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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Istvan Csiki (ranked 6260 p4p, 399 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 22159 p4p, 465 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Istvan Csiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Csiki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shamrock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Csiki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Shamrock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Csiki is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csiki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shamrock gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Csiki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shamrock to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shamrock shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is squirming around, avoiding Csiki's attempts to control the action.
Csiki looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Csiki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Csiki is working for a guillotine from mount but Shamrock frees his head quite easily.
Csiki moves to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Csiki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shamrock knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shamrock for a finish.
Csiki is cranking Shamrock's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Shamrock! He's tightened the choke and Shamrock is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Istvan Csiki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Merel (ranked 2789 p4p, 299 weight class) and DJ Cadillac (ranked 3554 p4p, 354 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Merel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Laura Tesoro - Higher. Jack Merel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Merel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Cadillac!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel has Cadillac up against the cage in a clinch.
Cadillac throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
Cadillac goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadillac stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadillac - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cadillac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Merel.
Merel tries a body shot but Cadillac blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cadillac has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Merel.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cadillac.
Merel blocks a body shot from Cadillac.
Cadillac tries to work over Merel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Merel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Cadillac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Merel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Merel lands a body shot.
Cadillac tries to stall but Merel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Merel lands an uppercut.
A short right from Merel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadillac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cadillac blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadillac - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Merel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cadillac backwards.
Cadillac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cadillac is rocked!
Merel creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cadillac with a big uppercut! Cadillac tries to clinch up but Merel pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cadillac to the mat! Cadillac covers up and Merel unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Merel!
In his post fight interview, Jack Merel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Danger (ranked 1955 p4p, 275 weight class) and Asuh Duh (ranked 22422 p4p, 800 weight class). Asuh Duh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlos Danger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asuh Duh!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Danger. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Danger's head coaches at MMA Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danger connects with a looping right hand.
Duh tries to clinch up but Danger circles away and keeps his distance.
Danger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duh throws a jab when Danger was well out of range.
Duh misses the shot to the body.
Danger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Duh just manages to avoid it.
Duh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Danger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danger. Duh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger lands with a straight right. Duh didn't see that one coming.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but Duh is just out of range.
Danger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Danger closes the distance and pushes Duh back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Danger fails to land.
Danger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Danger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Duh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Danger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duh.
Duh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danger scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Danger on the inside.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of Duh's head.
Danger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of Duh's head.
Duh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Danger drops Duh onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Duh is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Duh is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Duh to his knees! Danger keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Danger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teabwana Jienk (ranked 2486 p4p, 266 weight class) and Corwin Valentine (ranked 2655 p4p, 280 weight class). Valentine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm the Man. Corwin Valentine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teabwana Jienk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corwin Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jienk, pushing him back against the cage.
Valentine trying to land knees to the body.
Valentine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jienk.
Valentine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jienk is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Valentine.
Jienk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valentine tries to land knees in the clinch but Jienk avoids the damage to the body.
Valentine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jienk is defending well for now.
Jienk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valentine with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valentine obliges.
Jienk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jienk jumps guard but Valentine stands there with Jienk around his waist. Jienk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Valentine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jienk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Valentine trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine lands a nice knee to the body.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valentine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jienk.
Jienk tries to pull guard but Valentine won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teabwana Jienk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine misses with a knee strike.
Valentine misses with a knee strike.
Jienk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Valentine smiles and moves away.
Valentine tries to clinch but Jienk moves out of range.
Corwin Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine moves into the clinch.
Jienk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valentine after a bit of a struggle.
Jienk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valentine just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valentine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jienk avoids it.
Jienk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but Jienk blocks with his arms.
Jienk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Valentine walks away with a smile on his face. Jienk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valentine tries to clinch up but Jienk circles away and keeps his distance.
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Valentine.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jienk's face.
Valentine misses with a knee strike.
Jienk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Valentine working Jienk over with knees to the body.
Valentine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valentine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jienk's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valentine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jienk's brow.
Valentine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valentine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jienk tries to pull guard but Valentine holds him up against the cage and eventually Jienk drops back down to his feet.
Valentine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jienk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jienk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Valentine is looking to stand up but Jienk won't let him.
Valentine stands up and waves to Jienk to follow him.
Valentine has closed the distance and engaged Jienk in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jienk tries to pull guard but Valentine holds him up against the cage and eventually Jienk drops back down to his feet.
Jienk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jienk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jienk is rocked!
Valentine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Jienk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine lands a big knee! That's hurt Jienk! Oh, he's all over the place! Valentine lands another knee that sends Jienk to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Valentine!
Corwin Valentine very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yang Xinhai (ranked 1145 p4p, 42 weight class) and Vince Foster (ranked 3350 p4p, 147 weight class). Yang Xinhai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Xinhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Foster!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Xinhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xinhai avoids the head kick by Foster.
Xinhai scores with a jab. Foster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Vince Foster has been cut.
Xinhai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good leg kick by Foster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xinhai works the jab nicely.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xinhai.
A cross from Xinhai lands.
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand.
Vince Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Xinhai lands with a right hand.
Foster is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xinhai connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Foster! He's out on his feet! Xinhai rushes in and drops Foster with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yang Xinhai!
After winning the bout, Yang Xinhai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kubota (ranked 361 p4p, 12 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 1562 p4p, 63 weight class). Kubota comes to the cage accompanied by Devilman No Uta. Jaroslav comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Sound of Running Feet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Kubota!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Kubota as he checks the leg kick.
Jaroslav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
Jaroslav throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Jaroslav changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kubota tries to avoid it but Jaroslav manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kubota to the ground. Kubota escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Jaroslav's body.
Kubota needs to keep his hands up - Jaroslav had a free shot at his head there.
Kubota attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kubota with a body shot.
Jaroslav slips under a jab from Kubota.
Kubota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaroslav has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
Jaroslav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Jaroslav rushes Kubota and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jaroslav fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Kubota pulls guard.
Jaroslav tries to free his leg and advance position but Kubota is retaining full guard.
Jaroslav engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Jaroslav from controlling successfully.
Kubota keeping full guard, as Jaroslav tries to pass.
Kubota wants to sweep but no luck.
Kubota has his foot on Jaroslav's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaroslav works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaroslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubota is looking for a triangle but Jaroslav pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaroslav might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kubota haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaroslav.
Kubota takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaroslav moves into the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kubota misses with the head strike.
Jaroslav lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Kubota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jaroslav scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaroslav.
Kubota is trying to push Jaroslav away but Jaroslav has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaroslav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick nicely.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a push kick but Kubota slaps the foot to one side.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaroslav closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kubota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaroslav with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kubota to score with a decent uppercut.
Kubota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaroslav avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaroslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Kubota slips a straight right by Jaroslav.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Kubota.
Kubota with a nice cross.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Jaroslav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kubotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jaroslav throws a leg kick that misses.
Kubota thumps Jaroslav with a low kick.
Kubota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaroslav lands a right hook to the body.
Kubota connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaroslav's hands.
Kubota avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kubota appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaroslav throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick but Kubota checks it.
Kubota checks a low kick from Jaroslav.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
Jaroslav takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kubota throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Kubota throws a series of punches but Jaroslav avoids them all with ease.
Jaroslav fakes the leg kick and cracks Kubota in the body.
Jaroslav misses with a wild body shot.
Jaroslav has closed the distance and engaged Kubota in a clinch.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jaroslav lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kubota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a body punch.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaroslav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kubota lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav cracks Kubota with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Kubota as the two fighters clinch.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kubota.
Kubota manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jaroslav controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Jaroslav from controlling successfully.
Jaroslav is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jaroslav passes Kubota's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jaroslav is keen to just control but Kubota is a slippery customer.
Kubota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaroslav pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kubota has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kubota is trying to maintain the position but Jaroslav is very close to passing his half guard.
Kubota looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaroslav trying to control the action but Kubota is working from the bottom.
Kubota is defending against the submission attempts here by Jaroslav.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota is staying active underneath Jaroslav, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jaroslav wants to work for an arm triangle but Kubota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jaroslav is working for a kimura but Kubota is defending it quite comfortably.
Kubota wants to sweep but Jaroslav has passed to side control!
Kubota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Jaroslav looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kubota tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaroslav advances to mount.
Kubota tries to hold on but Jaroslav pushes him away.
Jaroslav can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kubota is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felix Jaroslav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jaroslav throws a low kick but Kubota moves out of range easily.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Kubota wants to slow Jaroslav down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaroslav 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.
Kubota fakes the leg kick and cracks Jaroslav in the body.
Jaroslav with a nice cross.
Kubota throws a leg kick
and Jaroslav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota misses with a leg kick.
Kubota throws a front kick aimed at Jaroslav's knee but Jaroslav avoids it well.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jaroslav's calf.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick nicely.
Kubota connects with a looping right hand.
Jaroslav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaroslav throws the kick towards the body but Kubota avoids it.
A low kick from Kubota misses
and Jaroslav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Kubota.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Jaroslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaroslav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Jaroslav with the counter takedown but Kubota avoids it easily.
Jaroslav misses the jab.
Kubota attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaroslav is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaroslav is just out of range.
Jaroslav closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Jaroslav shoots and misses
and Kubota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kubota slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaroslav, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kubota delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jaroslav takes a step back to recover.
Jaroslav throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jaroslav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota clobbers Jaroslav with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaroslav tries to clinch but Kubota is having none of it.
Jaroslav checks a low kick from Kubota.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick as Kubota jumps back.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Kubota throws a low kick, looking for Jaroslav's leg but Jaroslav calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
Jaroslav tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kubota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kubota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Kubota ducks right into an uppercut from Jaroslav.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a wild body shot.
Jaroslav lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav fakes the leg kick and cracks Kubota in the body.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick but Kubota moved away.
Kubota with a nice cross.
Kubota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head.
Kubota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick but Kubota checks it.
Kubota lands a nice shot that snaps Jaroslav's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaroslav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaroslav slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota tries to land a leg kick but Jaroslav saw it coming and moves away.
Kubota pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jaroslav back to the cage. Kubota follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jaroslav scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jaroslav counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kubota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaroslav's head backwards.
Jaroslav tries to clinch but Kubota is having none of it.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kubota blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Jaroslav has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kubota misses with a hook. Jaroslav ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kubota.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Jaroslav saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota walks into a jab.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaroslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota clearly takes 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.
Kubota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaroslav shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kubota throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Kubota with a jab.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Jaroslav's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaroslav tries to avoid it.
Kubota avoids the head kick by Jaroslav.
Kubota tried to counter with a leg kick but Jaroslav avoided it.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaroslav moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaroslav throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kubota.
Jaroslav 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroslav lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kubota's sensitive parts.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaroslav's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kubota under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota throws a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kubota.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Jaroslav steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Jaroslav slips the punch.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaroslav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kubota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kubota gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaroslav can do to turn this around?
Kubota throws a hook but Jaroslav blocks it.
Jaroslav throws a right and a left that Kubota avoids nicely.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jaroslav tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota looks for the body kick but Jaroslav saw that one coming.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick but Kubota checks it.
Kubota ducks right into an uppercut from Jaroslav.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav takes one on the button.
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws a low kick but Jaroslav moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Jaroslav as he connects with a hook.
Jaroslav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubota finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaroslav's head.
The fighters circling - Kubota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaroslav walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kubota.
Jaroslav staying out of range there.
Jaroslav throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Jaroslav fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kubota.
Kubota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kubota checks a leg kick.
Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kubota throws a big counter combination but Jaroslav scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaroslav tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Jaroslav's shoulder, as Jaroslav tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaroslav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaroslav. That did some damage!
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaroslav's sensitive parts.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Kubota on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaroslav throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jaroslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav gets a clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav blocking some punches.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaroslav breaks the clinch.
Jaroslav misses with a low 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!
Jaroslav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kubota misses with a jab to the body
and Jaroslav counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kubota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kubota lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kubota.
Kubota throws a jab when Jaroslav was well out of range.
Jaroslav shoots in but no luck this time.
Takeru Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jaroslav.
Jaroslav shoots in for a takedown but Kubota shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Jaroslav backs away, Kubota returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Jaroslav's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaroslav tries to avoid it.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaroslav walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota had his way with Felix Jaroslav in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kubota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaroslav lands a nice looking body shot.
Kubota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jaroslav to score with a decent uppercut.
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaroslav throws the kick towards the body but Kubota avoids it.
Kubota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaroslav. Jaroslav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaroslav gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kubota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kubota.
Kubota lands a shot to the body.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Kubota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaroslav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaroslav lands with a light punch inside.
Jaroslav lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Kubota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaroslav prevents a body shot from Kubota.
Jaroslav controlling the action here for a moment.
Kubota wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaroslav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaroslav lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
A short uppercut from Kubota.
Jaroslav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kubota scores with a shot to the side of Jaroslav's head.
Kubota tries to throw a body punch but Jaroslav avoids it by throwing Kubota back against the cage.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaroslav lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaroslav fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaroslav goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kubota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kubota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kubota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kubota smiles and moves away.
Jaroslav pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav swinging wildly here.
Kubota tests Jaroslav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaroslav moves away from the strike by Kubota.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaroslav.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
Jaroslav looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away.
Jaroslav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Jaroslav's legs.
Kubota throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Kubota throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaroslav counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kubota thinking.
Kubota digs a good hook to Jaroslav's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Kubota misses.
Jaroslav slips under a jab.
Jaroslav turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota looks to land a body kick but Jaroslav moved away.
Jaroslav counters with a body kick.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Kubota tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kubota tries to land a front kick but Jaroslav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaroslav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaroslav tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kubota scores with a jab.
Jaroslav fails to land the takedown.
Takeru Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Jaroslav.
Jaroslav is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kubota fakes the leg kick and cracks Jaroslav in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota feints and then cracks Jaroslav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaroslav down.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota thumps Jaroslav with a low kick.
Kubota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaroslav throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throws a head kick but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Kubota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jaroslav to score with a decent uppercut.
Kubota scores with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaroslav finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Jaroslav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubota pinned against the cage. Kubota gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kubota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kubota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Takeru Kubota 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Cobb (ranked 3271 p4p, 431 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 2095 p4p, 300 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suchart Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilenius throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cobb was covering up waiting for the punch and Vilenius finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cobb wants to stand and escape but Vilenius is having none of it.
Vilenius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vilenius with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilenius pushes down on Cobb's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vilenius working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Cobb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vilenius drops an elbow to the side of Cobb's head.
Vilenius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cobb taking some punishment here, with Vilenius in his half guard.
Cobb taking some punishment here, with Vilenius in his half guard.
Cobb is rocked!
Vilenius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Cobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Vilenius there.
Vilenius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vilenius lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cobb! More strikes land and this one is all over! Vilenius jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Foreman (ranked 701 p4p, 73 weight class) and Quinton Randleman (ranked 709 p4p, 74 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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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Foreman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman shoots in for a double leg but Foreman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Foreman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randleman.
Randleman shoots in but Foreman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Randleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Randleman slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randleman.
Randleman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Foreman 's head.
Randleman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Randleman thows a huge punch but Foreman dodges it nicely.
Randleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foreman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Randleman controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman working Foreman over with strikes.
Foreman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randleman trying to control the pace.
Foreman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Randleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foreman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Randleman.
Still in half guard, Randleman seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Randleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Randleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Randleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Randleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Foreman defending well though.
Randleman stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randleman passes to full mount!
Randleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Randleman landing strikes from the mount and Foreman is in trouble!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foreman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Randleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Randleman is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The adventures of Randleman the control monster continue. Boring.
Randleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Foreman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman wants to sweep but no luck.
Randleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Foreman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foreman tries to get out of the position.
Randleman 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.
Randleman landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Randleman passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foreman wants to improve his position but Randleman is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randleman in particular looking to stall.
Foreman wants to control but Randleman is keeping busy.
Quinton Randleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Randleman seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Randleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foreman trying to control but Randleman postures up.
Randleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foreman is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman is nestled in close to Foreman , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman passes to side control.
Foreman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Randleman is staying tight to Foreman 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Foreman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Randleman.
Randleman scoring with punches and elbows.
Randleman is chipping away with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman working the ground and pound.
Randleman working the ground and pound.
Randleman controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Randleman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Randleman lands in his opponent's guard.
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foreman looking for a sweep. Not yet Foreman , not yet.
Randleman stays in close to Foreman 's body and controls the position.
More stalling from Randleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Randleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randleman stays in close to Foreman 's body and controls the position.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foreman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Foreman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman connects with a couple of short punches.
Randleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Randleman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Foreman .
Randleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randleman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Foreman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randleman somewhat.
Foreman is looking for a counter combo.
Randleman lands with a cross.
Foreman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Randleman 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foreman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foreman wants to sweep but no luck.
Randleman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randleman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Randleman postures up in Foreman 's guard and throws a big left but Foreman blocks it.
Randleman 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.
Foreman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joe Foreman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Randleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Randleman landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Randleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Randleman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Randleman!
In his post fight interview, Quinton Randleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jallu Pesonen (ranked 378 p4p, 46 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 613 p4p, 71 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pesonen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu. Osiris Egyptian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pesonen throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pesonen throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pesonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pesonen throws a head punch that misses.
Egyptian misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Egyptian clobbers Pesonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pesonen cracks the inside of Egyptian's front leg.
Egyptian misses with a kick to the body.
Pesonen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Egyptian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Pesonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Egyptian misses.
Pesonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Egyptian tries to keep at a distance but Pesonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Pesonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pesonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian.
Pesonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Egyptian uses from the top position.
Pesonen has an active guard here but Egyptian has managed to pass into half guard.
Egyptian is looking to advance position but Pesonen won't allow it.
Pesonen actively working from the bottom here.
Pesonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pesonen keeping control of the position.
Pesonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Egyptian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pesonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pesonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Egyptian is aware though and is defending well.
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Egyptian from controlling successfully.
Pesonen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Egyptian has passed into half guard!
Egyptian is taking a breather. Pesonen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen is looking for a sweep. Egyptian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pesonen wants to control but Egyptian is keeping busy.
My spies in Secret Lab inform me that Egyptian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pesonen is doing well to control the position and prevent Egyptian from advancing to side control.
Pesonen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Egyptian pulls his head out easily.
Pesonen tries to get to full guard but Egyptian has control of the leg.
Egyptian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pesonen is looking for a sweep. Egyptian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pesonen is not content to let Egyptian control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Egyptian defending well as Pesonen loads up on a big left hand.
Pesonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pesonen.
Pesonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Egyptian tries to circle away but Pesonen has him pinned against the cage.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian defending well as Pesonen loads up on a big left hand.
Pesonen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Jallu Pesonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
A little jabbing left from Egyptian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egyptian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen blocks a jab.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen misses with a low kick.
Pesonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen takes one to the chin there.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Pesonen counters with a leg kick.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Egyptian digs a good body shot into Pesonen's ribs.
Pesonen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Egyptian's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pesonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Pesonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egyptian.
Pesonen misses the jab.
Egyptian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Egyptian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Pesonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Egyptian throws out a loose jab but Pesonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Pesonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pesonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pesonen gets a clinch.
Egyptian takes a shot to the head.
Egyptian can't find room to land a body shot as Pesonen controls the action.
Pesonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian stuns Pesonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Pesonen tries to bum rush Egyptian with a series of wild strikes but Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Egyptian jabs Pesonen right on the nose. Pesonen blinks but takes it well.
Pesonen takes one to the chin there.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Egyptian lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Egyptian blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
Pesonen misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Egyptian misses with a hook. Pesonen ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen misses with a shot to the body
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Nice body kick there by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
Egyptian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
Pesonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Egyptian moves out of range as Pesonen strikes.
Pesonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Pesonen misses its target.
Pesonen misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pesonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen checks a leg kick.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Pesonen avoids it.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Pesonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Egyptian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pesonen feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Pesonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Egyptian. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian scores with a body shot.
Egyptian needs to keep his hands up - Pesonen had a free shot at his head there.
Pesonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab lands there for Egyptian.
Egyptian swings for the body but Pesonen moves out of range.
Egyptian tests Pesonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pesonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pesonen is looking to land body kicks.
Pesonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pesonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Egyptian can pounce on him.
Pesonen throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Egyptian misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pesonen connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pesonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pesonen wants to slow Egyptian down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Pesonen tries to counter by clinching up but Egyptian breaks away and moves out of range.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pesonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pesonen looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pesonen scores with a nice right hand.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Egyptian lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Pesonen moved out of range nicely.
Egyptian misses with a hook.
Egyptian 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.
Pesonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Egyptian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Pesonen's leg. Pesonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pesonen's calf.
Pesonen swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Egyptian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a right hook to the body.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pesonen scores with a punch to the head.
Pesonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pesonen cracks Egyptian with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Egyptian.
The fighters circling - Pesonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Pesonen throws a low kick, looking for Egyptian's leg but Egyptian calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen misses with a looping right.
Egyptian throws a hook but Pesonen blocks it.
Pesonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pesonen 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 Egyptian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Egyptian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Egyptian.
Some wild striking there from Pesonen.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
Egyptian drops his hands momentarily and Pesonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pesonen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pesonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pesonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian lands a head shot.
Pesonen throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian lands with a hook. Pesonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A leg kick checked by Egyptian.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pesonen. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pesonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pesonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick from Egyptian lands but Pesonen takes it in his stride.
Pesonen thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Pesonen checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Pesonen sees coming a mile off.
Egyptian takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pesonen doesn't seem phased though.
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Osiris Egyptian just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pesonen throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesonen.
Egyptian tests Pesonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pesonen throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Egyptian checks a leg kick.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Pesonen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pesonen. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
Pesonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pesonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Pesonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian thuds his shin into the meat of Pesonen's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with an inside leg kick.
Pesonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Pesonen throws a front kick aimed at Egyptian's knee but Egyptian avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pesonen, as that shot connected.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesonen manages to avoid it.
As Egyptian tries to get set, Pesonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Egyptian manages to avoid the attempt.
Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pesonen at a distance.
Pesonen moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a counter combo.
Pesonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Egyptian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Egyptian throws a hook but Pesonen blocks it.
Pesonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pesonen's head.
Pesonen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pesonen misses with a body kick.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesonen throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pesonen lands with a nice body kick.
Pesonen throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a left hand
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Egyptian misses the body punch
and Pesonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pesonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egyptian.
Pesonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian swinging wildly here.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pesonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Pesonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pesonen misses with a combination
and Egyptian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Pesonen needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
Pesonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Egyptian on the side of the head.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
A jab from Egyptian does it's job there.
Pesonen misses with a hook.
Egyptian checks a leg kick.
Egyptian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Egyptian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Pesonen blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian scores with a hook.
Pesonen misses with a leg kick
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pesonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesonen moves away.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Pesonen misses with a low kick.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pesonen, as that shot connected.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pesonen misses with a straight right.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Pesonen.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Pesonen slips a jab from Egyptian.
Pesonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Egyptian is looking to slow Pesonen down with leg kicks.
Pesonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Egyptian, as that shot connected.
Pesonen tries to land a leg kick but Egyptian saw it coming and moves away.
Pesonen just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pesonen tries to clinch up but Egyptian circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pesonen throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pesonen throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Egyptian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesonen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Pesonen feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Pesonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Pesonen moves out of range easily.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Pesonen misses.
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Egyptian finds it's target.
Pesonen misses with a straight left.
Egyptian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egyptian cracks Pesonen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pesonen.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Pesonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jallu Pesonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pesonen tries to score with a low kick but Egyptian moves his leg out of the way.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses.
Pesonen is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian slips a jab and a cross from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pesonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pesonen.
Pesonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pesonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pesonen, right into the meat.
Pesonen thuds his right hand into Egyptian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pesonen ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Pesonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pesonen sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian throws a shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a lazy body kick
and Egyptian counters with a nice body kick.
Pesonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Egyptian counters with a nice body kick.
Egyptian misses with a wild combination.
Egyptian lunges at Pesonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pesonen's hand.
Pesonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Egyptian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pesonen on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Pesonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Egyptian.
Nice shot lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Pesonen moves out of range.
Pesonen motions for Egyptian to come forward. Pesonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pesonen takes a swing at Egyptian's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Egyptian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Egyptian moved away.
Pesonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesonen.
Osiris Egyptian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Egyptian cracks Pesonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a body kick that misses.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pesonen.
Egyptian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pesonen is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Egyptian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Pesonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osiris Egyptian.
I think Egyptian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
Osiris Egyptian is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Osiris Egyptian, 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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