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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minasian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX4b4eyEwI8 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Austin tried to counter with a leg kick but Minasian avoided it.
Austin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minasian was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Minasian lands the left hand.
Austin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minasian connects with a nice looking jab.
Minasian moves away from the strike by Austin.
Austin jabs at Minasian's body.
Minasian moves out of range of the body kick from Austin.
A big right from Austin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Minasian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Minasian throws a right hand that misses
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin throws a lazy head kick
and Minasian counters with a nice leg kick.
Minasian lands with a hook. Austin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Austin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minasian to score with a decent uppercut.
Minasian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minasian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Austin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minasian slips a straight right by Austin.
Minasian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Minasian.
Minasian lands a nice hook to Austin's body. Austin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Austin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Minasian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minasian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Minasian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minasian looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Austin coming out on top.
Austin lands with an uppercut that bounces Minasian off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Austin. That snapped Minasian's head back.
Austin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Minasian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Austin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Austin throws a jab when Minasian was well out of range.
Austin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Austin throws a hook to the side of Minasian's head but Minasian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minasian flicks out a counter leg kick but Austin steps away.
Minasian swings widly with a right hand
and Austin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minasian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Minasian moves away from the strike by Austin.
Austin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Minasian! But no joy.
Minasian throws a hook to the side of Austin's head but Austin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minasian throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Austin crashing down! Austin tries to stagger back to his feet but Minasian just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Austin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Minasian!
A victorious Arthur Minasian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rocky Austin was interviewed post fight and said 'This fight was a work.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry HuaHua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law has chosen K.C.S. as his entrance music. Henry HuaHua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry HuaHua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshall Law!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws out a loose jab but HuaHua uses good head movement to avoid it.
HuaHua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Law tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from HuaHua is predictable there
letting Law counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Law.
HuaHua lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into range.
Law clobbers HuaHua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
HuaHua misses with a low kick.
Law swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Law throws a body shot but no joy.
Law scores with a nice strike.
HuaHua is rocked!
HuaHua gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Law gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Law!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marshall Law made sure he mentioned Brazil War House (Laundry 90%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrose Chisholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Editiny Dick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chisholm has his hands on Dick's head, controlling the position.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chisholm looking to control.
Chisholm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chisholm wants to stand up but Dick is controlling him.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chisholm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chisholm trying to control the position here.
Chisholm wants to stand but Dick is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chisholm.
Dick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chisholm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Chisholm.
Chisholm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID250K) in the buildup to the fight.
Chisholm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chisholm tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body. Dick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dick thuds his right hand into Chisholm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dick takes a swing at Chisholm's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm tries to land a front kick but Dick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chisholm just misses with a punch to the body.
Chisholm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dick scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chisholm scores with a jab.
Chisholm scores with a nice strike.
Chisholm wants to clinch.
Dick appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chisholm misses with a two punch combination.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Dick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dick.
Dick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chisholm's head.
Chisholm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick fails with the takedown
and Chisholm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chisholm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dick connects with a crisp jab.
Chisholm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dick's head.
Chisholm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chisholm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chisholm.
Dick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown. Chisholm tries to sprawl out of it but Dick keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chisholm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chisholm swings for the body but Dick moves out of range.
Chisholm looks to land a combination but Dick avoids it well.
Dick keeps the fight on the outside.
Dick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dick misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Chisholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Chisholm misses with a body punch.
Chisholm misses with a punch to the body.
Chisholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ambrose Chisholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chisholm misses with a hook.
Dick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chisholm fails to land with a series of punches.
Chisholm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dick.
No joy there for Chisholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Chisholm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chisholm ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dick blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Chisholm does no damage.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisholm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chisholm misses with a lunging right hand
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chisholm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chisholm bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chisholm misses with a straight left.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Dick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chisholm lunges at Dick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dick's hand.
Chisholm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dick walks into a straight right hand from Chisholm.
An inside leg kick from Chisholm misses.
Chisholm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chisholm gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick is trying to drag Chisholm to the mat but Chisholm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chisholm tries to stall but Dick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dick wants a takedown but no success here.
Dick prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick tries for a takedown but Chisholm manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chisholm.
Dick tries to score a body lock takedown but Chisholm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dick wants a takedown.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Dick blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Dick blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm is pressed up against the cage. Dick has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chisholm down to the mat. Chisholm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chisholm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chisholm.
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Chisholm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chisholm takes a swing at Dick's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chisholm.
Chisholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chisholm has closed the distance and engaged Dick in a clinch.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Chisholm.
Chisholm gets underhooks to prevent Dick's takedown attempt.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Dick letting Chisholm take a breather here.
Chisholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Dick is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chisholm tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dick is working for takedown but Chisholm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chisholm tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Chisholm can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Chisholm tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm digs a right hand underneath Dick's ribcage. Dick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chisholm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chisholm has Dick pressed against the cage.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chisholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dick breaks from the clinch.
Chisholm closes the distance and pushes Dick back into the cage.
Chisholm trying to stall but Dick improves his position.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Dick has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chisholm clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Chisholm manages to stand up with Dick still on his back. Eventually Dick drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chisholm clobbers Dick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chisholm throws a looping overhand right but Dick ducks down to avoid it.
Chisholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Chisholm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambrose Chisholm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chisholm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chisholm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Chisholm.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick misses with a hook. Chisholm ducked under it nicely.
Chisholm throws a front kick that sends Dick stumbling back into the cage.
Chisholm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dick counters with a straight right hand.
Chisholm tries to clinch up.
Chisholm scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm throws a body punch but Dick moves out of range.
Dick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
A good leg kick by Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm darts in and clinches Dick up against the cage.
Dick blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Dick prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Dick is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chisholm can't fight it off and eventually Dick manages to take the fight to the floor. Chisholm looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chisholm pushes Dick off and gets back to his feet.
Dick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dick dips to his left and cracks Chisholm with an uppercut!
Chisholm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chisholm is looking to clinch but Dick is avoiding it.
Chisholm fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisholm misses with a two punch combination.
Dick misses with a hook
and Chisholm counters with a straight right hand.
Dick avoids the body shot from Chisholm.
Dick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dick misses with a wild combination.
Chisholm tries to clinch there but Dick circles away.
Dick seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chisholm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dick.
Chisholm tries to clinch but Dick is having none of it.
Chisholm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chisholm.
Chisholm darts in and clinches Dick up against the cage.
Chisholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chisholm prevents it.
Chisholm is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chisholm misses with a body punch.
Dick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chisholm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dick's elbow.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Dick avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Dick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chisholm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Editiny Dick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chisholm misses with a body punch.
Dick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chisholm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm misses with a body punch.
Chisholm tries a body shot but Dick blocks it.
Dick gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm controlling the position for now.
Chisholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chisholm is positioning himself well to prevent Dick advancing to mount.
Dick is pressing down on Chisholm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chisholm is holding on for now.
Dick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chisholm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Dick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chisholm wants to get back to full guard.
Chisholm is looking to get back to is feet but Dick passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambrose Chisholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chisholm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Chisholm!
Editiny Dick spoke after the fight, saying 'Good match, and now I'll be going back home to my wife whose as usual, has a surprise for me on bed'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Stanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flail comes into the arena with Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jeremy Stanford enters the cage!
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stone Flail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Stanford!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flail misses with the body kick
and Stanford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flail is trying to stand up here but Stanford is controlling him well.
Stanford uses his free foot to push down on Flail's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flail.
Stanford goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Flail turns into him and now he's in Stanford's guard.
Flail postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flail knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanford on the ground.
Flail working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Flail throws a big elbow that misses.
Stanford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flail's guard.
Stanford looking to sit in guard and control but Flail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Flail is working Stanford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stanford pulls Flail in close to his closed guard and prevents Flail from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanford looking for a guillotine here but Flail defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flail avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stanford pulls Flail in close to his closed guard and prevents Flail from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stanford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stanford looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanford, not yet.
Flail is working Stanford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flail throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stanford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stanford keeping moving, preventing Flail from controlling successfully.
Stanford has momentary wrist control but Flail slips an elbow through the middle.
Flail working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stanford's head.
Flail looking to pass the guard.
Stanford has his foot on Flail's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flail works his way back into a safe position though.
Flail won't allow Stanford to get back to his feet.
Stanford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flail doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stanford is tightening it up a little... Flail has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Flail reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Flail taps out! Nice BJJ there by Stanford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jeremy Stanford!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Stanford thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkki Heimolainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Erkki Heimolainen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heimolainen misses with an uppercut.
Heimolainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heimolainen 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.
A good leg kick by Kush.
Kush lands with a hook. Heimolainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kush missing with a left hand there. Heimolainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Kush.
Heimolainen wants to slow Kush down by chopping away at his legs.
Donk. Heimolainen catches Kush right on the button with a cross.
Kush 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.
Heimolainen throws a right and a left that Kush avoids nicely.
Kush throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kush punishes Heimolainen's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimolainen scores with a decent looking hook.
Heimolainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heimolainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kush takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kush is rocked!
Kush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Kush is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heimolainen misses with an uppercut.
Heimolainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Heimolainen with a hook.
Kush ducks under a wild hook from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen drops Kush with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kush! Heimolainen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erkki Heimolainen!
A very excited looking Erkki Heimolainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lu Hao!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Hao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bronson!
Hao in side control, throwing shots but Bronson defends.
Bronson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bronson controlling the position well.
Bronson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson trying to hold on to Hao's head to control him but Hao postures up.
Hao is keen to just control but Bronson is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao throwing shots but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Hao wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
Hao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hao lands a nice short elbow.
Hao is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bronson is looking to control Hao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronson avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bronson 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.
Bronson tries to roll over but Hao keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range.
Hao wants to counter the offense by Bronson and move into the clinch position.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson misses with the combination.
Hao tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Bronson gets tackled into the cage by Hao. Hao maintains the clinch.
Hao pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Hao fails to land.
Hao misses with the head strike.
Hao swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao.
Hao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao controls his hands.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson prevents a body shot from Hao.
Hao has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Hao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Hao controls the action.
Hao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hao misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronson.
Hao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bronson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao can turn it around.
Bronson works on Hao's body with a couple of short punches.
Bronson wants the takedown. Hao is fighting it off but Bronson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hao's guard against the cage.
Bronson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bronson has managed to get both his arms back between Hao's legs - danger averted.
Hao working for submissions but it's allowed Bronson to get to half guard.
Bronson working over Hao with some ground and pound. Hao looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bronson lands with a punch from half guard.
Hao actively working from the bottom here.
Hao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lu Hao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hao gets tackled into the cage by Bronson. Bronson maintains the clinch.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao.
A left lands for Bronson.
Hao 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.
Hao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao tries a quick counter leg kick but Bronson is wise to it.
Bronson is looking to clinch but Hao is avoiding it.
Hao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Hao.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Hao with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hao.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson tests Hao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bronson misses with a right hand
and Hao counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Bronson.
Hao defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Hao feints a counter leg kick.
Bronson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson swings for the body but Hao moves out of range.
Hao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hao scores with a nice head shot.
That kick from Hao tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hao moves away.
Hao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Hao throws a sloppy body shot
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Hao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bronson.
Hao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Hao slips the punch.
Hao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bronson throws a body punch but Hao moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hao wants to counter the offense by Bronson and move into the clinch position.
Hao wants to land a leg kick but Bronson is out of range.
A nice combination there by Hao.
Bronson takes a swing at Hao's ribcage but misses.
Hao tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bronson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Hao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hao sprawls and moves away.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bronson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bronson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronson slips a straight right by Hao.
Bronson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao throws out the jab.
Hao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronson jabs at Hao's body.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hao misses.
Bronson misses with a left hand
and Hao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao.
Bill Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Hao's head but Hao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Hao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Bronson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao is just out of range.
Bronson swings for the body but Hao moves out of range.
Bronson thuds his right hand into Hao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Hao tenderised Bronson's leg. Bronson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hao fakes the leg kick and cracks Bronson in the body.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao throws a series of strikes that have Bronson backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bronson is fending him off so far but Hao persists. Nope, Bronson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Hao's shoulder, as Hao tries to avoid the shot.
Hao throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Hao looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Hao connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hao has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hao lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson 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.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Hao throws a counter combo.
Hao lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily.
Hao tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao misses the target.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Hao moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Hao is out of range.
Hao moves to clinch but Bronson breaks away
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao! But no joy.
Hao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson lands a head shot.
Hao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bronson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hao.
Hao wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Bronson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bronson won't be happy with that.
Bronson manages to get back to half guard.
Hao is looking to take a break and control but Bronson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lu Hao has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao avoids the attempt from Bronson to control.
Hao punching from mount but Bronson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bronson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bronson holds on to Hao around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hao 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco LeBaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocco LeBaron could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jorge Domingo's chin.
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215 lbs
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocco LeBaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBaron missing with a left hand there. Domingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Domingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Domingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Domingo throws a series of punches but LeBaron moves out of range.
Rocco LeBaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBaron slips under a jab.
Domingo with a nice cross.
A left lands for Domingo.
Domingo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as LeBaron is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Domingo misses its intended target.
LeBaron fires out a quick counter leg kick but Domingo just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Domingo finds it's way through LeBaron's defenses.
Nice defenses there by Domingo.
LeBaron explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
LeBaron tries to work over Domingo's front leg with a kick but Domingo checks it.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBaron manages to avoid it.
LeBaron connects with a leg kick. Domingo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Domingo throws a series of punches but LeBaron moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBaron fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
LeBaron cracks Domingo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Domingo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Domingo lands an impressive looking overhand right. LeBaron doesn't seem phased though.
LeBaron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Domingo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting LeBaron counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by LeBaron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBaron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Domingo scores with a body shot.
Domingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from LeBaron.
LeBaron slips a straight right by Domingo.
LeBaron misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Domingo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Domingo looks to land a left hand but LeBaron moved out of range nicely.
Domingo needs to keep his hands up - LeBaron had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Domingo.
Domingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
LeBaron slips under a jab from Domingo.
LeBaron throws a right and a left that Domingo avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBaron defending well as Domingo loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBaron circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBaron tried to score with a low kick but Domingo checks it.
LeBaron tries to land a body kick
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
Domingo lands a jab.
LeBaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domingo moves away.
LeBaron scoring well with a low kick there.
Domingo takes one to the side of the head.
LeBaron throws a lazy right hand but Domingo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Domingo! But no joy.
Domingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Domingo backs away, LeBaron returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Domingo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
LeBaron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Domingo's calf.
LeBaron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LeBaron, as that shot connected.
LeBaron misses the shot to the body.
LeBaron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Domingo lands with a hook. LeBaron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
and LeBaron counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws the left hand but LeBaron avoids the punch easily.
LeBaron is looking to slow Domingo down with leg kicks.
Domingo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LeBaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBaron tries a head kick but it misses.
Domingo blocks a head kick by LeBaron.
A big right from Domingo misses.
LeBaron looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Domingo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from LeBaron - the referee stops the clock and Domingo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says LeBaron. Domingo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
LeBaron dodges the punch combination from Domingo.
LeBaron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBaron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Domingo.
Domingo misses with an uppercut
letting LeBaron counter with a right hand.
It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBaron moves out of range as Domingo strikes.
Domingo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Domingo misses with a lunging right hand
and LeBaron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Domingo misses.
A combination from Domingo does no damage.
Domingo misses with a body shot
and LeBaron counters with a nice body kick.
Domingo looks winded!
LeBaron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeBaron digs a good body shot into Domingo's ribs.
LeBaron misses with a body kick.
Domingo unleashes a big counter combination but LeBaron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LeBaron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Domingo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeBaron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Domingo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domingo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
LeBaron lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
LeBaron jabs Domingo right on the nose. Domingo blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco LeBaron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Domingo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LeBaron misses with an uppercut. Domingo saw that one coming.
Domingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBaron.
LeBaron tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBaron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Domingo on the side of the head.
Domingo cracks LeBaron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LeBaron cracks Domingo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. LeBaron has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Domingo to stand back up!
Domingo is rocked!
LeBaron lands with a big right hook that stumbles Domingo - he's out on his feet here! LeBaron follows up with another monster hook that separates Domingo from consciousness! Domingo falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! LeBaron stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocco LeBaron!
In his post fight interview, Rocco LeBaron started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orange Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas has chosen Go For a Soda by Kim Mitchell as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Douglas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orange Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas catches Joe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas throws a fast counter high kick but Joe manages to duck under it in time.
Douglas needs to keep his hands up - Joe had a free shot at his head there.
Joe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Douglas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joe staying out of range there.
Douglas misses with a leg kick.
Joe throws a leg kick but Douglas sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Douglas.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe dips to his left and cracks Douglas with an uppercut!
Douglas is looking to land body kicks.
Joe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Douglas takes a step back to recover.
Joe misses with an uppercut
and Douglas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Joe misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas walks into a left hand.
A big left from Douglas misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Douglas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joe throws a nice head kick!
Joe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Joe lands but Douglas takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jack Douglas has been cut.
Joe throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Douglas manages to avoid it.
Douglas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Douglas throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Douglas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Joe!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe manages to get back to half guard.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joe is controlling Douglas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.
Joe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Douglas.
Joe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Douglas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Douglas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douglas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joe has his foot on Douglas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Douglas works his way back into a safe position though.
Joe pulls Douglas in to control the position.
Joe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douglas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Douglas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Douglas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Douglas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Douglas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Joe wants to sweep here but Douglas controlling him for the moment.
Joe has momentary wrist control but Douglas slips an elbow through the middle.
Joe is rocked!
Douglas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oh Joe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas postures up.
Douglas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Douglas pushing down on Joe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe taking some punishment here, with Douglas in his half guard.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe trying to control from the bottom.
Douglas is nestled in close to Joe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Douglas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
Douglas lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe wants to control but Douglas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
Douglas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Joe wants to control the action here but instead Douglas manages to pass to full mount!
Douglas landing shots from mount.
Joe working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Douglas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Douglas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Douglas dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Douglas lands a big head kick that sends Joe to the canvas! Douglas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Douglas!
Jack Douglas gave a mention to Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rude Moogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
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244 lbs
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World class MT
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rude Moogle!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moogle tries to clinch up
enabling A Bomb to counter with a crisp jab.
A Bomb blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like A Bomb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moogle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before A Bomb has time to react.
A Bomb missing with a left hand there. Moogle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Bomb moves away.
A Bomb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A Bomb moves into the clinch successfully.
A Bomb throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Rude Moogle has been cut.
A Bomb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moogle's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Bomb.
Moogle blocks the elbow strike.
A Bomb drops Moogle with a big knee straight up the middle! Moogle is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Moogle is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moogle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Moogle.
A Bomb throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A left lands for Moogle.
Moogle swats away the attempt to clinch by A Bomb.
Moogle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A Bomb drops Moogle with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Moogle looks back up at him and smiles so A Bomb waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Moogle misses with a head kick.
A Bomb throws a counter high kick but Moogle was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moogle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moogle misses the jab.
Moogle misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moogle 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.
A Bomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Moogle.
Rude Moogle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moogle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and A Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
Moogle is still on wobbly legs! Can A Bomb finish him?
A head kick misses from Moogle.
A Bomb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moogle seems to have recovered his senses.
Some bone on bone action there as A Bomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moogle misses with a low kick.
A Bomb lands a big right hand that sends Moogle crashing to the mat! A Bomb stays standing though and waves Moogle back to his feet!
Moogle throws a lazy uppercut
and A Bomb counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calm Like A Bomb!
A victorious Calm Like A Bomb 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arunas Samusiovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Opdauhl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Opdauhl's choice of entrance music: Ludacris-Get Back. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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200 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arunas Samusiovas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Terry Opdauhl!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Opdauhl connects with a right hand. Samusiovas shakes it off.
Opdauhl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Opdauhl 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.
An inside leg kick from Opdauhl misses.
Opdauhl misses with a straight left.
Opdauhl misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samusiovas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Opdauhl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.
Opdauhl swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Samusiovas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Opdauhl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opdauhl misses with a hook to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Opdauhl.
Samusiovas is looking to counter punch.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Opdauhl slaps the foot to one side.
Terry Opdauhl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samusiovas is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Samusiovas moves forwards but Opdauhl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
and Opdauhl counters with a left to the body.
Opdauhl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Opdauhl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Opdauhl throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Opdauhl misses the target.
A punch combination from Samusiovas misses.
Opdauhl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas clinches up with Opdauhl and pushes him back against the cage.
Opdauhl throws a head punch that misses.
Opdauhl has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Opdauhl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Opdauhl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samusiovas 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.
Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Opdauhl controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Opdauhl - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Samusiovas fails to land.
Opdauhl blocks a body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Opdauhl.
Samusiovas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Opdauhl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl slows down the pace here.
Opdauhl tries to work over Samusiovas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Opdauhl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Opdauhl misses with some punches.
Opdauhl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Opdauhls head.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Opdauhl's elbow.
Opdauhl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samusiovas.
It looks like Terry Opdauhl has been cut.
Samusiovas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Opdauhl up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Opdauhl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Opdauhl working aggressively here.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas lands with a left to the head.
Opdauhl blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Opdauhl can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
Opdauhl misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas taking a breather.
Opdauhl blocks a body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Opdauhl misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Samusiovas.
Opdauhl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Terry Opdauhl's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Opdauhl cracks the inside of Samusiovas's front leg.
Arunas Samusiovas is winning the standup battle so far.
Opdauhl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Opdauhl throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samusiovas.
Opdauhl throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Opdauhl lands a right hook to the body.
Opdauhl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Opdauhl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samusiovas rather than just go for the knockout.
Opdauhl misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdauhl swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Opdauhl throws a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Opdauhl throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Opdauhl. Opdauhl circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samusiovas is looking to clinch.
Opdauhl moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.
Opdauhl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arunas Samusiovas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Opdauhl just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Opdauhl.
A shot to the body from Opdauhl misses
and Samusiovas counters with a left and a right that stings Opdauhl.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Opdauhl sees coming a mile off.
Opdauhl throws a solid leg kick but Samusiovas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Opdauhl.
Samusiovas tries to clinch up.
Samusiovas looks to land a combination but Opdauhl avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Opdauhl throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Opdauhl lands an overhand right.
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas moves out of range as Opdauhl throws a body kick.
Opdauhl misses the jab.
Samusiovas lands with a cross.
Opdauhl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Opdauhl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with a left to the body.
Opdauhl blocks a leg kick.
Opdauhl appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Opdauhl lands with a cross.
Opdauhl throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Opdauhl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Samusiovas defending well as Opdauhl loads up on a big left hand.
Opdauhl misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samusiovas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Opdauhl swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Opdauhl lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Opdauhl misses
and Samusiovas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Opdauhl checks it
and Opdauhl counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Opdauhl 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Opdauhl throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Opdauhl moved away.
Opdauhl misses with a lunging right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a thumping low kick.
Opdauhl tries a low kick but Samusiovas avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Opdauhl thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Opdauhl scores with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Opdauhl.
Samusiovas throws a counter high kick but Opdauhl was just alert enough to avoid it.
Opdauhl misses with a leg kick
and Opdauhl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Opdauhl blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas is looking to clinch.
Samusiovas lands with a cross.
Samusiovas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Opdauhl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Samusiovas to score with a decent uppercut.
Opdauhl lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Samusiovas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Opdauhl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Opdauhl misses with a hook to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a body kick.
Opdauhl throws a leg kick but Samusiovas moved away.
Opdauhl throws a hook but Samusiovas avoids it easily.
Opdauhl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl connects with a solid leg kick.
Opdauhl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Opdauhl ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Opdauhl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Opdauhl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samusiovas punishes Opdauhl's body with a nice straight punch.
Opdauhl misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Opdauhl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Opdauhl. That's going to slow Samusiovas down.
Opdauhl misses with a body shot.
Opdauhl misses with a left hand
and Samusiovas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Opdauhl slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Opdauhl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Opdauhl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Opdauhl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Opdauhl with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samusiovas counters with a one-two to the body.
Opdauhl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opdauhl connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Opdauhl blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Opdauhl misses with a hook.
Samusiovas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Opdauhl - just one landing.
A jab from Opdauhl misses.
Opdauhl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Samusiovas closes the distance and clinches.
Samusiovas gets through Opdauhl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas wants to get back to striking at distance but Opdauhl won't allow it.
Samusiovas breaks the clinch.
Opdauhl with a jab.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. Opdauhl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Opdauhl thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas counters with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Opdauhl off balance momentarily.
Opdauhl is looking to land body kicks.
As Opdauhl backs away, Samusiovas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Opdauhl misses with an uppercut.
Opdauhl takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Opdauhl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Opdauhl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samusiovas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Opdauhl scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Opdauhl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opdauhl misses with a wild body shot.
Opdauhl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samusiovas dips to his left and cracks Opdauhl with an uppercut!
Samusiovas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Opdauhl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Opdauhl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Opdauhl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is looking to counter with a body kick.
Opdauhl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samusiovas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arunas Samusiovas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Opdauhl blocks the body kick.
Opdauhl lands a nice looking body shot.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the body.
Opdauhl takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Opdauhl has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samusiovas tests Opdauhl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Opdauhl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Opdauhl misses the jab.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Opdauhl is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdauhl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Opdauhl throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Opdauhl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Opdauhl throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Opdauhl down.
Opdauhl throws a front kick that sends Samusiovas stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas missing with a left hand there. Opdauhl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Opdauhl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Samusiovas connects with a crisp jab.
Opdauhl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Opdauhl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a nice leg kick.
Opdauhl fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Opdauhl gets tackled into the cage by Samusiovas. Samusiovas maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas working aggressively here.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Opdauhl misses with a punch to the body.
Opdauhl swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samusiovas is working Opdauhl over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opdauhl.
A head punch on the inside from Samusiovas fails to land.
Opdauhl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Opdauhl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl misses with a body punch.
Opdauhl lands a hook that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Opdauhl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Arunas Samusiovas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Opdauhl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samusiovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Samusiovas blocks the low kick.
Opdauhl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas delivers a nice body kick.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Opdauhl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Opdauhl lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Samusiovas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samusiovas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Opdauhl misses with a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Opdauhl finds it's way round the side to connect with Samusiovas's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Opdauhl.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Samusiovas.
Opdauhl thuds a left hand into Samusiovas's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Opdauhl throws the left hand but Samusiovas avoids the punch easily.
It appears Samusiovas was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas had his way with Terry Opdauhl in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Opdauhl throws the kick towards the body but Samusiovas avoids it.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Opdauhl throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas is looking to counter with a body kick.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Opdauhl is out of range.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Opdauhl misses with a wild body shot.
Opdauhl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdauhl jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Opdauhl gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samusiovas counters with a stiff right hand.
Samusiovas misses with a right hand
and Opdauhl counters with a body kick that stops Samusiovas in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdauhl connects with a crisp jab.
Opdauhl checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Opdauhl.
Samusiovas looks to land a combination but Opdauhl avoids it well.
Opdauhl tries to counter with a clinch but Samusiovas shakes him off and moves away.
Opdauhl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Opdauhl throws a right hand that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Samusiovas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body kick from Opdauhl.
A bone on bone clash there as Opdauhl blocks the leg kick.
Samusiovas backing away here, and Opdauhl unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Opdauhl has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
A big right from Opdauhl misses.
Samusiovas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Opdauhl misses with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Terry Opdauhl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opdauhl throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a two punch combo.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opdauhl.
Opdauhl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Opdauhl.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Opdauhl has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Opdauhl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samusiovas.
A jab lands there for Opdauhl.
Samusiovas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samusiovas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Samusiovas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdauhl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Opdauhl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Opdauhl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Opdauhl misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Opdauhl to score with a decent uppercut.
Samusiovas cracks Opdauhl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Opdauhl looks for a takedown but Samusiovas sprawls well.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick which misses Opdauhl's front leg but catches the back leg as Opdauhl tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas gets a clinch.
Opdauhl swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas breaks the clinch.
Samusiovas avoids the body shot from Opdauhl.
A low kick from Opdauhl is predictable there
and Samusiovas counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Samusiovas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Opdauhl cracks Samusiovas with a good jab.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Opdauhl.
Samusiovas checks the leg kick.
Opdauhl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samusiovas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
Arunas Samusiovas retains his middleweight title!
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