsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilcox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Retsu.
Wilcox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Retsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Retsu.
Retsu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilcox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Wilcox is looking to counter punch.
Wilcox closes the distance and pushes Retsu back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Retsu manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilcox.
Retsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilcox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Retsu keeps control of Wilcox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is working for takedown but Retsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Retsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Retsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilcox.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Retsu. Wilcox shrugs it off though.
Retsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu throws a right hand that misses
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Retsu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilcox or perhaps it was just good defense by Retsu, which made it look bad.
Retsu tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilcox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Retsu.
Retsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Retsu loads up on a big right hand but Wilcox slips the punch.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Retsu.
Judah Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eishuu Retsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Retsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eishuu Retsu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ejiri Kenzo (ranked 2888 p4p, 24860 weight class) and Kevin Hooty (ranked 281 p4p, 449 weight class). Kenzo comes to the cage accompanied by KICK BACK. Ejiri Kenzo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ejiri Kenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Hooty!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kenzo throwing a counter right hand but Hooty manages to avoid it.
Hooty misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Kenzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenzo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Hooty.
A punch combination from Hooty misses.
Kenzo cracks Hooty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hooty slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hooty. Those never looked like landing.
Kenzo dodges the punch combination from Hooty.
Kevin Hooty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooty lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kenzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hooty in his tracks.
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!
Hooty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenzo.
Hooty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooty throws a right hand that Kenzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenzo also avoids with ease.
Hooty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Hooty off the cage and back into range.
Hooty's coach down at Cozad MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hooty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hooty scores with a hook.
Kenzo throws a body punch but Hooty moves out of range.
Kenzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hooty is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Kenzo has cracked Hooty with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Kenzo lands another huge swinging hook and Hooty tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Hooty, before Kenzo can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ejiri Kenzo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Young Hung Wang (ranked 2335 p4p, 4967 weight class) and Micah Watts (ranked 271 p4p, 482 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Hung Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micah Watts!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang moves into range and clinches up with Watts.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Watts pulls guard.
Watts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang stopping the sweep attempt from Watts.
Wang pushes down on Watts's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Watts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Watts is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Wang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watts tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Watts is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang not doing much here.
Watts is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wang jumps into side control!
Watts is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Wang just content to control the position.
Wang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Watts is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang advances nicely into full mount.
Watts slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Watts is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watts sees it coming and defends easily.
Watts wants to control but Wang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Watts makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Watts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Watts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wang postures up.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watts wants to sweep but no luck.
Watts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wang manages to get himself to full guard.
Watts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watts is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wang has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Watts is looking to defend but Wang has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Watts! Wang pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Watts taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Young Hung Wang!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Common Carp (ranked 2850 p4p, 4593 weight class) and Shoyoroll Shanks (ranked 314 p4p, 463 weight class). Common Carp could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shoyoroll Shanks's chin.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Common Carp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shoyoroll Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanks misses with an uppercut.
Carp throws a lazy right hand but Shanks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carp throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shanks.
Carp looks to land a right hand but Shanks moved out of range.
Shanks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Common Carp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shanks ducks under a wild hook from Carp.
Carp lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 It looks like Shoyoroll Shanks has been cut.
Carp misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Carp, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shanks looks to land a combination. Carp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shanks. Carp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shanks moves out of range of the strikes.
Carp lands an overhand right.
Carp tests Shanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shanks is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shanks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carp.
Shanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Carp finish him?
Carp cracks Shanks with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Shanks tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Carp pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Shanks is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Common Carp!
During a confident post fight interview, Common Carp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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