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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ian Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Villegas.
Villegas misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Villegas.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Villegas misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner throws a nice head kick!
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Villegas misses with a looping left.
Turner lands a big head kick that sends Villegas tumbling to the mat! Turner takes a step backwards and waves Villegas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Villegas is rocked!
It looks like Fabio Villegas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner misses with a hook.
Turner throws a hook but Villegas blocks it.
Villegas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Villegas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Villegas scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villegas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Villegas.
A swing and a miss from Villegas.
A quick step to the side and Turner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villegas being controlled here, momentarily.
Turner is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Villegas has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Turner is looking to defend but Villegas has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Turner! Villegas pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Turner taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fabio Villegas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mizo Samxona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musial Stanson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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212 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mizo Samxona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samxona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Samxona wants to get back to striking at distance but Stanson won't allow it.
Stanson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samxona gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samxona tries for a takedown but Stanson manages to get underhooks.
Stanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stanson controlling Samxona's posture.
We've been hearing that Samxona has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Samxona lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stanson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Samxona puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samxona thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samxona looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Samxona 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.
Stanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samxona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samxona seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Samxona from controlling successfully.
Samxona's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Samxona connects with a couple of short punches.
Stanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stanson keeping moving, preventing Samxona from controlling successfully.
Stanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Stanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samxona slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stanson moves into range and clinches up with Samxona.
Stanson tries to pull guard but Samxona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stanson gets through Samxona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Samxona uses from the top position.
Samxona is stalling in the full guard.
Stanson is trying to keep Samxona in close.
Samxona throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samxona looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stanson trying to keep a closed guard but Samxona is proving a slippery customer.
Samxona stays in close to Stanson's body and controls the position.
Samxona trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mizo Samxona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musial Stanson.
Samxona throws a shot from downtown. Stanson moves away and avoids it.
Stanson throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Samxona circles away.
Stanson misses with a takedown attempt - Samxona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanson tries for a takedown but Samxona sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Samxona scores with a jab to the body.
Samxona swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanson.
Stanson goes for a double leg but Samxona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Samxona continues to drive forward.
Samxona throws a lazy right hand but Stanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samxona motions for Stanson to come forward. Samxona throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samxona 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samxona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanson has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stanson is looking to clinch but Samxona is avoiding it.
Stanson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mizo Samxona dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samxona throws out the jab.
Samxona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanson.
Stanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stanson.
Stanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stanson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Samxona.
Stanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samxona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanson tries for a takedown but Samxona sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mizo Samxona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musial Stanson.
No luck for Stanson with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Samxona swings for the body but Stanson moves out of range.
Stanson tries to clinch up.
Samxona swings for the body but Stanson moves out of range.
Stanson moves into range and clinches up with Samxona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samxona is trying to break the clinch but Stanson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stanson.
Samxona is trying to break the clinch but Stanson is controlling him.
Stanson prevents the takedown attempt.
Samxona is looking to take this one to the mat.
Samxona has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samxona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanson can do to turn this around?
Samxona is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Samxona is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stanson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Samxona to the mat. Samxona regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Samxona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Samxona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stanson looking to sit in guard and control but Samxona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samxona accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samxona is pushing down on Stanson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanson is fighting to maintain full guard but Samxona has managed to sneak the leg through.
Samxona trying to control the pace.
Stanson punching from the bottom.
Samxona is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samxona winds up and cracks Stanson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mizo Samxona overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stanson trying to control from the bottom.
Stanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Samxona working Stanson over with strikes.
Samxona slips a nice elbow through Stanson's hands, connecting with Stanson's forehead.
Samxona sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson tries to roll over but Samxona keeps him under control.
Stanson is doing well to control the position and prevent Samxona from advancing to side control.
Samxona takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Samxona there.
Stanson wants to control but Samxona is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Samxona tries to pass to full mount but Stanson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samxona sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mizo Samxona dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Stanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Samxona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samxona misses with a body punch.
Stanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samxona is trying to push Stanson away but Stanson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Samxona manages to break the clinch.
Stanson darts in and clinches Samxona up against the cage.
Stanson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samxona pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samxona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samxona.
Stanson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Samxona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samxona keeps the fight on the outside.
Samxona is looking to counter punch.
Stanson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Samxona's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samxona working hard to break the clinch.
Stanson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stanson prevents Samxona from breaking the clinch.
Samxona wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Stanson fails to land.
Samxona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samxona can't get the takedown.
Samxona goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stanson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mizo Samxona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samxona pulls guard.
Stanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stanson trying to control but Samxona is working from the bottom.
Stanson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stanson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stanson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanson has Samxona pressed against the cage, preventing Samxona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Samxona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samxona is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stanson throws a head punch that misses.
Samxona wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samxona breaks from the clinch.
Samxona swats away the attempt to clinch by Stanson.
Stanson checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson darts in looking for a takedown but Samxona gets double underhooks and turns Stanson into the cage.
Stanson fails with the takedown.
Stanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samxona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanson has Samxona up against the cage in a clinch.
Samxona breaks the clinch.
Stanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samxona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samxona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanson is looking to clinch.
Stanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samxona counters with a right hand to the body.
Samxona is looking to wear down Stanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Samxona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stanson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samxona lands a really nice looking cross but Stanson seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Samxona. Beautiful body shot.
Musial Stanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanson is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samxona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samxona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samxona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samxona circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samxona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stanson is looking to clinch but Samxona is avoiding it.
Stanson fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samxona. Stanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samxona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stanson.
Musial Stanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizo Samxona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanson cracks Samxona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mizo Samxona showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samxona, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mizo Samxona!
During a confident post fight interview, Mizo Samxona thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Belmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inigo Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra has chosen The Beast - Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Augustus Belmont could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Inigo Guerra's chin.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Belmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Inigo Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra misses with a two punch combination.
Belmont jabs at Guerra's body.
Belmont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guerra goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Belmont takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guerra misses the shot to the body.
Guerra takes a swing at Belmont's ribcage but misses.
Guerra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guerra.
Nice body punch from Belmont.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belmont misses with an uppercut.
Guerra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Belmont darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Inigo Guerra has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmont. Guerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Belmont fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Belmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belmont throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guerra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guerra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Guerra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmont manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belmont takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Belmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belmont turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belmont fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guerra checks it well.
Belmont ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
Guerra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Guerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerra.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belmont lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guerra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guerra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guerra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belmont on the side of the head.
Guerra tries a head kick but it misses.
Guerra connects with a leg kick. Belmont looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Guerra misses with a head kick.
Guerra slips a jab and a cross from Belmont.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerra manages to avoid it.
Guerra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guerra misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belmont dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Belmont lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guerra doesn't seem phased though.
Guerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belmont slips a jab and a cross from Guerra.
Guerra thumps Belmont with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Belmont.
Belmont slips a straight right by Guerra.
Belmont half committed to a counter leg kick.
Belmont blocks a jab.
Belmont fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belmont's corner calls for a 1-2. Belmont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Guerra. Those never looked like landing.
Belmont throws a right and a left that Guerra avoids nicely.
Belmont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerra.
Belmont slips a straight right by Guerra.
Guerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Belmont.
An attempted straight right counter from Belmont misses the target.
Belmont blocks a head kick by Guerra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra tries to bum rush Belmont with a series of wild strikes but Belmont uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belmont. That's going to slow Guerra down.
Belmont swings for the body but Guerra moves out of range.
Guerra misses with a leg kick
letting Belmont counter with a right hand.
Guerra avoids the head kick by Belmont.
Guerra appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Belmont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Guerra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belmont under the eye.
Guerra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Guerra misses with a hook
and Belmont counters with a thumping low kick.
Guerra digs a good body shot into Belmont's ribs.
Belmont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guerra manages to avoid it.
Belmont fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmont moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belmont takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Belmont is looking to wear down Guerra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guerra misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Belmont, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerra throws a wild body kick that Belmont sees coming a mile off.
Guerra lands a lovely overhand right.
Guerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmont.
Belmont cracks a nice hook into Guerra's ribs.
Guerra punishes Belmont's body with a nice straight punch.
Guerra lands a nice shot to the body.
Guerra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belmont counters with a straight right hand.
Belmont looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belmont scores with a hook to the body. Guerra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guerra. Belmont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmont bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Guerra's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Belmont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Guerra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belmont stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guerra misses the shot to the body.
Belmont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guerra. Guerra obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Inigo Guerra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Inigo Guerra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Belmont defending well as Guerra loads up on a big left hand.
Guerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belmont.
Inigo Guerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmont scoring well with a low kick there.
Guerra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Guerra misses the shot to the body.
Guerra lands a nice hook to Belmont's body. Belmont takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Belmont.
Guerra thuds a left hand into Belmont's body.
Belmont misses with a few strikes there.
Belmont throws a low kick but Guerra avoids it.
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Belmont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerra.
Guerra misses with an uppercut
and Belmont counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerra thinking.
Belmont feints and then cracks Guerra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guerra down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Belmont. Belmont circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Guerra misses with a two punch combination.
Guerra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belmont throws a body shot but no joy.
Guerra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belmont.
Belmont ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
Guerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerra.
Guerra fails to land with a series of punches.
Guerra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Guerra connects with a body shot.
Inigo Guerra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guerra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Belmont attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Guerra walks into a stiff left hand from Belmont.
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Belmont.
Belmont fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Guerra on the side of the head.
Guerra is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmont takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmont. Guerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guerra misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guerra is still on wobbly legs! Can Belmont finish him?
Guerra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belmont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belmont misses with a few strikes there.
Belmont ducks under a wild hook from Guerra.
Guerra just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Belmont misses the target.
Guerra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belmont has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guerra seems to have recovered his senses.
Belmont throws a solid leg kick but Guerra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belmont.
Belmont connects with a nice looking jab.
Guerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerra.
Nice body kick there by Belmont.
Belmont blocks a low kick nicely.
Belmont is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Guerra throws a right hand that Belmont ducks under and follows up with a left that Belmont also avoids with ease.
Guerra slips a straight right by Belmont.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Belmont.
Belmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerra moves away.
Belmont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guerra.
Guerra throws a hook but Belmont avoids it easily.
Guerra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guerra throws a body shot but no joy.
Belmont jabs at Guerra's body.
Belmont looks to throw the jab but Guerra is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Belmont.
Guerra scores with a leg kick.
Guerra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Guerra lands with a nice body punch.
Guerra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Belmont counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmont moves out of range of the leg kick from Guerra.
Belmont misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmont. Guerra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belmont misses with a body shot.
Guerra flicks out a counter leg kick but Belmont steps away.
Guerra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belmont has time to react.
Guerra scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmont walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Guerra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belmont moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belmont is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Belmont darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Belmont with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guerra lands with a nice body punch.
Guerra moves out of range as Belmont strikes.
Guerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmont was well out of range. Poor timing from Guerra.
Guerra throws a lazy right hand but Belmont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belmont throws a wild body kick that Guerra sees coming a mile off.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Belmont.
Guerra throws out a leg kick but Belmont moves out of range and Guerra only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guerra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Belmont connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guerra connects with the punch.
Guerra misses with a body punch
and Belmont counters with a straight right hand.
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 Augustus Belmont will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Inigo Guerra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Belmont throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Belmont with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guerra takes a swing at Belmont's ribcage but misses.
Guerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Belmont.
Guerra stuns Belmont with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belmont paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guerra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belmont's calf.
Guerra tries a low kick but Belmont avoids it.
Guerra lands a nice shot that snaps Belmont's head back.
Guerra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belmont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerra was well out of range. Poor timing from Belmont.
Guerra misses with a two punch combination.
Guerra throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Guerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmont fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guerra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belmont counters with a left right combination that sends Guerra crashing to the mat - Belmont wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Guerra out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Belmont!
A relieved looking Augustus Belmont 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Bosh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosh lands with a straight right. Sumerod didn't see that one coming.
Sumerod gets a double leg takedown into Bosh's guard.
Bosh 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.
Sumerod missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sumerod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bosh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sumerod trying to control but Bosh is working from the bottom.
Bosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sumerod gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sumerod in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sumerod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bosh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sumerod has managed to get both his arms back between Bosh's legs - danger averted.
Sumerod trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sumerod gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumerod doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosh circles away.
Sumerod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sumerod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sumerod pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Bosh wants to control from the top but Sumerod keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sumerod misses with an elbow strike.
Sumerod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bosh walks away with a smile on his face. Sumerod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sumerod tries to clinch there but Bosh circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chris Bosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosh digs a good hook to Sumerod's body.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosh connects with a jab.
Bosh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sumerod napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bosh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bosh cracks Sumerod with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bosh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sumerod, who protects the arm well.
Bosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sumerod has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bosh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sumerod is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sumerod is trying to get back to his feet.
Bosh wants to control but Sumerod is keeping him busy.
Bosh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sumerod regains half guard.
Bosh controlling the action here.
Sumerod pushes Bosh off and gets back to his feet.
Sumerod tries to clinch but Bosh is having none of it.
Bosh tests Sumerod's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sumerod is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sumerod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sumerod drives through and clinches with Bosh against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosh blocking some punches.
Sumerod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosh goes for a takedown attempt but Sumerod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sumerod blocks a jab.
Sumerod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sumerod goes for a double leg but Bosh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bosh continues to drive forward.
It looked like Bosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bosh throws a good cross that connects.
Bosh throws a hook but Sumerod blocks it.
Sumerod instigates a clinch.
Sumerod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosh avoids a wild elbow strike from Sumerod.
Bosh avoids the elbow strike from Sumerod, against the cage.
Sumerod throws an elbow that misses.
Bosh is trying to trip Sumerod. He has hold of a leg but Sumerod is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bosh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sumerod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bosh won't allow Sumerod to get back to his feet.
Bosh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sumerod is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bosh trying to mount his opponent but Sumerod defends it.
Sumerod manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bosh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bosh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sumerod.
Chris Bosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Sumerod gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sumerod backwards.
Bosh looking to stall.
Bosh wants a takedown but no success here.
Sumerod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bosh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sumerod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bosh.
Bosh prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aidan Sumerod will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bosh punishes Sumerod's body with a nice straight punch.
Bosh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sumerod has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bosh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow.
Sumerod pulls guard effortlessly.
Bosh stands up over Sumerod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumerod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sumerod controls Bosh momentarily but Bosh frees himself.
Sumerod wants to stand and escape but Bosh is having none of it.
Bosh landing some decent shots from guard.
Sumerod 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.
Sumerod has momentary wrist control but Bosh slips an elbow through the middle.
Sumerod is looking to stand up but Bosh isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod working for a triangle but Bosh defends it easily.
Bosh wants to control from the top but Sumerod keeps moving.
Bosh connects with a couple of short punches.
Aidan Sumerod has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bosh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sumerod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sumerod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sumerod looking for a guillotine here but Bosh defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumerod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sumerod wants to sweep but no luck.
Bosh distracts Sumerod with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sumerod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bosh trying to control but Sumerod is working from the bottom.
Bosh postures up in Sumerod's guard and throws a big left but Sumerod blocks it.
Sumerod had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bosh defends it easily.
Bosh trying to control but Sumerod is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bosh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sumerod escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sumerod working for a triangle but Bosh defends it easily.
Bosh tries to free his leg and advance position but Sumerod is retaining full guard.
Sumerod working for a triangle but Bosh defends it easily.
Sumerod is looking for a triangle but Bosh pushes his legs off easily.
Bosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sumerod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bosh is really struggling to control Sumerod but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bosh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bosh scores with punches from side control.
Bosh is trying to get an arm triangle but Sumerod is defending well.
Sumerod tries to escape but Bosh is in control.
Sumerod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sumerod is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sumerod is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sumerod is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bosh is controlling him well.
Sumerod gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
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 Chris Bosh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sumerod doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosh circles away.
Bosh is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut there from Bosh.
Bosh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sumerod on the side of the head.
Sumerod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bosh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bosh fails to land the takedown.
Sumerod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosh throws out the jab.
Sumerod clinches up against the cage.
Sumerod takes a shot to the head.
Bosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sumerod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bosh avoids the elbow strike from Sumerod, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumerod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sumerod backwards.
Sumerod lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bosh lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosh lands a jab to the head.
Bosh throws a shot from downtown. Sumerod moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bosh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sumerod fails with the takedown.
Sumerod moves in looking to clinch but Bosh pushes him off.
Chris Bosh is winning the standup battle so far.
Bosh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sumerod tries to clinch there but Bosh circles away.
Bosh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bosh misses the jab.
Sumerod darts in and clinches Bosh up against the cage.
Sumerod letting Bosh take a breather here.
Sumerod pushes off an throws an elbow but Bosh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sumerod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bosh lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosh takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosh blocks the elbow strike.
Bosh scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Bosh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bosh.
Bosh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sumerod fails to pull guard.
Chris Bosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aidan Sumerod.
Still in the clinch, Sumerod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bosh lands with a light punch inside.
Bosh blocks an elbow strike.
Sumerod gets underhooks to prevent Bosh's takedown attempt.
Bosh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sumerod is rocked!
Sumerod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosh backwards.
Sumerod is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosh finish him?
Bosh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sumerod regains guard immediately.
Bosh lands a couple of elbows.
Sumerod wants to sweep here but Bosh controlling him for the moment.
Sumerod is looking for a triangle but Bosh pushes his legs off easily.
Sumerod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bosh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sumerod seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bosh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bosh slips a nice elbow through Sumerod's hands, connecting with Sumerod's forehead.
Bosh trying to control the action but Sumerod is working from the bottom.
Bosh wants to pass the guard but Sumerod is defending well.
Bosh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sumerod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sumerod wants to get back to full guard.
Bosh is taking a breather. Sumerod says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bosh lands with a punch from half guard.
Sumerod is refusing to be controlled, as Bosh sits in half guard.
Sumerod is looking for a sweep. Bosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumerod trying to control here.
Sumerod has hold of Bosh's hands but Bosh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bosh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sumerod is trying to get back to full guard.
Sumerod is trying to maintain the position but Bosh is very close to passing his half guard.
Sumerod is in trouble now - Bosh has advanced to mount!
Bosh jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sumerod is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sumerod and Bosh has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sumerod tries to buck Bosh off but Bosh is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Bosh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bosh 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bosh!
Our winner, Chris Bosh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Hayway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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161 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar moves into the clinch successfully.
Hayway taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Caesar fails to land.
Caesar can't find room to land a body shot as Hayway controls the action.
Hayway blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hayway.
Hayway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hayway avoiding damage as Caesar throws knees to the body.
Hayway can't find room to land a body shot as Caesar controls the action.
Caesar throws a head punch that misses.
Caesar lands a right hand.
Caesar tries to work over Hayway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayway throws a head punch that misses.
Hayway tries to land knees in the clinch but Caesar avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Caesar.
Hayway has Caesar pushed against the cage.
Caesar throws a head punch that misses.
Caesar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hayway backwards.
Hayway landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Caesar scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Hayway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayway scores with a knee to the head.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Caesar has a couple of punches blocked by Hayway.
Caesar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
Caesar misses with a punch on the inside.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayway.
Caesar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caesar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but Caesar blocks with his arms.
Hayway prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Hayway has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Hayway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
Hayway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Caesar.
Hayway misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caesar's elbow.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Caesar blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hayway.
Caesar tries to work over Hayway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
Hayway can't find room to land a body shot as Caesar controls the action.
Hayway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayway blocking some punches.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Caesar - that landed with a thud.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayway.
Hayway misses with a punch on the inside.
Caesar has Hayway pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caesar.
Hayway lands an uppercut.
Caesar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Hayway.
Still in the clinch, Caesar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hayway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayway lands with a left to the head.
Hayway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayway pushes Caesar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caesar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caesar.
Hayway misses with a knee strike.
Hayway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hayway lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Hayway has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Hayway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Caesar's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway struggles to land a body shot inside as Caesar controls his hands.
Hayway missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hayway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Caesar misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Caesar manages to end up in side control.
Caesar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hayway tries to buck Caesar off but Caesar is having none of it.
Caesar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hayway regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caesar working the head and body with strikes.
Hayway moves into full guard.
Caesar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hayway's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julius Caesar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hayway.
Caesar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caesar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caesar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hayway.
Caesar tries to keep at a distance but Hayway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caesar avoiding damage as Hayway throws knees to the body.
Hayway throws a punch but it's blocked by Caesar.
Caesar lands with a short shot to the head.
Caesar has a couple of punches blocked by Hayway.
Caesar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayway throws a punch but it's blocked by Caesar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar managing to block the knees to the body from Hayway.
A right hand to the body from Caesar.
Caesar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Hayway as the two fighters clinch.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayway.
Caesar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hayway.
Hayway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Caesar lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Caesar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hayway.
Hayway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hayway swings wildly with an uppercut but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caesar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caesar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayway backwards.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caesar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
Hayway tries to stall but Caesar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Hayway controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Caesar as Hayway tries to tie him up.
Caesar struggles to land a body shot inside as Hayway controls his hands.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayway.
Caesar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayway backwards.
Hayway trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hayway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caesar tries to work over Hayway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hayway lands a nice uppercut.
Hayway connects with a nasty looking knee right to Caesar's face.
Hayway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Caesar blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayway.
Caesar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayway backwards.
Hayway misses with some punches.
Caesar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Caesar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hayway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nathan Hayway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Caesar avoiding damage as Hayway throws knees to the body.
Caesar working aggressively here.
Hayway misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hayway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar managing to block the knees to the body from Hayway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Caesar fails to land.
Hayway trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Caesar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar tries a body shot but Hayway blocks it.
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayway.
Caesar is working for takedown but Hayway is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hayway putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Caesar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caesar throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayway.
Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Hayway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caesar.
Hayway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caesar.
Hayway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayway blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hayway.
Caesar can't find room to land a body shot as Hayway controls the action.
Hayway controlling the action here for a moment.
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 Nathan Hayway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hayway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caesar.
Hayway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayway tries to bum rush Caesar with a series of wild strikes but Caesar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway stalling the fight.
Hayway avoiding damage as Caesar throws knees to the body.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.
Caesar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayway avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar looking for a takedown.
Caesar pushes Hayway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caesar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayway crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Caesar blocking some punches.
Caesar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hayway is keeping busy.
Caesar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caesar.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Caesar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hayway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caesar blocks it with crossed arms.
Caesar prevents a body shot from Hayway.
Hayway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Caesar.
Hayway stops a takedown attempt from Caesar.
Hayway has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Caesar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hayway fails to land.
Caesar works on Hayway's body with a couple of short punches.
Caesar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nathan Hayway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julius Caesar.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar lands a body punch.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caesar avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Hayway fails to land.
Caesar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway misses with a body punch.
A short right from Caesar on the inside.
Hayway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caesar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hayway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar can't find room to land a body shot as Hayway controls the action.
Caesar misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayway lands with a light punch inside.
Caesar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hayway tries to stall but Caesar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caesar misses with a punch on the inside.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hayway obliges.
Hayway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caesar is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar misses with a punch on the inside.
Hayway missing with knees to the body.
Caesar tries to work over Hayway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caesar throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caesar lands a hook that snaps the head of Hayway backwards.
Caesar works on Hayway's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Caesar.
A head punch on the inside from Hayway fails to land.
Hayway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caesar lands a body shot.
A short left from Caesar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayway.
Caesar misses with some punches.
Hayway lands with a right to the head.
Caesar misses with the head strike.
Caesar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayway is defending well for now.
Caesar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Caesar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caesar 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Caesar!
A very excited looking Julius Caesar 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenshin Yamamoto had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenshin Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamamoto.
Kawada misses with a takedown attempt
so Yamamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kawada has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yamamoto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Yamamoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawada throws a shot from downtown. Yamamoto moves away and avoids it.
Kawada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kawada scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kawada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawada tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Yamamoto as Kawada shoots in.
Kawada walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenshin Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
A lazy left from Yamamoto finds it's target.
Kawada is rocked!
Kawada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yamamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawada somewhat.
Yamamoto connects with a jab.
Kawada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kawada fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Kawada's head back.
Yamamoto lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Kawada. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Kawada to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Kawada is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawada is retaining full guard.
Yamamoto scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kawada seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamamoto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kawada 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.
Kawada keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Kawada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yamamoto tries to get to full guard but Kawada has control of the leg.
Kawada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamoto keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawada passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yamamoto!
Yamamoto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kawada goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Yamamoto is on top in guard.
Yamamoto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kawada keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawada, not yet.
Kawada wants to control but Yamamoto passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yamamoto cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yamamoto with good strikes from the mount here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto looking for a guillotine from mount but Kawada is having none of it.
Kawada keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshin Yamamoto dominated that round.
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.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Kawada is out of range.
Yamamoto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooh a lovely combination from Yamamoto sends Kawada down but not out. Yamamoto dives into side control looking to finish.
Kawada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamamoto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawada keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto is really struggling to control Kawada but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Yamamoto tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto working the head with strikes.
Kawada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamamoto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kenshin Yamamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamamoto trying to control the position but Kawada is working away.
Yamamoto controls the position.
Yamamoto scoring with punches from side control.
Yamamoto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kawada to see if he's OK.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto working away.
Yamamoto scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto moves into full mount!
Kawada tries to hold on but Yamamoto pushes him away.
Yamamoto lands a heavy elbow.
Yamamoto lands a big elbow - Kawada is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kawada is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kenshin Yamamoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenshin Yamamoto 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 Nickolai Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketchum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is XXX by Danny Brown. 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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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
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nickolai Ketchum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado closes the distance and pushes Ketchum back into the cage.
Ketchum working hard to break the clinch.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ketchum's elbow.
Machado tries to work over Ketchum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ketchum is trying to push Machado away but Machado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Machado as the two fighters clinch.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ketchum blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado tries to work over Ketchum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Ketchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ketchum blocks a body shot from Machado.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Ketchum backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a body shot.
Ketchum blocking some punches.
Machado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ketchum's elbow.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with some punches.
Ketchum tries to break the clinch but Machado is controlling the position.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Ketchum controls the action.
Ketchum wants to get back to striking at distance but Machado won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries a body shot but Ketchum blocks it.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ketchum prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Ketchum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Ketchum controls the action.
Machado is looking to control Ketchum's arms but Ketchum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machado has his back to the cage.
Ketchum is looking to break free of the clinch but Machado has double underhooks.
Machado utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ketchum's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado throws an elbow that misses.
Ketchum prevents a body shot from Machado.
Ketchum is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Ketchum lands a right hand.
Ketchum gets underhooks to prevent Machado's takedown attempt.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ketchum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Ketchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Ketchum's head but Ketchum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado avoids the body shot from Ketchum.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ketchum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machado.
Ketchum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ketchum swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado cracks Ketchum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Ketchum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ketchum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
Machado avoids the body shot from Ketchum.
Machado motions for Ketchum to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ketchum.
Ketchum moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Ketchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ketchum scores with a punch to the head.
Nickolai Ketchum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ketchum avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Ketchum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Ketchum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machado.
Ketchum scores with a jab to the body.
Ketchum is looking to wear down Machado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ketchum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ketchum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ketchum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ketchum throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Ketchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Ketchum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
It looked like Ketchum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Machado thumps Ketchum with a low kick.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketchum moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Ketchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Ketchum lands with an uppercut that bounces Machado off the cage and back into range.
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
Ketchum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ketchum walks into a left hand.
Machado takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ketchum.
Machado sizes up Ketchum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado lands a jab to Ketchum's midsection.
Good leg kick by Machado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ketchum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum lands with a cross.
Ketchum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ketchum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Machado connects with a body shot.
Machado wants to clinch.
Ketchum lands with a shot to the body.
Machado tries to clinch but Ketchum is having none of it.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ketchum checks it well.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Ketchum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ketchum was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketchum. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Ketchum wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Ketchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Ketchum throws a body shot but no joy.
Machado takes a swing at Ketchum's ribcage but misses.
Ketchum 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.
Ketchum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ketchum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Ketchum just misses with a punch to the body.
Machado swings for the body but Ketchum moves out of range.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ketchum.
Ketchum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ketchum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machado scores with a body shot.
Ketchum avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado motions for Ketchum to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ketchum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ketchum sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Ketchum avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Ketchum. That snapped Machado's head back.
Ketchum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Ketchum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Ketchum seems unphased.
Ketchum ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Ketchum's belly button to the back.
Ketchum misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Ketchum.
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!
Machado lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado throws a body punch but Ketchum moves out of range.
Ketchum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Ketchum.
Ketchum takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Ketchum digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Ketchum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ketchum manages to avoid it.
Manny Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ketchum. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ketchum scores with a jab.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Ketchum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Machado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machado.
Machado misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ketchum moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Ketchum is just out of range.
Ketchum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ketchum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ketchum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ketchum misses with a low kick.
Ketchum throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ketchum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ketchum misses with a jab to the body
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
Ketchum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Nice cross by Machado.
Ketchum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado scores with a nice right hand.
Ketchum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machado throws a hook but Ketchum blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Ketchum off balance momentarily.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ketchum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Ketchum throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ketchum with a hook.
Ketchum misses with an uppercut.
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Machado tries to work over Ketchum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Machado tries a body shot but Ketchum blocks it.
Nickolai Ketchum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machado tries a body shot but Ketchum blocks it.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by Ketchum.
Ketchum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machado has Ketchum pressed against the cage, preventing Ketchum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Manny Machado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ketchum.
Ketchum throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado.
Ketchum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machado 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
Manny Machado was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Michel Basquiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basquiat has chosen Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dog ft. Pharrell Williams as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Michel Basquiat!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basquiat takes the fight into the clinch.
Basquiat misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Basquiat.
Poulter misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Basquiat fails to land.
Basquiat misses with an elbow strike.
Basquiat told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Basquiat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Basquiat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poulter wants to stall.
Basquiat lands an uppercut.
Basquiat misses with a knee to the head.
Basquiat misses with a punch on the inside.
Basquiat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basquiat lands a nice elbow.
Basquiat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Basquiat swings wildly with an uppercut but Poulter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poulter takes a knee right on the jaw!
Poulter blocks an elbow strike.
Basquiat tries to land knees in the clinch but Poulter avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basquiat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poulter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Basquiat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Basquiat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Basquiat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Basquiat gets through Poulter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Basquiat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poulter dodges an elbow strike from Basquiat.
Poulter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Basquiat misses with some punches.
Basquiat scores with a knee to the head.
Poulter avoids a wild elbow strike from Basquiat.
Poulter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Basquiat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poulter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poulter wants to stall.
Basquiat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basquiat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poulters head.
Basquiat tries to work over Poulter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Basquiat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Poulter misses with a punch on the inside.
Basquiat lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Poulter.
Poulter connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jean Michel Basquiat has been cut.
Poulter blocks an elbow strike from Basquiat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Basquiat.
Poulter blocking some punches.
Basquiat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulter backwards.
Basquiat misses with an elbow strike.
Basquiat tries to throw a body punch but Poulter avoids it by throwing Basquiat back against the cage.
Poulter lands with a short shot to the head.
Poulter prevents a body shot from Basquiat.
Basquiat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Poulter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Poulter blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poulter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Basquiat.
Poulter is struggling to control the position.
Poulter misses with a knee strike.
Basquiat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poulter has Basquiat pressed against the cage.
Basquiat digs a right hand into Poulter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Poulter's gas tank.
Poulter misses with a knee strike.
Basquiat misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Basquiat.
Poulter takes an elbow to the temple.
Poulter takes a shot to the head.
Basquiat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poulter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Basquiats head.
Poulter blocking some punches.
Poulter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Poulter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Basquiat throws an elbow that misses.
Poulter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Basquiat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poulter.
Basquiat looking to throw knees to the head but Poulter is blocking nicely.
Basquiat lands an elbow inside that Poulter shrugs off.
Poulter takes an elbow to the temple.
Basquiat pushes Poulter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poulter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poulter is pushing Basquiat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poulter crunches a lovely knee into Basquiat's ribcage.
Basquiat lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Basquiat.
Poulter blocks an uppercut.
Poulter with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Basquiat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Poulter's defenses.
Poulter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poulter takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Michel Basquiat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Michel Basquiat's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch lands to the side of Poulter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poulter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Basquiat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Basquiat looks to land a left hand but Poulter moved out of range nicely.
Poulter lands with a straight right. Basquiat didn't see that one coming.
Basquiat cracks Poulter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Poulter falls to his knees and Basquiat doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Michel Basquiat!
Jean Michel Basquiat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krug Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Preliator. Barishkov has chosen Angel of Death - Slayer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krug Barishkov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barishkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barishkov rushes Bruno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bruno lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruno lands an elbow that stopped Barishkov in his tracks for a moment.
Barishkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bruno.
Barishkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruno avoids it.
Bruno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barishkov backwards.
Bruno effectively controlling the action here.
Bruno lands a knee to the head.
Bruno misses with a knee strike.
Barishkov tries a knee to the head but Bruno blocks it.
Bruno wants to stall.
Bruno gets through Barishkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bruno lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barishkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bruno has Barishkov pressed against the cage.
Bruno scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruno takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bruno tries to land knees in the clinch but Barishkov avoids the damage to the body.
Bruno prevents a body shot from Barishkov.
Bruno lands a right hand.
Barishkov lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Giordano Bruno has been cut.
Bruno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Bruno - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barishkov blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Barishkov on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barishkov.
Barishkov stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruno using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barishkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barishkov misses with the head strike.
Bruno holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Barishkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barishkov throws an elbow that misses.
Barishkov working aggressively here.
Barishkov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barishkov tries to land a knee to the head but Bruno blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Bruno fails to land.
A short left from Bruno.
Barishkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barishkov misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruno misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruno leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Bruno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov digs a right hand underneath Bruno's ribcage. Bruno let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barishkov missing with knees to the body.
Barishkov missing with knees to the body.
Barishkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bruno lands an elbow just above Barishkov 's eye.
Bruno effectively controlling the action here.
Bruno blocking some punches.
Barishkov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bruno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barishkov is defending well for now.
Barishkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barishkov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barishkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barishkov throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barishkov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bruno's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barishkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov takes a shot to the head.
Bruno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barishkov's defenses.
Barishkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruno managing to block the knees to the body from Barishkov.
Barishkov lands with a light punch inside.
Bruno breaks from the clinch.
Barishkov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bruno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barishkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barishkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruno closes the distance and clinches.
Bruno misses with a body punch.
Barishkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bruno lands with a light punch inside.
Barishkov can't find room to land a body shot as Bruno controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giordano Bruno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giordano Bruno's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bruno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barishkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bruno moves out of range easily.
Barishkov misses the jab.
Barishkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruno.
Barishkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barishkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A cross from Bruno lands.
Bruno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barishkov.
Bruno half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruno.
Bruno connects with a leg kick. Barishkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barishkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barishkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barishkov misses with a leg kick.
Bruno lands with a hook. Barishkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bruno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barishkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barishkov misses the body punch
and Bruno counters with a leg kick.
Bruno lands a big uppercut and Barishkov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barishkov looks OK. Bruno waves Barishkov back to his feet!
Barishkov is rocked!
Barishkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Barishkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruno finish him?
Barishkov is pressed against the cage. Bruno pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Barishkov! Two more big strikes from Bruno and Barishkov crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Giordano Bruno!
In his post fight interview, Giordano Bruno gave a big smile as he said 'Domine Iesu, Per vagitus Tui in praesepio pro me nascentis, Per lacrimas Tui in cruce pro me morientis, Per amorem Tui in tabernaculo pro me viventis, Miserere mei et salva me. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Tyrannosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrannosaurus comes to the cage accompanied by MacArthurPark. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Tyrannosaurus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akesson lands a jab to the nose.
Tyrannosaurus gets caught flat footed, as Akesson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akesson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akesson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akesson throwing strikes from guard but Tyrannosaurus blocks nicely.
Akesson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akesson connects with a couple of short punches.
Akesson stops Tyrannosaurus from standing up.
Akesson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyrannosaurus's head.
Akesson chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyrannosaurus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akesson throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrannosaurus trying to control the position.
Akesson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyrannosaurus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akesson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tyrannosaurus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akesson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tyrannosaurus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akesson is in Tyrannosaurus's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tyrannosaurus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyrannosaurus tries to get out of the position.
Akesson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akesson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tyrannosaurus's head.
Tyrannosaurus is rocked!
Tyrannosaurus trying to keep a closed guard but Akesson is proving a slippery customer.
Akesson postures up in Tyrannosaurus's guard and throws a big left but Tyrannosaurus blocks it.
Akesson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akesson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Akesson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tyrannosaurus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Akesson moves away from the strike by Tyrannosaurus.
Akesson lands a nice looking body shot.
Akesson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Akesson showed some decent athleticism there.
Tyrannosaurus scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Akesson manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrannosaurus can't escape the position.
Akesson lands a big elbow.
It looks like Rex Tyrannosaurus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akesson working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Tyrannosaurus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Akesson! Tyrannosaurus is hurt baaadly! Akesson is firing away with more strikes - Tyrannosaurus is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmie Akesson!
Jimmie Akesson is the new heavyweight champion!
Jimmie Akesson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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