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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Battleby (ranked 723 p4p, 1661 weight class) and Miyata San (ranked 65 p4p, 149 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ulysses Battleby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyata San!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San with a jab.
Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Battleby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San.
Nice defenses there by San.
Battleby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San.
San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battleby.
Battleby misses with a takedown attempt - San sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Battleby tries to score with a low kick but San moves his leg out of the way.
San takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
San chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Battleby can pounce on him.
Battleby connects with a solid leg kick.
Battleby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from San misses the target.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) in the buildup to the fight.
San throws a shot from downtown. Battleby moves away and avoids it.
San looks to throw the jab but Battleby is out of range.
Battleby motions for San to come forward. Battleby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San takes a swing at Battleby's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
San lands a body shot.
Battleby slips under a jab from San.
Jab from Battleby.
Battleby slips under a jab from San.
It looked like Battleby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from San.
Battleby throws a jab when San was well out of range.
Battleby misses with a left hand
and San cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battleby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
San missing with a left hand there. Battleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San throws a shot from downtown. Battleby moves away and avoids it.
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battleby moves away.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San tries to move into range but Battleby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
San misses the shot to the body.
San throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Battleby goes for a double leg but San avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San continues to drive forward.
Battleby lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Battleby.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby lands a left hand that snaps the head of San backwards.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Battleby.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Battleby controls his hands.
A short left from San.
Battleby tries to throw a body punch but San avoids it by throwing Battleby back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by San as Battleby tries to tie him up.
Battleby cracks San with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Battleby lands with a short shot to the head.
Battleby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
San takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Battleby wants to slow San down by chopping away at his legs.
Battleby tries a head kick but it misses.
Battleby takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battleby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and San counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulysses Battleby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battleby checks the leg kick.
Battleby scores with a push kick.
Battleby walks into a stiff left hand from San.
Battleby throws a chopping leg kick but San manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
San gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Battleby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as San sprawls well. San wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Battleby gets slowly back to his feet.
San misses with a left hand
and Battleby counters with a body kick that stops San in his tracks momentarily.
Battleby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San has time to react.
San throws a hook but Battleby avoids it easily.
San scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by San - just one landing.
San throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
Battleby scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Battleby misses with a double jab.
Battleby is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
San tests Battleby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battleby lands a right hook to the body.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot.
Battleby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Battleby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
San moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
San comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Battleby closes this distance looking for a takedown but San circles away.
Battleby throws a head kick but San moves out of range.
San looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Battleby is just out of range.
Battleby lands a jab to the head.
Battleby lands a jab.
San has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from San there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
San's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Battleby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San scrambles back to his feet.
San's corner calls for a 1-2. San obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 Ulysses Battleby will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
San throws a body shot but no joy.
San bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Battleby's head.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Battleby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ulysses Battleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Battleby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Battleby avoids the body shot from San.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Battleby, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Battleby.
A low kick lands for Battleby.
Battleby takes a jab right on the kisser.
San throws a jab but it's blocked by Battleby.
Battleby throws a low kick, looking for San's leg but San calmly moves out of range.
San misses with a hook. Battleby ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Battleby dives in for a single leg takedown but San sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Battleby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battleby breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by San. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of San.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Battleby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battleby misses the shot to the body.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby misses with a wild body shot.
San scores with a shot to the body.
San slips under a jab.
A jab from Battleby does it's job there.
San fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
San connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battleby momentarily.
Battleby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
San lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Battleby connects with a body shot.
Battleby ducks right into an uppercut from San.
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!
San misses with a straight right.
Battleby scores with a body shot.
Battleby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Battleby looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby throws a shot to the body.
Battleby staying out of range there.
Battleby connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
San misses with a wild body shot.
Battleby throws a solid leg kick but San takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Battleby.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby.
Battleby looking to score a takedown here. San is defending well but Battleby drives through and ends up in San's guard.
Battleby passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Battleby passes to full mount! That's big trouble for San!
Battleby content just to control the position here.
Battleby lands with some vicious ground and pound - can San hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San holds on to Battleby as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
San tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Battleby cracks San with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Battleby controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
San working to try and regain half guard.
Battleby trying to control but San is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battleby controlling his opponent.
Battleby wants to control the pace but San is squirming around nicely.
Battleby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Battleby working San over with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Battleby there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Battleby dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Battleby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
San slips a straight right by Battleby.
San swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by San.
San sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Battleby looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
San takes a jab right on the kisser.
Battleby avoids the body shot from San.
Battleby checks a leg kick.
It looked like Battleby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San throws out a loose jab but Battleby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling San to score with a decent uppercut.
Battleby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battleby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby lands a glancing blow to the side of San's head.
San gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Battleby. That snapped San's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Battleby throws out the jab.
Battleby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San was well out of range. Poor timing from Battleby.
San is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Battleby with a body shot.
Ulysses Battleby is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby scores with a head kick. San tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
San tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Battleby defends well and San ends up having to push Battleby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
San cracks Battleby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battleby lands with a good body shot.
San throws an overhand right that lands on Battleby's shoulder, as Battleby tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
San scores with a jab.
Battleby throws an off balance right hand
and San counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Battleby thinking.
San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As San looks to move away, Battleby throws a big counter combo but San just gets out of the way.
That kick from Battleby tenderised San's leg. San is trying to keep his angry face on.
Battleby looks to score with a jab to the body but San is just out of range.
Battleby throws a leg kick but San checks it.
A cross from San lands.
San throws the left hand but Battleby avoids the punch easily.
Battleby throws a predictable looking body shot
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Battleby finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head.
San lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Battleby lands a head kick!
Battleby throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Battleby.
San throws a hook but Battleby blocks it.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battleby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Battleby throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from San.
Battleby looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
San thuds a left hand into Battleby's body.
Battleby gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Battleby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San momentarily.
San walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby throws a jab when San was well out of range.
San waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Battleby.
No luck for Battleby with that takedown attempt.
San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battleby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Battleby throws a right hand that misses
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Battleby is just out of range.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Battleby.
Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Battleby swings for the body but San moves out of range.
Battleby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
San throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San missing with a left hand there. Battleby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Battleby misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San throws a jab when Battleby was well out of range.
Battleby throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San checks it well.
San misses with a hook. Battleby ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battleby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San checks it well.
San with a jab.
Battleby throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
San throws a looping overhand right but Battleby ducks down to avoid it.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from San.
San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Battleby.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battleby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
A head kick misses from Battleby.
San has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battleby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. San defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ulysses Battleby did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Battleby throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Battleby.
San takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Battleby. That snapped San's head back.
Battleby loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
Battleby slips a straight right by San.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it.
Battleby lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
San misses with a hook.
San cracks a nice hook into Battleby's ribs.
Battleby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Battleby.
Battleby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
Battleby lands with a good body shot.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Battleby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battleby misses with a body kick.
San stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Battleby.
San scores with the left hand. Battleby knows he should have avoided that one.
San lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battleby throws a head kick that half lands.
Battleby feints a jab promting San to slip. Battleby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. San slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Battleby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Battleby connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Battleby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
San misses with a right hand
and Battleby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
Battleby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Battleby shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has San pinned against the cage. San gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Battleby throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battleby moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
San's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Battleby throws a leg kick that misses.
San throws out a counter right but Battleby avoids it with no problem.
Battleby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battleby throws a quick counter head kick but San was just out of range.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San looks to land a right hand but Battleby moved out of range.
Battleby thinks about countering with a body kick.
Battleby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San leaves Battleby 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 Ulysses Battleby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battleby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battleby throwing a counter right hand but San manages to avoid it.
Battleby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battleby slips a straight right by San.
San with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Battleby to score with a decent uppercut.
San stuffs the takedown.
San looks to land a left hand but Battleby moved out of range nicely.
Battleby pushes San away with a front kick.
Battleby takes one to the chin there.
San looks for a takedown but Battleby sprawls well.
San throws a shot to the body.
San shoots in but no luck this time.
Battleby goes for a double leg but San avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as San continues to drive forward.
San tries to work over Battleby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battleby throws a head punch that misses.
Battleby blocks a body shot from San.
Battleby tries to break free but San pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battleby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
San tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Battleby controls the action.
Battleby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
San blocking some punches.
San just leaning against Battleby, taking a breather.
San is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Battleby to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battleby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Battleby throws a low kick but it's checked well by San.
A combination from Battleby does no damage.
Battleby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
San swings for the body but Battleby moves out of range.
Battleby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Battleby throws a series of punches but San moves out of range.
Battleby misses with a body shot.
Battleby ducks under a wild hook from San.
San throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Battleby pivots, looking for a leg kick but San is out of range and Battleby settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Battleby had his way with Miyata San in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
San throws a lazy uppercut
and Battleby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Battleby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches San napping and manages to drive through into side control!
San is trying to improve his position.
San is still trying to improve position.
Battleby trying to control the position but San is working away.
Battleby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San can do to turn this around?
Battleby works to advance to full mount. San defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battleby misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battleby throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Battleby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Battleby lands a nice shot to the head.
Battleby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
San is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battleby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
San is squirming around, avoiding Battleby's attempts to control the action.
Battleby in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Battleby thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battleby controlling from mount.
Battleby pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Battleby thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Battleby prevents San from getting the reversal.
Battleby content just to control the position here.
San working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battleby lands a nice shot to the head.
Battleby landing strikes from the mount.
San tries to lock up and control but Battleby gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Battleby tries to control but San wriggling away.
Ulysses Battleby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Battleby content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Battleby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Battleby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:44
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Battleby!
Ulysses Battleby retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Ulysses Battleby thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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