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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Vomacka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Psirico - Lepo Lepo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Karel Vomacka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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274 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karel Vomacka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Flavio Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vomacka is looking to clinch but Nascimento is avoiding it.
Nascimento leaves Vomacka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Nascimento.
Vomacka shoots in but Nascimento avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've been hearing reports that Vomacka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vomacka pushes Nascimento up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vomacka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nascimento lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nascimento.
Nascimento on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nascimento lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vomacka or not.
Vomacka is breathing heavily.
Nascimento scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Nascimento.
A left hand lands to the body for Nascimento.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nascimento pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nascimento.
Nascimento lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nascimento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nascimento cracks Vomacka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nascimento has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Vomacka to stand back up!
Vomacka is rocked!
It looks like Karel Vomacka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento clinches up against the ropes.
Oh Vomacka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nascimento dips a shoulder and cracks Vomacka with a mighty uppercut! Vomacka falls back against the ropes and Nascimento unloads with a barrage of strikes! Vomacka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nascimento screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flavio Nascimento!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takem Downem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related. Takem Downem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maciej Zegan's chin.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takem Downem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Maciej Zegan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downem is defended easily by Zegan.
Zegan scores with a head kick. Downem tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Takem Downem has been cut.
Zegan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zegan lands a nice elbow.
Zegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zegan throws a shot to the body.
Downem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zegan sprawls well. Zegan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Downem gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downem throws a leg kick but Zegan moved away.
Zegan throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Downem's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Zegan dives in looking to finish as Downem flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Zegan's strikes! Zegan is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Downem's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Downem was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Zegan!
Maciej Zegan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McDonald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Get Busy Living. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vince Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ronnie McDonald has been cut.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hardy 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.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy manages to get to full guard.
Hardy working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hardy wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hardy has a closed guard, preventing McDonald from standing up.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
McDonald trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hardy wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardy sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hardy is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the head.
McDonald looking to ground and pound but Hardy is blocking nicely.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
McDonald is trying to control here but Hardy has managed to regain half guard.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardy defends it well.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Hardy is defending well.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardy defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Hardy from improving his position.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Hardy is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald controlling the pace.
Hardy wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Hardy tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
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 Ronnie McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ronnie McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDonald.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
McDonald is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looking for a submission but Hardy manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hardy wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hardy pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Ronnie McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hardy misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Hardy is avoiding it.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronnie McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardy circles away.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hardy slips a jab from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardy! But no joy.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald prevents Hardy from improving his position.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald is working for a kimura but Hardy is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McDonald throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardy to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
Hardy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hardy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hardy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hardy!
Hardy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronnie McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDonald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McDonald distracts Hardy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hardy is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hardy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardy is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardy trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hardy is one step ahead there.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hardy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald trying to control from Hardy's half guard. Hardy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Hardy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Hardy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McDonald has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
Hardy throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronnie McDonald.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie McDonald!
A victorious Ronnie McDonald thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Vince Hardy was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Bismark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Diablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismark comes to the ring accompanied by I Don't Care Anymore - Phil Collins. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johann Bismark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Diablo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bismark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bismark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diablo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diablo wants it to stay on the feet.
Bismark has been working on his balance at Hugs & Kisses, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diablo.
Bismark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diablo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diablo ducks under a wild hook from Bismark.
Bismark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diablo momentarily.
Bismark just misses with a punch to the body.
Diablo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johann Bismark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diablo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bismark.
Diablo dives in and grabs Bismark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bismark pushes down on Diablo's head and hops out.
Diablo with a hook.
Bismark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bismark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diablo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diablo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bismark has time to react.
Bismark throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bismark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diablo.
Bismark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bismark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diablo as he avoids it easily.
Bismark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Santiago Diablo has been cut.
Diablo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bismark is trying to defend but Diablo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bismark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diablo wants to control from the top but Bismark keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bismark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diablo defends it easily.
Diablo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bismark keeping moving, preventing Diablo from controlling successfully.
Diablo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bismark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diablo has managed to get both his arms back between Bismark's legs - danger averted.
Bismark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bismark working for a triangle but Diablo defends it easily.
Diablo landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diablo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diablo laying and praying for a moment but Bismark takes advantage and regains half guard.
Diablo is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Diablo.
Diablo is keen to just control but Bismark is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bismark is looking for a sweep. Diablo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bismark actively working from the bottom here.
Bismark wants to get back to full guard.
Diablo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diablo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bismark is looking to escape.
Diablo controlling the pace for now.
Diablo looking to control but Bismark is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santiago Diablo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Diablo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bismark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diablo misses with a looping right.
Diablo throws a hook to the side of Bismark's head but Bismark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bismark with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diablo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bismark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diablo.
A big left from Bismark misses.
Diablo lands a jab.
Diablo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bismark.
Diablo misses with a hook
and Bismark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diablo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bismark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diablo misses with a straight right.
Diablo moves away from the strike by Bismark.
Diablo misses with an uppercut.
Diablo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Diablo misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bismark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johann Bismark is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bismark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diablo's head backwards.
Diablo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Bismark misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diablo.
It looked like Bismark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diablo.
Diablo misses with a straight left.
Bismark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diablo cracks Bismark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bismark misses with a straight left.
Diablo misses with a takedown attempt - Bismark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diablo feints and as Bismark raises his hands in defense, Diablo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bismark working for a triangle but Diablo defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bismark wants to stand but Diablo is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diablo wants to control from the top but Bismark keeps moving.
Bismark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santiago Diablo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diablo is stalling in the full guard.
Bismark had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diablo defends it easily.
Diablo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bismark working for submissions but it's allowed Diablo to get to half guard.
Diablo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bismark defending well though.
Bismark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diablo pulls his head out easily.
Diablo is working for a kimura but Bismark is defending it quite comfortably.
Diablo works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diablo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bismark is squirming around, avoiding Diablo's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Santiago Diablo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Santiago Diablo's cut.
That's time! Bismark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diablo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diablo is looking to stall here but Bismark recovers full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bismark pushes a forearm under Diablo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diablo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johann Bismark!
Johann Bismark thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazer comes to the ring accompanied by Major Lazer - Pon De Floor. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Major Lazer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lazer misses.
Lazer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pitbull did well to prevent Lazer getting side control.
Pitbull is trying to stand up here but Lazer is controlling him well.
Lazer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pitbull's head.
Lazer 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.
Pitbull has hold of Lazer's hands but Lazer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lazer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pitbull slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lazer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lazer defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pitbull holds on and takes a little breather.
Pitbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lazer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lazer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lazer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pitbull is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pitbull trying to control the position.
Pitbull looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitbull, not yet.
Lazer is posturing up here but Pitbull has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lazer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lazer has to tap! Slick submission there by Pitbull!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alan Pitbull!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alan Pitbull thanked Maximum Vitality for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Major Lazer had this to say: 'thanks for all the love guys'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big J Smiles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smiles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smile Like You Mean It. Bravo has chosen Damian Marley - Confrontation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big J Smiles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiles closes the distance and clinches.
Bravo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bravo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smiles manages to get himself to full guard.
Smiles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bravo is controlling him.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smiles is keeping the position for now.
Smiles is looking to stand up but Bravo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bravo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiles is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo .
Smiles is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo moves nicely into side control.
Smiles wants to get back to his feet but Bravo drags him back down.
Bravo wants to control but Smiles is keeping him busy.
Bravo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bravo is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiles is defending well.
Smiles wants to get back to his feet.
Smiles prevents Bravo from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smiles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bravo laying and praying for a moment but Smiles takes advantage and regains half guard.
Smiles is looking to escape.
Smiles is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo .
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but Smiles defends it.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is pressing down on Smiles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smiles is holding on for now.
Bravo stops Smiles from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bravo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bravo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smiles landing knees to the body.
Smiles utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bravo looks winded!
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles with a knee to the head.
It looks like Joey Rodinerio Bravo has been cut.
Bravo is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
Smiles working Bravo over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiles landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smiles lands a knee to the body.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smiles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not.
Smiles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bravo is rocked!
Smiles lands a big knee! That's hurt Bravo ! Oh, he's all over the place! Smiles lands another knee that sends Bravo to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big J Smiles!
Big J Smiles decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Joey Rodinerio Bravo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sure he applied WD-40 to his body, so i couldn't get a hold of him!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Zarco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
166 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Antonio Zarco!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Mason Graham has been cut.
Zarco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graham.
Zarco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Zarco raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zarco, right into the meat.
Graham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zarco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Graham misses the target.
Graham slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zarco.
Graham checks a low kick from Zarco.
Zarco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zarco has managed to clinch.
Zarco tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
Zarco tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graham swings wildly with an uppercut but Zarco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zarco scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is trying to force a seperation but Zarco has the dominant position.
Zarco tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Graham fails to land.
Graham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graham lands an uppercut.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zarco backwards.
Graham is trying to break the clinch but Zarco has him pressed against the ropes.
Zarco scores with a hook to the body.
Zarco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Graham's face.
Graham throws a punch but it's blocked by Zarco.
Zarco blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Zarco as the two fighters clinch.
Zarco looking to throw knees to the head but Graham is blocking nicely.
Graham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zarco backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zarco missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Zarco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zarco blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zarco.
Graham wants to break free but Zarco has control.
Zarco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zarco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zarco putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Graham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zarco tries a body shot but Graham blocks it.
Zarco looking to throw knees to the head but Graham is blocking nicely.
Graham misses with a punch to the body.
Zarco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Zarco struggles to land a body shot inside as Graham controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham struggles to land a body shot inside as Zarco controls his hands.
Graham misses with some punches.
Zarco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zarco misses with a knee to the head.
Zarco lands a body punch.
Graham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zarco lands a hook that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Graham digs a right hand underneath Zarco's ribcage. Zarco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Zarco controls the action.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zarco throws a looping overhand right but Graham ducks down to avoid it.
Graham misses with a two punch combination.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zarco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zarco lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graham's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zarco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Graham.
Graham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham catches Zarco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graham throws a right hand that Zarco ducks under and follows up with a left that Zarco also avoids with ease.
Zarco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graham, pushing him back against the ropes.
Graham misses with the head strike.
Graham can't find room to land a body shot as Zarco controls the action.
Zarco tries to land knees in the clinch but Graham avoids the damage to the body.
Zarco misses with a knee to the head.
Zarco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zarco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zarco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Graham's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Graham.
Zarco throws a front kick that sends Graham stumbling back into the ropes.
Antonio Zarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zarco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Graham slips a straight right by Zarco.
Zarco moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zarco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Zarco.
Graham misses the body punch
and Zarco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graham's knee momentarily.
Zarco moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zarco or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zarco blocks an uppercut.
Graham avoiding damage as Zarco throws knees to the body.
Zarco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Graham staying out of range there.
Zarco throws a looping overhand right but Graham ducks down to avoid it.
Zarco feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Graham's calf.
Graham takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zarco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graham scores with a jab. Zarco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zarco is looking to land body kicks.
Zarco looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Graham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham swings for the body but Zarco moves out of range.
Graham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zarco jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zarco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Zarco.
Mason Graham's cut is getting worse.
Zarco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zarco can pounce on him.
Graham scores with a nice right hand.
Zarco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zarco can pounce on him.
Zarco throws a head kick but Graham moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zarco misses with a lunging right hand
and Graham counters with a straight right hand.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Zarco.
It looked like Graham was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zarco.
Graham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zarco circles away quickly and effectively.
Zarco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zarco. That's going to slow Graham down.
Zarco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Graham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zarco misses with a right hand
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zarco closes the distance and clinches.
Zarco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graham working aggressively here.
Zarco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graham is defending well for now.
Graham swings wildly with an uppercut but Zarco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zarco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zarco lands a body punch.
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!
Graham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zarco lands with a left to the head.
Graham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zarco has him pressed against the ropes.
Graham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graham pushes Zarco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graham lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graham tries a body shot but Zarco blocks it.
Zarco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zarco lands a body shot.
Zarco with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zarco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zarco drops Graham with a big knee straight up the middle! Graham is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Graham is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Zarco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mason Graham's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Graham misses with a hook to the body
and Zarco counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Graham out cold! What a finish! Zarco is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Zarco!
Antonio Zarco decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pejro Karesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wiley - Take That as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jason Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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35
193 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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45
195 lbs
41 - 33 - 1 |
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Cardio machine |
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pejro Karesky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 33 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Karesky. Those never looked like landing.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karesky forces Lee back against the ropes and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Karesky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Karesky.
Karesky avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A short right from Karesky.
Karesky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the ropes.
Karesky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karesky.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karesky.
Karesky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky looking to slow down the pace here.
Karesky lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karesky's elbow.
Karesky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karesky.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Lee avoiding damage as Karesky throws knees to the body.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Karesky controls the action.
Karesky tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Karesky scores a nice knee to the body.
Karesky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the ropes.
Karesky lands with a right to the head.
Karesky working Lee over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Karesky.
Karesky cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Karesky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karesky digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jason Lee has been cut.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karesky is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karesky lands a body punch.
Lee looks winded!
Karesky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karesky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Karesky.
Karesky scores with a hook to the body.
Karesky lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Karesky.
Karesky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karesky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karesky connects with a knee to the head.
Karesky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Karesky.
Karesky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Karesky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karesky prevents a body shot from Lee.
A left hand lands to the body for Karesky.
A left hand lands to the body for Karesky.
Karesky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karesky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karesky controlling the action here for a moment.
Karesky lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Karesky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karesky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karesky lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karesky.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karesky presses Lee against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karesky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karesky taking a breather.
Karesky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the ropes.
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!
Karesky looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pejro Karesky.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karesky.
Karesky has Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pejro Karesky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Lee's cut.
That's time! Karesky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karesky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karesky feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karesky is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Karesky clinches.
Karesky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karesky prevents a body shot from Lee.
Pejro Karesky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karesky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karesky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the ropes.
Karesky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karesky tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Karesky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Karesky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karesky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Karesky works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karesky lands with a left to the head.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karesky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karesky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Karesky blocks it.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karesky pushes Lee back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lee tries to stall but Karesky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karesky's elbow.
Lee is trying to stall.
Karesky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Karesky blocks it.
Karesky lands a nice knee to the body.
Karesky scores with a shoulder strike.
Karesky digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karesky is working Lee over against the ropes.
Lee being controlled against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Karesky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karesky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karesky.
Karesky lands a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Karesky.
Karesky effectively controlling the action here.
Karesky taking a breather.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Karesky's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Karesky.
Karesky lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karesky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the ropes.
Lee misses with some punches.
Karesky landing knees to the body.
Karesky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karesky manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Karesky.
A right hook to the body lands for Karesky.
Karesky presses Lee against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karesky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karesky scores with a shoulder strike.
Karesky scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Karesky.
Karesky just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karesky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karesky landing knees to the head.
Karesky digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karesky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Karesky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the ropes.
Karesky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Karesky lands a nice knee to the body.
Karesky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karesky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on Karesky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Karesky finish him?
Karesky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Karesky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karesky landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Karesky.
Karesky prevents a body shot from Lee.
Karesky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karesky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pejro Karesky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Karesky closes the distance and clinches.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karesky digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karesky lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karesky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karesky cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Karesky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karesky has Lee pushed against the ropes.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karesky avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karesky is pushing Lee up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karesky digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Karesky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Karesky.
Karesky lands an uppercut.
Karesky drops Lee with a big knee straight up the middle! Lee is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karesky closes the distance and clinches.
Karesky unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lee! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Karesky is unloading with more strikes now! Lee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pejro Karesky!
Pejro Karesky is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by How it is done. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Poe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poe misses with a leg kick
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poe misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris slips a jab from Poe.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cameron Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poe lands the left hand.
Poe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Poe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poe keeps the fight on the outside.
Poe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
A big left from Poe misses.
Poe lands a jab to the head.
Harris clobbers Poe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poe misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Poe.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cameron Poe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poe blocks a jab.
Poe throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poe misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harris avoids the body shot from Poe.
Harris avoids the head kick by Poe.
Poe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poe feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Poe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Poe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe throws a big shot that misses.
Poe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harris.
Poe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Poe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Poe defends well and Harris ends up having to push Poe into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Poe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harris had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Poe misses the target.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris cracks Poe with an open hand slap.
Harris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris trying to control but Poe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poe pulls Harris in to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harris working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris lands a nice forearm strike.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Poe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poe misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Poe is defending well.
Harris thows a huge punch but Poe dodges it nicely.
Harris throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harris thows a huge punch but Poe dodges it nicely.
Poe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harris throws a strike but Poe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris postures up in Poe's guard and throws a big left but Poe blocks it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poe has Harris pulled in close to control his posture.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Poe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris won't allow Poe to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris connects with a solid leg kick.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Poe tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Poe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Poe throws a right hand that misses
and Poe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poe but Poe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Poe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Poe misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poe sprawls and moves away.
Harris throws a series of punches but Poe avoids them all with ease.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
letting Poe counter with a right hand.
Cameron Poe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poe throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Poe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poe.
A swing and a miss from Poe.
Poe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Poe, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Poe against the ropes but Poe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poe misses with a body shot.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Poe manages to avoid it.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris backing away here, and Poe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poe throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poe manages to circle out of the way.
Poe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Poe misses the target.
Poe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Poe. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Harris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris tries to counter with a takedown but Poe is quick to defend against it.
Poe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harris scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cameron Poe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harris misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poe.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poe checks it well.
Poe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Poe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poe swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Poe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poe scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poe pinned against the ropes. Poe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Poe.
Poe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Poe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poe is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poe scores with a jab to the body.
Poe thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Phil Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poe looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
As Poe tries to get set, Harris tries to push him back and clinch up but Poe manages to avoid the attempt.
Poe misses with a right hand
and Harris counters by moving into the clinch.
Harris tries to pull guard but Poe forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to drag Poe to the mat but Poe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Poe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poe stops a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Poe has him pressed against the ropes.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poe prevents it.
Nice elbow from Poe.
Poe struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Poe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Poe slowing the pace effectively.
Harris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Poe won't allow it.
Harris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Poe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Poe has him pressed against the ropes.
Harris can't get the takedown.
Poe gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Poe stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
Harris takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Poe.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Poe.
Nice elbow from Poe.
Poe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Poe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Poe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poe.
Harris is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris is pressed against the ropes. Poe pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Harris! Two more big strikes from Poe and Harris crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cameron Poe! Cameron Poe retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Cameron Poe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wild boys. Nascimento is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Symptom of The Universe (1975) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cristiano Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic throws an overhand right that lands on Nascimento's shoulder, as Nascimento tries to avoid the shot.
Nascimento jabs Filipovic right on the nose. Filipovic blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nascimento.
Nascimento looks to throw a body kick
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Nascimento is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Filipovic is trying to push Nascimento away but Nascimento has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nascimento holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Filipovic blocks an elbow strike from Nascimento.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento lands an elbow that stopped Filipovic in his tracks for a moment.
Nascimento throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nascimento's coach down at Hugs & Kisses was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nascimento's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nascimento has Filipovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nascimento throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nascimento has control.
Nascimento has Filipovic pressed against the ropes.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Filipovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Filipovic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Filipovic blocks an elbow strike.
Nascimento lands a nice shot to the body.
Nascimento stalling in the clinch.
Nascimento lands a body shot in the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nascimento manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filipovic manages to break the clinch.
Nascimento avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a leg kick
and Nascimento counters with a good low kick that Filipovic was not able to check.
Filipovic misses with a combination
and Nascimento counters with a solid body kick.
Filipovic moves out of range of the body kick from Nascimento.
Nascimento has closed the distance and engaged Filipovic in a clinch.
Filipovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nascimento misses with a body punch.
Filipovic wants to break free but Nascimento has control.
Nascimento stalling in the clinch.
Nascimento pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Nascimento has double underhooks.
Nascimento throws an elbow that misses.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Nascimento keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic tries to circle away but Nascimento has him pinned against the ropes.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nascimento creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Nascimento.
Filipovic throws a body kick that misses.
Nascimento looks to land a right hand but Filipovic moved out of range.
Nascimento looks to land a right hand but Filipovic moved out of range.
Cristiano Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic throws a jab when Nascimento was well out of range.
Nascimento tries to work over Filipovic's front leg with a kick but Filipovic checks it.
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Nascimento.
Filipovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirko Filipovic's cut is getting worse.
Nascimento fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filipovic.
Good work by Filipovic as he checks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Filipovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filipovic moves out of range of the body kick from Nascimento.
A jab from Nascimento finds it's way through Filipovic's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento connects with a body shot that sends Filipovic's belly button to the back.
Filipovic throws a head kick that Nascimento semi-blocks.
Filipovic slips a jab from Nascimento.
Nascimento lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nascimento looks to land a combination but Filipovic avoids it well.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nascimento instigates a clinch.
Filipovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Filipovic is trying to break the clinch but Nascimento has him pressed against the ropes.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nascimento has him pressed against the ropes.
Nascimento throws an elbow that misses.
Nascimento throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Nascimento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mirko Filipovic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Nascimento.
Mirko Filipovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nascimento tries a head kick but it misses.
Nascimento throws a sloppy head kick
and Filipovic counters with a three punch combo that has Nascimento backing up. Nascimento nods at Filipovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Nascimento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cristiano Nascimento seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
Filipovic is looking for a counter combo.
Filipovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Nascimento.
Nascimento drives through and clinches with Filipovic against the ropes.
Nascimento pushes off an throws an elbow but Filipovic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nascimento stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nascimento throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Filipovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a push kick but Filipovic slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento lets loose with a powerful body kick. Filipovic will feel that in the morning.
Nascimento tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nascimento thuds his shin into the meat of Filipovic's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nascimento.
Filipovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Nascimento moves out of range.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nascimento circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Nascimento gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Filipovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Nascimento.
Filipovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Filipovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nascimento throws a head kick but Filipovic moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nascimento.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nascimento! But no joy.
Jab from Filipovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Filipovic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nascimento connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filipovic's hands.
Nascimento smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nascimento dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Filipovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nascimento.
Filipovic drops his hands momentarily and Nascimento needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Filipovic just on the top of the head. Filipovic drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Filipovic - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cristiano Nascimento! Cristiano Nascimento retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Cristiano Nascimento misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Mirko Filipovic spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was a warrior and he just came out on top. I gotta get back into the gym right away and better myself '.
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