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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Swift has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dillon Weber!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Weber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weber is looking for a takedown.
Weber breaks from the clinch.
Swift misses with the combination.
Weber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weber darts in trying to clinch
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swift on the side of the head.
No joy there for Weber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swift throws a big counter combination but Weber scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weber throws a combination that misses
and Swift counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber throws a head kick that misses.
Swift misses with a double jab.
Weber looks to throw a body kick
and Weber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weber tries to clinch but Swift moves away
and Swift counters with a nice uppercut.
Swift with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Swift's head coaches at Iron Fist Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Swift counters with a crisp right that sends Weber to the canvas! Swift follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Swift!
The defeated Dillon Weber had this to say: 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Lupus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavlo Boyko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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216 lbs
5 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Lupus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavlo Boyko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupus has Boyko up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupus leaning against his opponent.
Lupus successfully pulls guard.
Lupus keeping moving, preventing Boyko from controlling successfully.
Lupus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lupus keeping moving, preventing Boyko from controlling successfully.
Boyko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lupus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boyko works over Lupus with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyko is standing up over Lupus. Lupus looks to escape but Boyko dives into side control.
Lupus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boyko cracks Lupus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boyko has an Americana. Lupus didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Boyko is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Boyko hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pavlo Boyko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyber Bully (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyber Bully!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Bully lands.
Bully throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bully fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Bully's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Bully takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bully misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith digs a good hook to Bully's body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bully lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Bully misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bully throws a lazy uppercut
and Bully takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Bully.
Bully throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Bully finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bully buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bully fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A low kick from Bully misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith slips a jab from Bully.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith takes a swing at Bully's ribcage but misses.
Bully misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Bully takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bully, as that shot connected.
Bully scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bully bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bully misses with a low kick.
No luck for Bully with that takedown attempt.
Bully misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Bully walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Bully takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bully throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a cross.
Bully dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bully! But no joy.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bully flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bully misses with a hook
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick from Bully lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Bully throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Cyber Bully seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bully does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith moves away from the strike by Bully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bully keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Bully throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Bully.
Bully lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bully throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bully only half commits.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Smith misses.
Bully just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bully misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bully loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Smith 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.
Bully throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bully as he jumps to the side.
Bully looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bully is looking to land body kicks.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Bully lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Frank Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully throws out a powerful jab.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith cracks Bully with a good jab.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bully throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Bully counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Bully is predictable there
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Bully misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
As Bully looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Bully just gets out of the way.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bully throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Bully throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bully only half commits.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Bully scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bully misses with a low kick.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bully throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bully throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bully takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frank Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith lands with a cross.
Bully throws a leg kick that misses.
Bully shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bully.
Bully lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Bully misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith has Bully up against the cage in a clinch.
Bully is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Bully tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Frank Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyber Bully.
Bully will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Bully.
Bully misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Bully blocks with his arms.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bully escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bully throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bully misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bully misses the target.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bully walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Bully throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Bully's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bully scrambles back to his feet.
Bully looks to throw a body kick
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith darts in and clinches Bully up against the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but Bully forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bully.
Bully misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bully tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bully wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bully.
Bully thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters by clinching up.
Bully has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bully or not.
A head punch on the inside from Bully fails to land.
Bully avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Bully postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Bully is having none of it.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bully defends it easily.
Bully trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Bully sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bully's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bully is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bully pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith wants to control but Bully is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Bully sits in half guard.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Bully.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith wants to control but Bully is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bully scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bully is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cyber Bully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bully not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bully passes to side control.
Bully scoring with punches from side control.
Smith is trying to control Bully's posture but Bully avoids it.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Frank Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bully has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Smith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Smith 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Ganador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ganador might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Will Rock You. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Ganador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganador takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ganador is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
Ganador decides to stand and escape the position.
Da Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ganador defends well and Da Silva ends up having to push Ganador into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ganador drops down looking for a counter takedown but Da Silva sprawls and moves away.
Ganador gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Ganador content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Ganador tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Ganador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ganador showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ganador looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ganador looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ganador stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva keeping moving, preventing Ganador from controlling successfully.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganador seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Da Silva for as long as he can get away with.
Ganador trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Da Silva won't allow Ganador to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Da Silva is fighting to break Ganador's control of his arms but Ganador is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva stands up and waves to Ganador to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ganador dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Da Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ganador on his heels. He'll look to pass Ganador's guard now, I'm sure.
Ganador pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ganador here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Da Silva stops Ganador from standing up.
Ganador seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Da Silva stands up from Ganador's guard - Da Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Da Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganador defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ganador feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ganador stopping the sweep attempt from Da Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador controlling from the top position.
Ganador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Ganador content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ganador trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ganador engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ganador clinches up against the cage.
Ganador jumps guard and drags Da Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva won't allow Ganador to get back to his feet.
Da Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganador leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ganador appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Luis Ganador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Silva enables Ganador to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Silva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Da Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Ganador is looking to pass into half guard but Da Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Da Silva is in guard.
Ganador wants to stand up but Da Silva is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva stands up from Ganador's guard - Da Silva perhaps looking for a knockout.
Da Silva gets caught flat footed, as Ganador shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ganador pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Silva is keeping the position for now.
Da Silva controls Ganador momentarily but Ganador frees himself.
Luis Ganador overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Ganador tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Ganador dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ganador is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Da Silva's half guard.
Ganador is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ganador is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ganador is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura but Da Silva is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva trying to control but Ganador postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganador wants to control but Da Silva is keeping him busy.
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ganador slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ganador sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Ganador attempts a counter takedown but Da Silva avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ganador pushes Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganador has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Da Silva uses from the top position.
Da Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ganador is pulling down on Da Silva's head to control his posture.
Ganador continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva gets to his feet. Ganador looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Da Silva tries to sprawl but Ganador drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ganador is working for a submission of some sort.
Ganador is taking a breather. Da Silva 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.
Da Silva is not content to let Ganador control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva gets full guard.
Da Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganador is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ganador trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganador won't allow Da Silva to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Ganador showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ganador, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Ganador!
Luis Ganador 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sugar OD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by From Ashes to New - I Will Show You. 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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27
206 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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23
220 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sugar OD!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OD throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
OD misses with a double jab
and Bishop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
OD avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OD keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
The fighters are working up against the cage. OD manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OD has Bishop pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OD pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bishop tumbling to the mat - OD dives into Bishop's guard.
Bishop 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bishop has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
OD trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
OD throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
OD stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OD tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OD swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop cracks OD with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OD.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OD throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
OD trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
OD wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Bishop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of OD's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed OD's guard.
Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but OD defends the submission attempt.
Bishop is trying to control. OD wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bishop controlling the action here.
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.
OD is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OD wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bishop darts in and clinches OD up against the cage.
Bishop is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
OD is trying to break the clinch but Bishop is controlling him.
OD wants to get back to striking at distance but Bishop won't allow it.
OD wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bishop has him pressed against the cage.
OD has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop gets a takedown into half guard.
OD manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop tries for a takedown but OD manages to get underhooks.
OD has had enough of the clinch but Bishop keeps him there for the moment.
OD is trying to push Bishop away but Bishop has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bishop gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bishop is thwarting OD's attempts to control the position.
OD is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop is thwarting OD's attempts to control the position.
Bishop prevents OD from improving his position.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but OD is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop lands a nice short elbow.
OD is looking to control Bishop's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OD avoid being mounted?
OD has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bishop is on him like a limpet, forcing OD back against the cage.
Bishop pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OD is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OD lands a couple of digs.
Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop pulls OD in close to prevent any damage.
OD trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OD in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OD wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but OD is just out of range.
OD tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Jackson Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OD.
Bishop misses with a series of wild punches.
OD tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OD with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OD forces Bishop back against the cage and clinches.
OD is looking for a takedown.
OD goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bishop prevents it.
Jackson Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sugar OD.
Bishop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OD is defending well.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
OD doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Bishop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bishop lands a jab.
OD lands a left and a right that send Bishop crashing to the mat, dazed. OD thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bishop is rocked!
It looks like Jackson Bishop has been cut.
OD scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OD tries to close the distance and clinch but Bishop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OD sends Bishop crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! OD is motioning to the referee to let Bishop up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Bishop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OD shoots for a double leg takedown but Bishop sprawls well. He's pushed OD's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Bishop wants a takedown but no success here.
Bishop seems to have got his legs back now.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but OD manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
OD fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bishop has OD pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OD blocks the elbow strike.
OD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OD misses with a body shot.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
OD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bishop drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control.
OD trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but OD is retaining full guard.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
OD is looking to stand up but Bishop isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OD trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bishop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OD throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop digs a good body shot into OD's ribs.
Sugar OD seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OD takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop clinches up against the cage.
OD gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bishop.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that OD has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OD gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bishop has OD pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bishop pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending OD tumbling to the mat - Bishop dives into OD's guard.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
OD trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bishop cracks OD with a solid left hand.
Bishop with a nice head shot there.
Bishop stands up and waves to OD to follow him.
OD walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sugar OD has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Bishop lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sugar OD.
I think Bishop 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Sugar OD spoke after the fight, saying 'im not impressed by your parformance.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Watsz Mawe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
159 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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24
157 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Watsz Mawe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mawe.
Mawe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rodgers is holding Mawe down, trying to stall.
Mawe is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rodgers's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mawe looks up at the clock and then as Rodgers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mawe smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mawe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodgers is trying to escape and Mawe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodgers is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mawe! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Watsz Mawe!
Watsz Mawe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Conti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masaaki Kanagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Masaaki Kanagawa enters the cage!
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22
216 lbs
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28
211 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Luca Conti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaaki Kanagawa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conti lands with a shot to the body.
Kanagawa scores with the left hand. Conti knows he should have avoided that one.
Kanagawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Conti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Conti tries to clinch there but Kanagawa circles away.
Kanagawa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kanagawa cracks Conti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conti blocks a jab.
Conti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kanagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Conti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kanagawa misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Conti.
Conti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Conti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conti tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Conti there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanagawa misses with a hook. Conti ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Conti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luca Conti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conti moves into the clinch successfully.
Kanagawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kanagawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Conti backwards.
Kanagawa digs a right hand into Conti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conti's gas tank.
Kanagawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kanagawa blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kanagawa.
Kanagawa has a couple of punches blocked by Conti.
Kanagawa cracks Conti with a nice body shot.
Conti working aggressively here.
Kanagawa lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Conti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kanagawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Conti.
Kanagawa is leaning against Conti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Kanagawa is trying to force a seperation but Conti has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Kanagawa.
Kanagawa digs a right hand into Conti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Conti's gas tank.
Conti is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conti blocks a body shot from Kanagawa.
A short right from Kanagawa on the inside.
Kanagawa can't find room to land a body shot as Conti controls the action.
Conti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanagawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conti blocking some punches.
Conti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kanagawa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conti throws a head punch that misses.
Kanagawa misses with a body punch.
Kanagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Conti controls his hands.
Conti lands a damaging elbow.
Conti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conti lands a right hand.
Conti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conti misses with a body punch.
Kanagawa tries a body shot but Conti blocks it.
Kanagawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kanagawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kanagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conti lands an elbow inside that Kanagawa shrugs off.
Conti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kanagawa backwards.
A short left from Conti.
Kanagawa blocks the elbow strike.
Conti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Conti gets through Kanagawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanagawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kanagawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Conti or not.
Kanagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanagawa prevents a body shot from Conti.
Kanagawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanagawas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conti scores a nice knee to the body.
Conti jumps into guard, dragging Kanagawa to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa wants to stand but Conti is controlling his posture from full guard.
Conti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kanagawa defends it easily.
Conti working for a triangle but Kanagawa defends it easily.
Conti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kanagawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kanagawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Conti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Conti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kanagawa looks to land a right hand but Conti moved out of range.
Kanagawa misses with a left hand
letting Conti counter with a right hand.
Conti jabs at Kanagawa's body.
Some wild striking there from Kanagawa.
Conti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kanagawa misses the body punch
and Conti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Conti!
Conti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Conti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kanagawa takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Masaaki Kanagawa has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanagawa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Conti blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanagawa misses with a body punch.
Kanagawa tries a body shot but Conti blocks it.
Kanagawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conti is looking to clinch but Kanagawa is avoiding it.
Kanagawa throws out a counter right but Conti avoids it with no problem.
Conti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanagawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Conti lands the left hand.
Kanagawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kanagawa is trying to maintain the position but Conti is very close to passing his half guard.
Conti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Conti is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kanagawa reverses the position - he's now on top in Conti's guard.
Conti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanagawa can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conti trying to control the position.
Kanagawa won't allow Conti to sweep him here.
Conti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Conti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Conti stopping the sweep attempt from Kanagawa.
Conti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Conti is in close to Kanagawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conti with a nice head shot there.
Conti landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conti postures up.
Conti pushes down on Kanagawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Conti is working for a kimura but Kanagawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Kanagawa actively working from the bottom here.
Kanagawa wants to improve his position but Conti is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Conti passes to full mount!
Conti with the ground and pound from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kanagawa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Conti lands with some strikes.
Kanagawa tries to lock up and control but Conti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kanagawa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Conti is staying active.
Kanagawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Conti lands a nice shot to the head.
Conti landing shots from mount.
Kanagawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luca Conti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masaaki Kanagawa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kanagawa cracks a nice hook into Conti's ribs.
Conti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanagawa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kanagawa swings for the body but Conti moves out of range.
Conti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kanagawa on the side of the head.
Luca Conti is winning the standup battle so far.
Conti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kanagawa is trying to defend but Conti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Conti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Conti breaks from Kanagawa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Conti landing strikes from the mount and Kanagawa is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conti lands a heavy elbow.
Kanagawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conti looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conti putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Conti landing shots from mount.
Kanagawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conti working for a submission but Kanagawa is keeping him at bay.
Conti is working for a guillotine from mount but Kanagawa frees his head quite easily.
Conti lands a couple of good shots and Kanagawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa is really stuck here.
Conti connects with a big shot to the side of Kanagawa's head.
Conti is landing with strikes. Kanagawa can't take much more of this.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conti scores with punches to the body.
Luca Conti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conti has good solid back control here.
Conti 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.
Conti's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanagawa just trying to survive but Conti is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Conti controlling from the back.
Further stalling from Conti.
Kanagawa grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conti is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Conti scores with punches and elbows.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Conti controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luca Conti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Conti, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Conti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Muise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Machio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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190 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Muise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Machio!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machio.
Machio misses with a low kick as Muise jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muise, as that shot connected.
Machio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muise to the mat! Muise manages to get full guard.
Machio advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machio thows a huge punch but Muise dodges it nicely.
Machio is pressing down on Muise's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muise is holding on for now.
Machio wants to take a breather but Muise is having none of it.
Muise knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machio on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machio thows a huge punch but Muise dodges it nicely.
Machio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Machio throwing shots but Muise is blocking nicely.
Machio seems to be looking for submissions.
Machio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muise wants to control but Machio is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Machio is nestled in close to Muise, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Muise keeps working.
Machio trying to mount his opponent but Muise defends it.
Machio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machio landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Machio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machio has hold of Muise's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Muise manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machio punching from mount but Muise doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Machio punching from mount but Muise doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machio with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poor strikes thrown by Machio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Muise on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muise tries to get out of the position.
Machio wants to finish this one by submission but Muise is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Machio.
Machio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Machio lands a big shot there that rocks Muise but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Muise manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Muise is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Machio has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Machio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Muise dodges the ground and pound from Machio.
Machio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muise knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machio goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Muise rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machio's guard! Nice work there by Muise!
Muise got a little sloppy there for a moment and Machio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Muise has managed to get both his arms back between Machio's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muise controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Muise escapes and throws Machio's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Muise with the ground and pound but Machio regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Machio is pressing down on Muise's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Machio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muise.
Machio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Muise looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Machio crashes against the mat.
Machio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muise sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Machio is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Muise is trying to escape and Machio transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Muise is forced to tap! Nice work there by Machio! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Machio!
Ralph Machio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Kormrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Kormrok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Parker Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kormrok catches Lewis napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lewis to the canvas!
It looks like Parker Lewis has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kormrok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lewis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kormrok has his hands clasped together but Lewis extends and breaks Kormrok's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lewis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Parker Lewis!
Parker Lewis is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Parker Lewis 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Breznhev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Galtieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breznhev comes to the cage accompanied by Death Grips - No Love. Galtieri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Woke up this morning - Alabama 3. This should be fireworks!
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleks Breznhev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulie Galtieri!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznhev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Galtieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galtieri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Galtieri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Breznhev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Breznhev attempts a counter takedown but Galtieri avoids it well and moves away.
Breznhev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Galtieri sprawls well initially but Breznhev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Galtieri is looking for a sweep. Breznhev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Galtieri is pressing down on Breznhev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Galtieri controlling the position.
Galtieri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznhev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznhev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Breznhev advances to half guard.
Breznhev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Galtieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.
Galtieri is staying active underneath Breznhev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galtieri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznhev is working away from the top position though.
Breznhev working over Galtieri with some ground and pound. Galtieri looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Breznhev wants to work for an arm triangle but Galtieri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galtieri is trying to control but can't.
Breznhev trying to control from half guard but Galtieri is working away.
Galtieri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galtieri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Breznhev stopping the sweep attempt from Galtieri.
Breznhev advances to half guard.
Breznhev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Galtieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.
Breznhev looking to pass the guard.
Galtieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznhev defends it easily.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving.
Galtieri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breznhev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite inform us that Galtieri has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Breznhev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galtieri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galtieri is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Breznhev blocks a jab.
Galtieri connects with a nice looking jab.
Galtieri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breznhev.
Breznhev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galtieri.
Breznhev connects with a crisp jab.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Breznhev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Breznhev is looking to take a break and control but Galtieri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Galtieri is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galtieri is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Breznhev is keen to just control but Galtieri is a slippery customer.
Galtieri moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Breznhev 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.
Galtieri throws a series of punches but Breznhev avoids them all with ease.
Galtieri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Breznhev under the eye.
Breznhev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Breznhev fails to land the takedown.
Galtieri stuffs the takedown.
Galtieri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Breznhev dodges the punch combination from Galtieri.
Galtieri lands with an overhand left.
Breznhev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Galtieri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Galtieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Breznhev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galtieri lands a jab 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!
Galtieri throws the left hand but Breznhev avoids the punch easily.
Breznhev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Galtieri circles away.
Galtieri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Breznhev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galtieri scores with a body shot.
Breznhev shoots in for a takedown but Galtieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Breznhev throws a poor cross that misses
and Galtieri counters with a straight right hand.
Galtieri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galtieri throws a lazy right hand but Breznhev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Galtieri.
Breznhev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galtieri counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Galtieri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Breznhev's guard.
Aleks Breznhev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galtieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Breznhev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galtieri wants to pass the guard but Breznhev is keeping the position.
Galtieri controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznhev is pulling down on Galtieri's head. It's preventing any offense from Galtieri, at least for the moment.
Breznhev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galtieri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galtieri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breznhev defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri trying to control the position.
Breznhev is stalling in the full guard.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Galtieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Breznhev pushes down on Galtieri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Breznhev is trying to control the action in half guard but Galtieri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galtieri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galtieri trying to control here.
Breznhev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Galtieri!
Galtieri is trying desperately to improve position.
Galtieri wants to hold on but Breznhev pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Galtieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Breznhev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Galtieri misses with a wild combination.
Galtieri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Breznhev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breznhev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Galtieri stalks Breznhev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Breznhev's face. Breznhev staggers backwards, shaken.
Breznhev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Galtieri's guard.
Galtieri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznhev is aware though and is defending well.
Galtieri trying to control the position here.
Breznhev trying to control but Galtieri is working from the bottom.
Breznhev wants to pass the guard but Galtieri is keeping the position.
Galtieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznhev trying to control the position from guard on top but Galtieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breznhev looking to sit in guard and control but Galtieri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Breznhev is pulling down on Galtieri's head to control his posture.
Breznhev trying to keep a closed guard but Galtieri is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznhev is on top in guard.
Breznhev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galtieri works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breznhev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galtieri is trying to control the position but Breznhev postures up.
Breznhev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galtieri is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breznhev wants to control from the top but Galtieri keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri looking for subs off his back but Breznhev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Breznhev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galtieri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breznhev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Breznhev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galtieri!
Breznhev lands a couple of good shots and Galtieri has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Breznhev looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Galtieri covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Breznhev scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galtieri is trying to break free.
Breznhev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galtieri tries to escape but Breznhev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Galtieri just trying to survive but Breznhev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galtieri manages to reverse the position and now he's in Breznhev's guard. Nice work there by Galtieri.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznhev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breznhev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Breznhev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Breznhev 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Breznhev!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleks Breznhev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Paulie Galtieri had this to say: 'Ah well, Im still young and its early in my career. Well done to David. Ill learn from this and move on.'.
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