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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Run this town as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chad Hardy enters the cage!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Hardy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Shang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shang lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shang.
Shang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shang drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Shang landing knees to the head.
Shang misses with a knee to the head.
Shang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shang blocking some punches.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shang is looking for a takedown.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Shang.
Still in the clinch, Shang scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Shang.
Shang blocks an uppercut.
Hardy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shang'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.
Hardy misses with some punches.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shang lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Shang crunches a lovely knee into Hardy's ribcage.
Hardy misses with the head strike.
Hardy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shang backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Knees to the body from Shang.
Shang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses.
Shang lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shang.
It looks like Chad Hardy has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shang lands an uppercut.
Shang lands an elbow inside that Hardy shrugs off.
Shang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hardy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hardy looks winded!
Shang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shang landing knees to the head.
Hardy is rocked!
Shang jerks Hardy's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hardy drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Shang goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Shang because Hardy was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Hai Shang!
In defeat, Chad Hardy stepped up to the mic, saying 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bullet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Raven acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Bullet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Raven!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raven, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bullet has a couple of punches blocked by Raven.
Bullet has a couple of punches blocked by Raven.
Bullet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullet prevents Raven from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bullet - that landed with a thud.
Bullet blocks a body shot from Raven.
Raven tries a body shot but Bullet blocks it.
Raven lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raven.
Raven goes for a takedown attempt but Bullet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raven wants to land a leg kick but Bullet is out of range.
Jake Bullet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet closes the distance but Raven moves to the side
and Raven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raven keeps the fight on the outside.
Raven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Raven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raven tries a low kick but Bullet avoids it.
Bullet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raven, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven goes for a takedown attempt but Bullet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raven tries a head kick but it misses.
Raven blocks a head kick by Bullet.
Bullet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raven is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch but Raven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raven scores with a leg kick.
Raven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raven explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raven has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bullet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bullet tries to clinch but Raven moves out of range.
Raven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raven is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bullet wants to clinch up but Raven keeps it at a distance.
Raven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bullet moves in looking to clinch but Raven pushes him off.
Bullet lands a jab to the nose.
Bullet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raven manages to avoid it.
Bullet is looking to clinch but Raven is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bullet to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullet tries to clinch there but Raven circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bullet lands an uppercut.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but Raven blocks with his arms.
Bullet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullet blocks a body shot from Raven.
Bullet lands a nice uppercut.
Raven tries for a takedown but Bullet manages to get underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Bullet has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jake Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raven.
Bullet scores with a knee to the head.
Raven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but Raven blocks with his arms.
Raven blocks a body shot from Bullet.
Bullet blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bullet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bullet obliges.
Bullet looking to throw knees to the head but Raven is blocking nicely.
Bullet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Raven in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Raven blocking some punches.
Bullet lands a knee to the head.
Raven struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullet controls his hands.
Raven lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bullet fails to land.
Bullet prevents a body shot from Raven.
Raven lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bullet.
Bullet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raven backwards.
A short uppercut from Bullet.
Raven works on Bullet's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Bullet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raven lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullet controls his hands.
Bullet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Raven blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullet scores with a shot to the side of Raven's head.
Bullet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet misses with a knee to the head.
Bullet can't find room to land a body shot as Raven controls the action.
Raven breaks the clinch.
Bullet throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Raven.
Bullet is breathing heavily.
Raven looks to land a body kick but Bullet moved away.
Raven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bullet checks it well.
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raven throws a wild body kick that Bullet sees coming a mile off.
Bullet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raven.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
Raven throws a front kick aimed at Bullet's knee but Bullet avoids it well.
Raven circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raven counters with an outside leg kick.
Bullet moves in looking to clinch but Raven pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Raven.
Bullet checks a low kick from Raven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Bullet will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bullet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Raven misses with a body kick.
Raven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raven throws a head kick but Bullet moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Raven.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch but Raven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raven raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Raven throws a leg kick which misses Bullet's front leg but catches the back leg as Bullet tries to avoid it.
Bullet lands a really nice looking cross but Raven seems unphased.
Bullet doesn't manage to clinch there - Raven circles away.
Raven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Raven throws a head kick but Bullet moves out of range.
Bullet fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven throws a head kick that misses.
Bullet tries to clinch up but Raven circles away and keeps his distance.
Raven throws a body kick that misses.
Bullet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bullet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullet moves in looking to clinch but Raven pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet wants to clinch but Raven slips to the side
and Raven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullet tries to clinch but Raven is having none of it.
Raven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raven tries to land a leg kick but Bullet saw it coming and moves away.
Raven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bullet avoids the head kick by Raven.
Raven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raven walks into a straight right hand from Bullet.
Bullet tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bullet's calf.
Raven connects with an inside leg kick.
Raven fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bullet to the ground. Raven is now in Bullet's guard.
Raven prevents Bullet from getting back to his feet.
Raven throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet wants to stand but Raven is controlling the position.
Raven controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bullet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raven pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bullet is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullet blocks a head kick by Raven.
Bullet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullet tries to clinch up but Raven circles away and keeps his distance.
And Raven tries to counter it with a takedown but Bullet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick misses from Bullet.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Raven.
Raven throws a shot from downtown. Bullet moves away and avoids it.
Bullet moves into the clinch.
Raven trying to stall but Bullet improves his position.
Raven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Raven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Bullet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bullet tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raven scores with a decent looking hook.
Raven throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bullet's head.
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raven tries to land a front kick but Bullet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullet moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raven takes a knee right on the jaw!
Raven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Raven blocks an uppercut.
Raven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bullet tries to work over Raven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bullet lands a nice uppercut.
Bullet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bullet scores a nice knee to the body.
Raven is breathing heavily.
Bullet throws a punch but it's blocked by Raven.
Bullet lands with a short shot to the head.
Bullet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bullet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raven backwards.
Nice body punch from Bullet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullet looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raven flicks out a counter leg kick but Bullet steps away.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Bullet.
Raven keeps the fight on the outside.
Raven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bullet.
Bullet is looking to clinch but Raven is avoiding it.
Raven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Raven.
Bullet fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullet moves in looking to clinch but Raven pushes him off.
Bullet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet missing with a left hand there. Raven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raven lands the left hand.
Bullet throws an overhand right that lands on Raven's shoulder, as Raven tries to avoid the shot.
Raven is looking to land body kicks.
Bullet is looking to clinch but Raven is avoiding it.
Bullet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet checks a leg kick.
Raven throws a head kick that misses.
Raven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bullet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raven tries to counter with a clinch but Bullet shakes him off and moves away.
Bullet wants to clinch.
Bullet pushes Raven up against the cage in a clinch.
Raven is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bullet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bullet.
Bullet misses with a knee to the head.
Jake Bullet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raven is trying to break the clinch but Bullet has him pressed against the cage.
Raven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven has Bullet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bullet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bullet working Raven over with knees to the body.
Bullet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raven's elbow.
Raven throws a head punch that misses.
Raven misses with a punch to the body.
Bullet throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bullet misses with a knee to the head.
Bullet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bullet tries a knee to the head but Raven blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bullet.
Bullet lands a right hand.
Raven is trying to drag Bullet to the mat but Bullet just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raven dodges an elbow strike from Bullet.
Bullet with a knee to the head.
It looks like Thomas Raven has been cut.
Raven lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven misses with a punch to the body.
Bullet keeps control of Raven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raven.
Raven throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bullet has a couple of punches blocked by Raven.
Bullet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullet has a couple of punches blocked by Raven.
Raven pushes Bullet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullet misses with a knee to the head.
Raven looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Bullet fails to land.
Bullet lands a hook that snaps the head of Raven backwards.
Raven drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Raven.
Bullet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bullet.
Bullet landing knees to the head.
Bullet tries a knee to the head but Raven blocks it.
Bullet lands a body punch.
Bullet lands with a right to the head.
Raven misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Raven trying to control the position but instead, Bullet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raven into the cage.
Bullet prevents Raven from breaking the clinch.
Raven goes for a takedown attempt but Bullet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Raven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raven throws a series of punches but Bullet avoids them all with ease.
Bullet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullet clinches up against the cage.
Bullet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ravens head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Bullet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bullet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Bullet!
A relieved looking Jake Bullet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump has chosen INTERNATIONALE as his entrance music. Randall Cunningham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randall Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Cunningham slams his shin into Gump's torso.
Gump uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cunningham has time to react.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gump.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gump has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cunningham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gump.
As Gump backs away, Cunningham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cunningham pushes Gump away with a front kick.
Cunningham tries to clinch up.
Cunningham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cunningham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cunningham throws a hook to the side of Gump's head but Gump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cunningham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cunningham blocks the body kick.
Cunningham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump throws a leg kick
and Cunningham counters by clinching up.
Gump lands with a light punch inside.
Gump tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunningham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Cunningham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham missing with knees to the body.
Gump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cunningham backwards.
Gump tries to pull guard but Cunningham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cunningham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gump tries a low kick but Cunningham avoids it.
Cunningham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Cunningham is predictable there
and Gump counters with a head kick.
Cunningham seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gump throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gump lands a big head kick that sends Cunningham tumbling to the mat! Gump takes a step backwards and waves Cunningham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Gump off balance momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gump - that will leave a mark!
Gump throws a leg kick but Cunningham sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cunningham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cunningham.
Gump ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gump checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gump checks the leg kick.
Forrest Gump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gump.
Gump buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Gump.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gump! But no joy.
Cunningham connects with a solid leg kick.
Cunningham swings for the body but Gump moves out of range.
Gump tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gump cracks the inside of Cunningham's front leg.
Cunningham tries to clinch up but Gump circles away and keeps his distance.
Cunningham lands a leg kick that knocks Gump off balance momentarily.
Gump lands a nice shot that snaps Cunningham's head back.
Gump lands with a straight right. Cunningham didn't see that one coming.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Gump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gump down.
Cunningham tried to score with a low kick but Gump checks it.
Gump throws a shot from downtown. Cunningham moves away and avoids it.
Gump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cunningham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a low kick.
Cunningham feinted with a counter takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gump.
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gump to the ground. Cunningham is now in Gump's guard.
Cunningham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump trying to control the position.
Gump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cunningham throwing strikes from guard but Gump blocks nicely.
Gump is pulling down on Cunningham's head to control his posture.
Gump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cunningham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but Gump is retaining full guard.
Cunningham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunningham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cunningham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cunningham cracks Gump with a solid left hand.
Gump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cunningham trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump controlling Cunningham's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gump dominated that round.
That's time! Cunningham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cunningham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gump throws a chopping leg kick but Cunningham manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cunningham tried to counter with a leg kick but Gump avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gump. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gump blocks a head kick by Cunningham.
Gump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cunningham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gump misses with a kick to the body.
Cunningham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cunningham.
Gump tries to score with a low kick but Cunningham moves his leg out of the way.
Forrest Gump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Gump throws a shot to the body.
Gump checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump throws a lazy body kick
and Cunningham counters with an outside leg kick.
Gump looks to score with a jab to the body but Cunningham is just out of range.
Cunningham attempts a counter takedown but Gump avoids it well and moves away.
Gump misses with a looping right.
Cunningham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gump, pushing him back against the cage.
Gump lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham is leaning against Gump and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cunningham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cunningham manages to break the clinch.
Cunningham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gump sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cunningham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gump on his heels. He'll look to pass Gump's guard now, I'm sure.
Cunningham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gump has his hands on Cunningham's head, controlling the position.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
Cunningham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cunningham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump keeping moving, preventing Cunningham from controlling successfully.
Gump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gump has his hands on Cunningham's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cunningham throws a big right hand that misses.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham drives through and clinches with Gump against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump can't find room to land a body shot as Cunningham controls the action.
Cunningham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gump tries to work over Cunningham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cunningham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gumps head.
Cunningham tries to work over Gump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gump.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gump lands an uppercut.
Gump struggles to land a body shot inside as Cunningham controls his hands.
Cunningham blocking some punches.
Cunningham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cunningham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gump working aggressively here.
Cunningham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cunningham landing knees to the head.
Gump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cunningham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cunningham misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gump - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Cunningham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cunningham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gump is keeping busy.
Gump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cunningham's elbow.
Cunningham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gump struggles to land a body shot inside as Cunningham controls his hands.
Cunningham tries to land knees in the clinch but Gump avoids the damage to the body.
Gump can't find room to land a body shot as Cunningham controls the action.
Gump blocks a body shot from Cunningham.
Gump avoiding damage as Cunningham throws knees to the body.
Cunningham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gump lands an elbow inside that Cunningham shrugs off.
Gump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cunningham dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gump digs a good body shot into Cunningham's ribs.
Cunningham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gump appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gump blocks a leg kick.
Cunningham feints and then cracks Gump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gump down.
Gump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cunningham doesn't seem bothered though.
Gump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cunningham manages to avoid it.
Cunningham avoids a kick to the body.
Gump is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cunningham rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gump. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cunningham throws out a leg kick but Gump moves out of range and Cunningham only half commits.
Forrest Gump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gump digs a good body shot into Cunningham's ribs.
Gump connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gump throws a wild body kick that Cunningham sees coming a mile off.
Gump lands a nice looking body kick.
Cunningham dives in and grabs Gump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes down on Cunningham's head and hops out.
Gump throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Cunningham counters with a quick kick to the body but Gump blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cunningham is able to avoid easily.
Gump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cunningham.
Gump throws an overhand right that lands on Cunningham's shoulder, as Cunningham tries to avoid the shot.
Gump explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cunningham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cunningham throws a leg kick
and Gump counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cunningham thinking.
Cunningham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gump misses with a low kick.
Gump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cunningham looks to land a left hand but Gump moved out of range nicely.
Gump throws a leg kick that misses.
Cunningham wants to land a leg kick but Gump is out of range.
Cunningham misses with a low kick as Gump jumps back.
Gump flicks out a counter leg kick but Cunningham steps away.
Gump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gump walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gump tries a low kick but Cunningham avoids it.
Gump throws a head kick that misses.
Cunningham gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunningham is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Gump.
A short uppercut from Gump.
Cunningham avoiding damage as Gump throws knees to the body.
Cunningham blocks a body shot from Gump.
Gump lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gump blocks an uppercut.
Cunningham misses with a knee to the head.
Cunningham tries to land a knee to the head but Gump blocks with his arms.
Cunningham lands a shoulder strike.
Gump's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cunningham misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham is looking to break free of the clinch but Gump has double underhooks.
Gump misses with some punches.
Cunningham misses with a knee strike.
Cunningham takes a shot to the head.
Gump misses with some punches.
Gump is working Cunningham over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gump jumps guard.
Gump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gump holds on and takes a little breather.
Gump trying to control the position.
Cunningham trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Gump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gump stuns Cunningham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cunningham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gump throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gump misses with a head kick.
Gump cracks the inside of Cunningham's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gump has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Gump!
Post fight, Forrest Gump stared into the camera and said 'Iso Kaato, im coming after you. I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koji Murosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murosaki comes into the arena with Now We Are Free blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Renner's choice of entrance music: God Particle. Koji Murosaki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koji Murosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renner throws a solid leg kick but Murosaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Renner.
Murosaki clobbers Renner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Renner.
Renner throws a shot from downtown. Murosaki moves away and avoids it.
Murosaki clobbers Renner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Renner with a poor takedown
enabling Murosaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Renner cracks Murosaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Renner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Renner.
Renner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murosaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murosaki with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki thuds his right hand into Renner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Renner misses.
Murosaki just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Murosaki's head coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Renner is predictable there
letting Murosaki counter with a right hand.
Murosaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murosaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Murosaki lands a slapping body shot.
Renner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murosaki.
Renner feints the counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Murosaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murosaki is pressing down on Renner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Renner scoring with some ground and pound.
Murosaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Renner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner throwing strikes from guard but Murosaki blocks nicely.
Renner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Murosaki wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murosaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Renner being controlled here, momentarily.
Renner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murosaki stays in close to Renner's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murosaki won't allow Renner to sweep him here.
Renner keeping moving, preventing Murosaki from controlling successfully.
Renner wants to get back to his feet but Murosaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Renner keeping moving, preventing Murosaki from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murosaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Renner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Renner throws a right hand that misses
and Murosaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Murosaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Renner circles away quickly and effectively.
Renner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Renner. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koji Murosaki will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Renner scores with a hook to the body. Murosaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murosaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Renner with a poor takedown
and Murosaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murosaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Renner.
Renner misses with a wild body shot.
Renner has his takedown stuffed
and Murosaki counters with a straight right hand.
Koji Murosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murosaki counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Renner.
Murosaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renner can do to turn this around?
Renner tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murosaki prevents it.
Murosaki tries to work over Renner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murosaki misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Renner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murosaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Renner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murosaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murosaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Koji Murosaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Renner misses the body punch
and Murosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeremy Renner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murosaki misses with a double jab.
Murosaki misses with a right hand
and Renner counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner shoots in but Murosaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Renner staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Renner! But no joy.
Renner misses with a few strikes there.
Murosaki tries to counter by clinching up but Renner breaks away and moves out of range.
Murosaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renner counters with a single leg into guard. Murosaki didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murosaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murosaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Renner scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner wants to control from the top but Murosaki keeps moving.
Murosaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Renner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murosaki wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Renner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Murosaki wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murosaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Renner off the cage and back into range.
Renner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Renner counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murosaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Renner misses with a takedown attempt
and Murosaki counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Murosaki both land. Nice combination.
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!
Murosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murosaki throws a jab when Renner was well out of range.
As Murosaki backs off Renner throws a huge counter combo but Murosaki manages to avoid it all.
Murosaki misses with a wild combination.
Renner misses with a double jab
and Murosaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koji Murosaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Renner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murosaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Renner trying to control but Murosaki is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murosaki is on top in guard.
Murosaki stops Renner from standing up.
Renner keeping moving, preventing Murosaki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murosaki wants to pass the guard but Renner is keeping the position.
Murosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Renner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner is looking to stand up but Murosaki isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murosaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Renner to counter with a crisp jab.
Murosaki cracks Renner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murosaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Renner is in Murosaki's guard.
Murosaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Renner's guard.
Murosaki preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Renner holds on and takes a little breather.
Murosaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murosaki would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Renner is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki postures up.
Renner wants to sweep here but Murosaki controlling him for the moment.
Murosaki is stalling in the full guard.
Renner keeping moving, preventing Murosaki from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murosaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Renner throws out a counter right but Murosaki avoids it with no problem.
Renner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murosaki jabs Renner right on the nose. Renner blinks but takes it well.
Murosaki moves in looking to clinch but Renner pushes him off.
Renner swats away the attempt to clinch by Murosaki.
Renner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Renner's shoulder, as Renner tries to avoid the shot.
Renner unleashes a big counter combination but Murosaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Renner fails to land the takedown.
Murosaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murosaki swings widly with a right hand
and Renner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy Renner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renner misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Renner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murosaki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Koji Murosaki!
An out of breath Koji Murosaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgy Fokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ruden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Georgy Fokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Ruden!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fokin moves away.
Ruden misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Fokin misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruden.
It looks like Georgy Fokin has been cut.
Ruden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fokin.
Ruden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fokin shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruden sprawls well. He's pushed Fokin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fokin slips a straight right by Ruden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fokin momentarily.
Ruden misses with a wild body shot.
Ruden throws an overhand right that lands on Fokin's shoulder, as Fokin tries to avoid the shot.
Fokin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruden did well to prevent Fokin getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden tries to get to full guard but Fokin has control of the leg.
Ruden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fokin is working away from the top position though.
Fokin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fokin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fokin's back!
Fokin tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Fokin 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.
Fokin is really stuck here.
Ruden tries to keep control of the position but Fokin is staying busy.
Ruden doesn't have the hooks in and Fokin manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fokin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fokin wants to take a breather but Ruden is having none of it.
Ruden wants to get back to full guard.
Fokin trying to pass the guard but Ruden defending well.
Fokin controlling the action here.
Fokin tries to pass to full mount but Ruden defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruden is looking for a sweep. Fokin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruden trying to control but Fokin postures up.
Fokin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fokin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fokin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruden working a defensive guard here.
Fokin preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fokin wants to control from the top but Ruden keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fokin lands a nice shot to the body.
Fokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fokin checks a low kick from Ruden.
Fokin closes the distance and clinches up with Ruden, looking for a takedown. Fokin pushes Ruden against the cage but Ruden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fokin clobbers Ruden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fokin tries to clinch but Ruden is having none of it.
Fokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Georgy Fokin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ruden lands a front kick.
Ruden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fokin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ruden sprawls and moves away.
Fokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ruden.
Ruden with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fokin, right into the meat.
Fokin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fokin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ruden can pounce on him.
Fokin looks to land a left hand but Ruden moved out of range nicely.
Fokin leaves Ruden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ruden throws a head kick but Fokin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fokin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fokin stuns Ruden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fokin scores with a jab to the body.
Ruden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruden throws a hook but Fokin blocks it.
Fokin throws an overhand right that lands on Ruden's shoulder, as Ruden tries to avoid the shot.
Ruden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fokin.
Fokin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fokin on the side of the head.
Fokin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruden in his tracks.
Fokin defending well as Ruden loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin ducks under a wild hook from Ruden.
Ruden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fokin misses with a hook.
Fokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fokin takes a swing at Ruden's ribcage but misses.
Fokin misses the jab.
Fokin dives in and scores a takedown into Ruden's guard.
Ruden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fokin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fokin stands and throws Ruden's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruden is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin trying to control the action but Ruden is working from the bottom.
Fokin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fokin looks up at the clock and then as Ruden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fokin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fokin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fokin working the body and head with strikes.
Ruden can't do much from the bottom here.
Fokin scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruden taking a bit of punishment here - Fokin scoring with strikes.
Ruden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fokin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruden is trying to get back to full guard.
Fokin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fokin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fokin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fokin prevents Ruden from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgy Fokin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Georgy Fokin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruden works Fokin's body with a nice hook.
Fokin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruden counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Ruden misses.
Fokin feinted with a counter takedown.
Fokin instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ruden can't find room to land a body shot as Fokin controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruden blocks a body shot from Fokin.
Ruden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ruden is pressed up against the cage. Fokin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruden down to the mat. Ruden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fokin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruden throws a lazy right hand but Fokin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruden throws a leg kick
and Fokin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ruden won't be happy with that.
Fokin is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruden is defending well.
Fokin scoring with punches from side control.
Fokin looks up at the clock and then as Ruden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fokin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruden is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruden is controlling Fokin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fokin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruden keeps working.
Ruden is in trouble now - Fokin has advanced to mount!
Fokin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruden can do to turn this around?
Ruden can't escape the position.
Fokin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fokin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fokin lands a heavy elbow.
Joe Ruden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Joe Ruden has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fokin fails to advance to Ruden's back.
Fokin trying to control but Ruden is having none of it.
Fokin raining down hammerfists from mount.
That has opened up Joe Ruden's cut even more.
Ruden is looking to improve his position but Fokin isn't that keen on the idea.
Fokin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fokin trying to control but Ruden is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fokin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Georgy Fokin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruden tries to reverse the position but Fokin maintains control.
Fokin looking to finish Ruden with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ruden!
Joe Ruden's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Ruden's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Georgy Fokin!
A very excited looking Georgy Fokin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Romano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Wakefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romano comes into the arena with Nicotina Groove by SUBSONICA blaring out of the sound system. Dean Wakefield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Romano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Wakefield!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakefield misses with a body shot.
Wakefield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
Romano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wakefield throws out the jab.
Romano swings for the body but Wakefield moves out of range.
Wakefield cracks Romano with a good jab.
Wakefield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wakefield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wakefield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romano checks it well.
As Wakefield backs away, Romano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Wakefield.
Wakefield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Wakefield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wakefield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wakefield connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wakefield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wakefield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano thumps Wakefield with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wakefield misses its intended target.
Romano thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wakefield with a nice cross.
Wakefield lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Romano.
Romano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wakefield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wakefield thuds a left hand into Romano's body.
Wakefield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wakefield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakefield.
Dean Wakefield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wakefield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Romano thows a body kick. Wakefield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wakefield moves out of range as Romano strikes.
A solid body kick from Romano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano avoids the body shot from Wakefield.
Wakefield throws a jab but it's blocked by Romano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wakefield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romano.
Wakefield lands a slapping body shot.
Wakefield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wakefield misses with a low kick.
Wakefield misses with a straight right.
Wakefield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Wakefield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wakefield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wakefield lands a body shot.
A jab from Wakefield misses.
Romano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wakefield just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Romano misses the target.
Wakefield is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Romano had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Wakefield misses with a wild body shot.
Wakefield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romano.
Romano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wakefield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Romano.
Romano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Romano as he connects with a hook.
Wakefield misses with a straight right.
Wakefield throws a right and a left that Romano avoids nicely.
Wakefield throws a body shot but no joy.
Romano lands a body shot.
Wakefield swinging wildly here.
Wakefield throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wakefield misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wakefield. Romano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wakefield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wakefield moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Wakefield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Romano swings for the body but Wakefield moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wakefield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romano defending well as Wakefield loads up on a big left hand.
Wakefield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wakefield.
Wakefield misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Romano.
Wakefield throws a hook but Romano avoids it easily.
Romano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wakefield works over Romano's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Wakefield finds it's way through Romano's defenses.
Wakefield throws a shot to the body.
Wakefield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wakefield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Wakefield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wakefield misses with a hook.
Romano tries to score with a low kick but Wakefield moves his leg out of the way.
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Wakefield ducks down to avoid it.
Romano scores with a sloppy right hand. Wakefield should have avoided that one.
Wakefield misses with a looping left.
Romano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wakefield connects with a body shot that sends Romano's belly button to the back.
Wakefield swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
It looked like Romano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wakefield throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid body kick from Romano.
Wakefield lands a nice hook to Romano's body. Romano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wakefield just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Wakefield misses.
Romano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wakefield.
Wakefield swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Romano throws a big counter combination but Wakefield scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wakefield connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakefield lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean Wakefield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wakefield has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Romano.
Romano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Romano lands a body shot.
Wakefield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wakefield staying out of range there.
Wakefield throws a counter combo.
Wakefield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romano. Romano obviously looking to wear him down.
Romano misses with an uppercut.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wakefield.
Romano has closed the distance and engaged Wakefield in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romano as Wakefield tries to tie him up.
Romano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wakefield breaks from the clinch.
Wakefield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Wakefield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romano momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wakefield loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Wakefield. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
Wakefield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Wakefield is predictable there
and Romano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wakefield really felt that one!
A big right from Romano misses.
Wakefield misses the shot to the body.
Wakefield digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Romano avoids the body shot from Wakefield.
Wakefield stuns Romano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wakefield has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dean Wakefield has been cut.
Wakefield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wakefield scores with a sloppy right hand. Romano should have avoided that one.
Romano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wakefield back to the cage. Romano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wakefield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano misses with a shot to the body
and Wakefield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wakefield throws a nice looking combination but Romano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wakefield.
Wakefield throws a jab when Romano was well out of range.
Romano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wakefield finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wakefield defending well as Romano loads up on a big left hand.
Wakefield thuds his right hand into Romano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Romano.
Wakefield swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Wakefield misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Wakefield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano is looking to counter punch.
Wakefield with a jab.
Romano blocks a jab.
It looked like Romano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot lands for Romano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romano scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano throws a low kick but Wakefield moves out of range easily.
Wakefield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Wakefield.
Wakefield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
Romano is looking to counter punch.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Wakefield's ribs.
Wakefield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakefield.
Wakefield lands a nice hook to Romano's body. Romano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wakefield.
Wakefield tries a head kick but it misses.
Wakefield misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wakefield misses with a body shot.
Romano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wakefield with a nice cross.
Wakefield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dean Wakefield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dean Wakefield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Romano throws a nice looking combination but Wakefield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wakefield replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Romano blocks it well.
Wakefield throws a lazy right hand but Romano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wakefield stuns Romano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left lands for Wakefield.
A right-left combo lands from Romano.
Romano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Romano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romano throws a front kick that sends Wakefield stumbling back into the cage.
Romano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wakefield.
Wakefield misses with a body shot.
Romano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Romano misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wakefield throws a series of punches but Romano moves out of range.
Romano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romano throws the left hand but Wakefield avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Wakefield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romano doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Wakefield.
Wakefield digs a good hook to Romano's body.
Wakefield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wakefield swings widly with a right hand
and Romano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romano avoids the body shot from Wakefield.
Romano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romano scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wakefield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wakefield misses with a body punch
and Wakefield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wakefield lands a head kick. Romano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wakefield moves out of range of the body kick.
Romano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wakefield.
Romano seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wakefield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romano manages to avoid it.
Samuel Romano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield throws a right hand that misses
enabling Romano to counter with a crisp jab.
Romano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wakefield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wakefield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wakefield misses with a head kick.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Romano.
Wakefield slips under a jab.
Wakefield throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Wakefield throws a head kick but Romano moves out of range.
Romano throws a looping overhand right but Wakefield ducks down to avoid it.
Romano's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Wakefield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wakefield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wakefield misses with a lunging right hand
letting Romano counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wakefield.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakefield connects with a solid leg kick.
Wakefield misses with an uppercut.
Wakefield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Romano blocks a jab.
It looked like Romano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wakefield misses with a body shot.
And Romano counters with a quick kick to the body but Wakefield blocks it.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romano throws a push kick but Wakefield slaps the foot to one side.
Wakefield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romano was well out of range. Poor timing from Wakefield.
Wakefield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Romano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wakefield moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Wakefield unleashes a big counter combination but Romano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wakefield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romano to score with a decent uppercut.
Wakefield is rocked!
Romano drops Wakefield with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wakefield! Romano dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Romano!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Romano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dean Wakefield spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a couple of months off to re-evaluate my MMA career. I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drives through with a takedown into Volkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Volkov has control of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's left arm, preventing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working some strikes from top position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Volkov pulls Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in close to prevent any damage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Volkov pulls Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in close to prevent any damage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throwing strikes from guard but Volkov blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is controlling Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's posture.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control the position here.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov seems keen to control Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's posture.
Volkov is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A leg kick checked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov throws a right hand that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz ducks under and follows up with a left that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz also avoids with ease.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to land body kicks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drives through and clinches with Volkov against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controls his hands.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores a nice knee to the body.
Volkov tries to work over Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with some punches.
Volkov tries a body shot but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a good knee to the midsection. Volkov won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Volkov looking to stall.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
The referee is keeping an eye on Washengtoneo Bandairrezz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volkov up against the cage.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's ribcage. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz working aggressively here.
Volkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's elbow.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with some punches.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov managing to block the knees to the body from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov pushes Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov wants to stall.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a jab.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Good exchange - Volkov coming out on top.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Nice jab there from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
Volkov throws a wild body kick that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz sees coming a mile off.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Volkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov pulls Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in close to his closed guard and prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up and lands a big shot to Volkov's brow.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is pushing down on Volkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from controlling successfully.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkov trying to control the position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz forces his way into half guard.
Volkov is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to pass to full mount but Volkov defends it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz thows a huge punch but Volkov dodges it nicely.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops back looking for a leg! Volkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Volkov manages to kick Washengtoneo Bandairrezz off! Washengtoneo Bandairrezz jumps back into Volkov's guard.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Volkov pulls Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in close to his closed guard and prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Volkov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washengtoneo Bandairrezz at a distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Volkov defends it nicely.
Volkov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz with a body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to score with low kicks.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz backing away here, and Volkov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Volkov is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a solid leg kick.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints and then cracks Volkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Volkov down.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz attempts a counter takedown but Volkov avoids it well and moves away.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's ribs.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's head.
It looks like Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been cut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washengtoneo Bandairrezz backwards.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a knee to the head but Volkov blocks it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkov is keeping busy.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks an uppercut.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's elbow.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has Volkov pushed against the cage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov breaks the clinch.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Volkov gets tackled into the cage by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz maintains the clinch.
Volkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Volkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is looking to land body kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov gets caught flat footed, as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Volkov is looking for a triangle but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes his legs off easily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to pass the guard.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz postures up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz chips away with some ground and pound.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Volkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz defends well.
Volkov trying to keep a closed guard but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Volkov pulls Washengtoneo Bandairrezz in close to his closed guard and prevents Washengtoneo Bandairrezz from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz showed some decent athleticism there.
Volkov wants to control but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is keeping busy.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is controlling well.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks the strikes from Volkov.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
In his post fight interview, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz gave a big smile as he said 'Dis guy wuz former champion, and well rounded fighter! But I have so much to prove! I have had my ups and a downs ! But I keep pushing forward man, and look at me now! I'm a choken chickens out in da cage or knockin dem out! Thank you to the guys from Broken Halo!'.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov was interviewed post fight and said 'I am proud communist.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Conquering Dystopia - Ashes Of Lesser Men as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Samart Payakaroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony McDonald's chin.
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275 lbs
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payakaroon staying out of range there.
Payakaroon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Payakaroon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Payakaroon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Payakaroon misses.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Payakaroon off balance momentarily.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Some bone on bone action there as Payakaroon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon 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.
Payakaroon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Payakaroon tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
Payakaroon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
McDonald blocks the body kick.
Payakaroon with a nice cross.
Payakaroon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tony McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Payakaroon throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
A little jabbing left from McDonald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payakaroon shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Payakaroon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payakaroon postures up.
Payakaroon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon throwing strikes from guard but McDonald blocks nicely.
Payakaroon trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonald told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Payakaroon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good shot there by McDonald.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
McDonald lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Payakaroon.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Payakaroon moved away.
Payakaroon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Payakaroon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Payakaroon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Payakaroon misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Payakaroon.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Payakaroon checks it.
McDonald wants to slow Payakaroon down by chopping away at his legs.
Payakaroon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Payakaroon's belly button to the back.
Payakaroon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payakaroon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payakaroon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Payakaroon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payakaroon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Payakaroon shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Payakaroon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot.
Payakaroon tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Payakaroon steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Payakaroon misses the target.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Payakaroon misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Payakaroon, as that shot connected.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payakaroon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Payakaroon lands a jab to the nose.
Payakaroon misses with a body punch
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Payakaroon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payakaroon lands a nice short elbow.
McDonald tries to roll over but Payakaroon keeps him under control.
Payakaroon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Payakaroon is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Payakaroon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
Payakaroon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Payakaroon is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Payakaroon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Payakaroon.
Poor strikes thrown by Payakaroon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Payakaroon's attempts to control the action.
Payakaroon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Payakaroon looking to land elbow strikes but McDonald uses the position to regain half guard.
Payakaroon drops an elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Samart Payakaroon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Payakaroon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Payakaroon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald trying to hold on to Payakaroon's head to control him but Payakaroon postures up.
Payakaroon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDonald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Payakaroon scores with a couple of nice shots.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Payakaroon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Payakaroon drops an elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Payakaroon prevents McDonald from standing back up.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Payakaroon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Payakaroon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Payakaroon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Payakaroon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Payakaroon tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Payakaroon momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Payakaroon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakaroon connects with a jab.
That has opened up Tony McDonald's cut even more.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Payakaroon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McDonald drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Payakaroon follows McDonald to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samart Payakaroon!
A victorious Samart Payakaroon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Fran might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to No Worries. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kato moves into range and clinches up with De Fran.
Kato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kato.
De Fran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kato throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Fran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Kato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Fran misses with a hook. Kato ducked under it nicely.
Kato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from De Fran.
Kato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kato lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kato.
De Fran lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Fran gets a clinch.
De Fran tries to work over Kato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato lands a nice shot to the body.
Kato stalling in the clinch but De Fran improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fran.
Kato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from De Fran. Those never looked like landing.
Kato takes a swing at De Fran's ribcage but misses.
Kato tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenji Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato misses with a wild body shot.
Kato moves out of range as De Fran throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Fran. That's going to slow Kato down.
A telegraphed right hand from Kato misses the target.
Kato is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Fran rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from De Fran misses.
De Fran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kato's head.
Kato throws a lazy head kick
and De Fran counters with a body kick that stops Kato in his tracks momentarily.
De Fran sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Fran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato throws out a powerful jab.
Kato has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Fran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by De Fran.
De Fran sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kato throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Fran blocks the body kick.
Kato misses with a kick to the body
and De Fran counters with a good low kick that Kato was not able to check.
Kato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Fran.
De Fran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kato scores with a nice body kick.
Kato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kato takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Fran looks for the body kick but Kato saw that one coming.
Kato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Fran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from De Fran.
De Fran looks to throw the jab but Kato is out of range.
Kato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Fran.
Kato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kato.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kato.
De Fran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by De Fran.
Kato stuns De Fran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Fran will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Fran on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Fran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Fran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kato counters with a nice leg kick.
Kato ducks right into an uppercut from De Fran.
Kato throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Fran throws a body kick that misses.
De Fran wants to land a leg kick but Kato is out of range.
Kato takes a swing at De Fran's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Kato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kato lands a slapping body shot.
Kato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Fran throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Fran ducks under a wild hook from Kato.
De Fran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kato cracks a nice hook into De Fran's ribs.
Kato throws a lazy uppercut
and De Fran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kato in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kato misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Fran misses with an uppercut. Kato saw that one coming.
Kato wants to counter the offense by De Fran and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Fran moves away.
Kato misses with a body kick.
As Kato backs away, De Fran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
De Fran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Fran swings for the body but Kato moves out of range.
De Fran blocks a head kick by Kato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
De Fran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Fran misses with a kick to the body.
Kato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Fran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kato slips under a jab.
De Fran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kato can pounce on him.
Kato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato feints and then cracks De Fran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Fran down.
A swing and a miss from Kato.
De Fran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Fran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kato.
Nice body kick there by Kato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Fran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kato back to the cage. De Fran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Fran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Fran is looking to land body kicks.
De Fran moves forwards but Kato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Fran moves out of range as Kato strikes.
Jab from De Fran.
Kato moves out of range of the body kick.
De Fran sets himself, and Kato steps forward looking for the clinch! De Fran avoids it this time.
Good leg kick by Kato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Kato.
Kato clinches with his opponent.
Kato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Fran moves away from the strike by Kato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Fran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Fran tries to land a front kick but Kato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kato misses with a straight right.
De Fran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kato has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Fran.
De Fran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De Fran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kato.
Kato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
De Fran blocks a low kick nicely.
De Fran misses with a body kick.
Kato looks to land a right hand but De Fran moved out of range.
Kenji Kato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Fran is looking to clinch but Kato is avoiding it.
Kato avoids a kick to the body.
De Fran digs a good body shot into Kato's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kato lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Fran doesn't seem phased though.
De Fran tries to score with a low kick but Kato moves his leg out of the way.
De Fran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kato cracks De Fran with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kato with a jab.
De Fran scores with a jab.
A punch combination from De Fran misses.
De Fran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Fran blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kato.
De Fran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kato throws a low kick but De Fran avoids it.
De Fran seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Kato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kato blocks a head kick by De Fran.
De Fran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kato scores with a jab.
Kato takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Fran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fran is looking to slow Kato down with leg kicks.
De Fran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kato throws a leg kick which misses De Fran's front leg but catches the back leg as De Fran tries to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Kato.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato scores with a sloppy right hand. De Fran should have avoided that one.
De Fran throws a head kick but Kato moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato throws a jab but it's blocked by De Fran.
De Fran is looking to counter punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Fran.
De Fran avoids the body shot from Kato.
De Fran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kato lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Fran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fran tries to clinch up.
Kato misses with a looping left.
Kato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kato feints and then cracks De Fran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Fran down.
De Fran throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato jabs at De Fran's body.
Kato misses with a wild body shot.
De Fran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kato jabs at De Fran's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kato is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Kato.
Kato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Fran was well out of range. Poor timing from Kato.
De Fran turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Fran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kato connects with an inside leg kick.
Kato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kato thows a body kick. De Fran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Fran throws the kick towards the body but Kato avoids it.
De Fran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato scores with a hook to the body. De Fran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kato displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Fran is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Fran throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kato.
Kato throws a combination. De Fran tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kato throws a wild body kick that De Fran sees coming a mile off.
Kato misses with a right hand
and De Fran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kato misses with a straight right.
Kato throws a body punch but De Fran moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kato. That's going to slow De Fran down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kato can pounce on him.
Kato needs to keep his hands up - De Fran had a free shot at his head there.
Kato misses with a hook.
De Fran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kato.
De Fran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Fran misses with a wild body shot.
Kato lands a jab to De Fran's midsection.
De Fran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kato dodges the punch combination from De Fran.
Kato misses with a wild body shot.
De Fran looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kato swings for the body but De Fran moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Kato really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
De Fran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kato. Kato obviously looking to wear him down.
Kato thows a leg kick but De Fran checks it
and De Fran counters with a nice body kick.
Kato cracks De Fran with an open hand slap.
De Fran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kato manages to avoid it.
Kato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Fran manages to avoid it.
Kato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kato.
De Fran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kato blocks a jab.
Kato throws a nice head kick!
Kato throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kato cracks De Fran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Fran misses with a low kick.
De Fran throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Fran's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kato throws a jab when De Fran was well out of range.
De Fran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Fran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kato.
Good work by Kato as he checks the leg kick.
Kato throws a leg kick but De Fran moved away.
Kato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Fran.
Kato cracks the inside of De Fran's front leg.
A jab from De Fran does it's job there.
De Fran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kato's calf.
Kato just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Fran misses with a head kick.
Kato clinches up with De Fran and pushes him back against the cage.
De Fran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kato backwards.
De Fran misses with a knee to the head.
Kato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Fran scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Fran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kato blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Fran.
Kato tries a body shot but De Fran blocks it.
Kato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kato fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kato.
De Fran stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kato manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato scores with a push kick.
De Fran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kato can pounce on him.
De Fran throws a body punch but Kato moves out of range.
De Fran throws a front kick that sends Kato stumbling back into the cage.
De Fran thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Kato misses.
Kato misses with a wild body shot.
Kato motions for De Fran to come forward. Kato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Fran misses with a body kick.
Kato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Fran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kato thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kato misses.
Kato throws a body kick that misses.
Kato throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Fran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Fran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away.
Kato sizes up De Fran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Fran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Fran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kato misses with a looping right.
Kato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Kato dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kato lands with an overhand left.
De Fran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kato.
De Fran tries to counter by clinching up but Kato breaks away and moves out of range.
De Fran misses with a straight right.
De Fran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kato.
Kato throws a body punch but De Fran moves out of range.
Kato thuds a left hand into De Fran's body.
Kato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Fran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kato throws a push kick but De Fran slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran tries to land a front kick but Kato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kato lands a nice hook to De Fran's body. De Fran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kato throws a leg kick but De Fran sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Fran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Fran, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato just misses with a punch to the body.
De Fran takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kato throws a body shot but no joy.
De Fran checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fran misses the target.
De Fran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kato lands a really nice looking cross but De Fran seems unphased.
Kato lands with a straight right. De Fran didn't see that one coming.
Kato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Fran.
Kato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from De Fran misses the target.
De Fran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kato connects with a body shot.
Kato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Fran.
De Fran misses with a few strikes there.
Kato 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.
Kato cracks De Fran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andr De Fran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Fran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kato throws a body shot but no joy.
De Fran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kato misses with a kick to the body.
De Fran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kato manages to circle out of the way.
De Fran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Fran throws a leg kick which misses Kato's front leg but catches the back leg as Kato tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kato avoids a kick to the body.
Kato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Fran throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Fran throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Fran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
De Fran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kato as De Fran tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kato.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Fran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kato lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato is trying to stall.
De Fran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Fran tries to land knees in the clinch but Kato avoids the damage to the body.
Kato breaks from the clinch.
Kato throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Fran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kato takes a swing at De Fran's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato with a jab.
A clash of legs there as De Fran blocks the low kick.
De Fran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kato lunges at De Fran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Fran's hand.
Kato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Fran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenji Kato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kato takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Kato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kato 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Kato!
Kenji Kato is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Kenji Kato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pistone's choice of entrance music: Bonobo - The Sicilians. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Jarnkarl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pistone!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl is looking to chop away at Pistone's legs.
Pistone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jarnkarl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl looks to land a body kick but Pistone moved away.
Pistone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pistone shoots in but no luck this time.
Pistone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pistone slips a straight right by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl connects with a body shot.
Jarnkarl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pistone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pistone is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Pistone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jarnkarl checks it well.
Pistone wants to slow Jarnkarl down by chopping away at his legs.
Jarnkarl thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jarnkarl lands a jab to the nose.
Pistone tries to score with a low kick but Jarnkarl moves his leg out of the way.
Jarnkarl tries to counter with a takedown but Pistone is quick to defend against it.
Pistone throws a hook but Jarnkarl avoids it easily.
Jarnkarl drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pistone sprawls and moves away.
Pistone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pistone is looking to advance position but Jarnkarl won't allow it.
Jarnkarl has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pistone is working away from the top position though.
Pistone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jarnkarl sees it coming and defends easily.
Jarnkarl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jarnkarl gets full guard.
Jarnkarl trying to keep a closed guard but Pistone is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jarnkarl is keeping the position for now.
Jarnkarl wants to sweep here but Pistone controlling him for the moment.
Pistone wants to pass the guard but Jarnkarl is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pistone looking to sit in guard and control but Jarnkarl gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jarnkarl wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.
Jarnkarl engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pistone working for a triangle but Jarnkarl defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jarnkarl looking to pass the guard.
Jarnkarl is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pistone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jarnkarl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Pistone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarnkarl manages to get himself to full guard.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkarl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarnkarl trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pistone trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarnkarl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pistone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jarnkarl looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jarnkarl looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jarnkarl!
Jarnkarl grinds an elbow into Pistone's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arni Jarnkarl will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pistone blocks a head kick by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl ducks under a wild hook from Pistone.
A little feinted left hand from Jarnkarl on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pistone scores with a head kick. Jarnkarl tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jarnkarl misses with an uppercut.
Pistone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jarnkarl dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pistone. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Pistone.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pistone, as that shot connected.
Pistone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pistone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarnkarl.
Pistone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jarnkarl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pistone tries to avoid it but Jarnkarl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pistone to the ground. Pistone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jarnkarl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pistone slips under a jab.
Jarnkarl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pistone with a jab.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl lands a nice hook to Pistone's body. Pistone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pistone lands a front kick.
Jarnkarl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Pistone.
Pistone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pistone feints a jab promting Jarnkarl to slip. Pistone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jarnkarl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone moves out of range of the strikes.
Jarnkarl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarnkarl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jarnkarl. Pistone does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pistone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pistone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jarnkarl defends it well.
Pistone connects with a high kick.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jarnkarl darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pistone tried to score with a low kick but Jarnkarl checks it.
Pistone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jarnkarl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarnkarl misses the target.
Jarnkarl blocks a low kick nicely.
Pistone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jarnkarl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pistone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone defending well as Jarnkarl loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone thuds his right hand into Jarnkarl's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pistone lands a body shot.
Pistone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jarnkarl.
Pistone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarnkarl checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jarnkarl misses with a wild body shot.
Pistone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jarnkarl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pistone's calf.
That kick from Jarnkarl tenderised Pistone's leg. Pistone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pistone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jarnkarl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pistone throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pistone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pistone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pistone throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl tries to score with a low kick but Pistone moves his leg out of the way.
Pistone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jarnkarl checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Jarnkarl misses.
Joe Pistone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarnkarl lands with a shot to the body.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl checks a low kick from Pistone.
Jarnkarl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Pistone tries to counter it with a takedown but Jarnkarl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jarnkarl takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pistone misses with a low kick as Jarnkarl jumps back.
Jarnkarl scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pistone in his tracks.
Pistone walks into a left hand.
Pistone throws a head kick that Jarnkarl semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarnkarl takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pistone is looking to slow Jarnkarl down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Pistone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pistone throws a shot to the body.
Pistone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pistone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pistone throws a good cross that connects.
Jarnkarl connects with a leg kick. Pistone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jarnkarl looks to land a body kick but Pistone moved away.
Pistone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pistone.
Jarnkarl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jarnkarl blocks a low kick nicely.
Jarnkarl appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pistone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarnkarl. That did some damage!
Pistone wants to slow Jarnkarl down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pistone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pistone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a good cross that connects.
Pistone drops his hands momentarily and Jarnkarl takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl drives through and clinches with Pistone against the cage.
Jarnkarl blocks a body shot from Pistone.
Pistone tries to stall but Jarnkarl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pistone tries to work over Jarnkarl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pistone blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarnkarl.
Pistone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jarnkarl has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pistone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pistone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jarnkarl prevents a body shot from Pistone.
Pistone has Jarnkarl pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarnkarl manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jarnkarl throws a punch but it's blocked by Pistone.
A right hook to the body lands for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch.
Pistone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pistone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarnkarl.
Pistone misses with a knee strike.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jarnkarl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl pushes Pistone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl lands a hook that snaps the head of Pistone backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarnkarl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarnkarl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pistone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pistone throws a right hand that misses
and Jarnkarl counters with a stiff right hand.
Pistone is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarnkarl.
Pistone is still on wobbly legs! Can Jarnkarl finish him?
Pistone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pistone seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarnkarl jabs Pistone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Jarnkarl.
Pistone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jarnkarl is out of range and Pistone settles back down.
Pistone scores with a takedown into Jarnkarl's guard.
Jarnkarl lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl with a nice head shot there.
Jarnkarl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pistone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jarnkarl works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pistone tries to roll over but Jarnkarl keeps him under control.
Pistone moves into full guard.
Pistone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Jarnkarl trying to control but Pistone is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarnkarl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pistone wants to sweep but no luck.
Jarnkarl wants to control from the top but Pistone keeps moving.
Pistone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jarnkarl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Hunter's hideout inform us that Pistone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jarnkarl stands up over Pistone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jarnkarl throws out a leg kick but Pistone moves out of range and Jarnkarl only half commits.
Pistone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pistone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jarnkarl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jarnkarl throws a front kick that sends Pistone stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jarnkarl.
A big left from Jarnkarl misses.
Jarnkarl checks a leg kick nicely.
Pistone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jarnkarl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jarnkarl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pistone moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pistone cracks Jarnkarl with an open hand slap.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Pistone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Jarnkarl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarnkarl chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pistone can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl moves into the clinch.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch.
Jarnkarl stalling in the clinch but Pistone improves position.
Jarnkarl digs a right hand into Pistone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pistone's gas tank.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pistone fails to land.
Jarnkarl gets through Pistone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pistone tries to throw a body punch but Jarnkarl avoids it by throwing Pistone back against the cage.
Pistone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jarnkarl lands an uppercut.
Pistone scores with a shot to the side of Jarnkarl's head.
Pistone lands with a right to the head.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pistone backwards.
Pistone misses with a knee to the head.
Jarnkarl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarnkarl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pistone.
Pistone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pistone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pistone looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jarnkarl has denied him.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pistone pushes Jarnkarl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jarnkarl struggles to land a body shot inside as Pistone controls his hands.
Jarnkarl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pistone throws a head punch that misses.
Pistone is looking to break free of the clinch but Jarnkarl has double underhooks.
Pistone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pistone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarnkarl tries to work over Pistone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jarnkarl scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarnkarl blocks an uppercut.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pistone backwards.
Jarnkarl tries a body shot but Pistone blocks it.
Jarnkarl pushes Pistone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jarnkarl gets underhooks to prevent Pistone's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pistone.
Pistone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jarnkarl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jarnkarl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pistone at a distance.
Jarnkarl lands with an uppercut that bounces Pistone off the cage and back into range.
Pistone 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.
Pistone missing with a left hand there. Jarnkarl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pistone throws a shot from downtown. Jarnkarl moves away and avoids it.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the side of Pistone's head but Pistone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jarnkarl scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pistone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
And Pistone tries to counter it with a takedown but Jarnkarl pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pistone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Pistone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pistone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jarnkarl defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pistone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pistone tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarnkarl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jarnkarl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pistone.
An inside leg kick from Pistone misses.
Pistone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jarnkarl is able to avoid easily.
Jarnkarl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pistone lands a jab.
Pistone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pistone misses with a low kick.
Pistone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pistone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pistone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arni Jarnkarl had his way with Joe Pistone in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jarnkarl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarnkarl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pistone.
Jarnkarl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pistone.
Jarnkarl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pistone.
Pistone throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jarnkarl cracks Pistone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jarnkarl throws out a loose jab but Pistone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pistone feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot by Pistone.
Pistone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jarnkarl momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pistone throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl checks it.
Pistone connects with a crisp jab.
Jarnkarl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pistone.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jarnkarl.
Pistone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick that knocks Pistone off balance momentarily.
Pistone connects with a right hand. Jarnkarl shakes it off.
Jarnkarl keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarnkarl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pistone is able to avoid easily.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Pistone moves out of range.
Pistone thumps Jarnkarl with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick that misses.
Jarnkarl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pistone with the counter takedown but Jarnkarl avoids it easily.
Pistone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pistone connects with a body shot that sends Jarnkarl's belly button to the back.
Joe Pistone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pistone.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Pistone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pistone goes for a double leg but Jarnkarl avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jarnkarl continues to drive forward.
A left lands for Jarnkarl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl moves out of range as Pistone throws a body kick.
Pistone tries to move into range but Jarnkarl moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jarnkarl scores with a hook to the body. Pistone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pistone misses the body punch
and Jarnkarl counters with a leg kick.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick that knocks Pistone off balance momentarily.
Pistone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jarnkarl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick as Pistone jumps back.
Jarnkarl blocks a head kick by Pistone.
Arni Jarnkarl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarnkarl lands a jab-cross combination.
Pistone misses with a kick to the body.
Jarnkarl throws a jab but it's blocked by Pistone.
Jarnkarl lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Jarnkarl.
Pistone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jarnkarl on the side of the head.
Jarnkarl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pistone.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pistone.
Pistone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Pistone moved away.
Jarnkarl scores with a head kick. Pistone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone throws a hook but Jarnkarl blocks it.
Pistone misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pistone's head backwards.
A solid body kick from Jarnkarl.
Pistone moves forwards but Jarnkarl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jarnkarl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pistone.
Pistone sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Jarnkarl to the ground! Pistone dives into full mount looking to finish!
Jarnkarl is rocked!
It looks like Arni Jarnkarl has been cut.
Pistone prevents Jarnkarl from getting the reversal.
Oh Jarnkarl is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pistone avoids the attempt from Jarnkarl to control.
Jarnkarl stops Pistone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pistone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jarnkarl has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jarnkarl!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pistone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arni Jarnkarl.
I think Jarnkarl has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arni Jarnkarl!
Arni Jarnkarl retains his welterweight title!
Arni Jarnkarl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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