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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Proper Communist (ranked 1133 p4p, 139 weight class) and Abraham Durden (ranked 1705 p4p, 203 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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158 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Proper Communist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Communist moves away.
Good exchange - Durden coming out on top.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Communist looks to score with a jab to the body but Durden is just out of range.
Communist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Durden.
A telegraphed right hand from Communist misses the target.
Communist misses with a looping right.
Jab by Durden.
Communist throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Communist - just one landing.
Communist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Communist gets tackled into the cage by Durden. Durden maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Communist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Communist misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durden lands an uppercut.
Durden swings wildly with an uppercut but Communist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Communist lands a body punch in the clinch.
Communist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Communist misses with an uppercut. Durden saw that one coming.
Durden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Communist misses the target.
Durden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden digs a good hook to Communist's body.
Communist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Durden misses.
Communist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Durden counters with a slapping leg kick.
Communist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Communist closes the distance and clinches.
Durden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Communist moves away.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Communist's sensitive parts.
Communist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Communist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Communist wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden swings for the body but Communist moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Communist.
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden slips a straight right by Communist.
Communist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durden.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Communist sees coming a mile off.
Communist tries to clinch there but Durden circles away.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Communist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Communist misses with a low kick.
Communist moves into the clinch.
Communist blocks an uppercut.
Communist digs a right hand underneath Durden's ribcage. Durden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Communist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a punch on the inside.
Communist prevents Durden from breaking the clinch.
Durden tries to work over Communist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Communist fails to land.
Durden misses with the head strike.
Durden struggles to land a body shot inside as Communist controls his hands.
Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Communist throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
A short right from Communist on the inside.
Communist prevents a body shot from Durden.
A head punch on the inside from Durden fails to land.
Communist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durden is looking to break free of the clinch but Communist has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist.
Durden has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Communist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durden can turn it around.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durden blocks an elbow strike from Communist.
Durden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Communist backwards.
Communist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Communist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Durden throws a hook to the side of Communist's head but Communist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durden lands an overhand right.
Communist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durden has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden misses with a looping right.
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!
Durden connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Communist - the referee stops the clock and Durden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Communist. Durden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Communist moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Communist misses the target.
Communist wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Communist takes one to the side of the head.
Communist digs a good hook to Durden's body.
Communist misses with a hook.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Communist tries to score with a low kick but Durden moves his leg out of the way.
Communist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Communist throws a head kick that Durden semi-blocks.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Communist's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Communist blocks a low kick nicely.
Communist has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durden, as that shot connected.
Durden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Communist was well out of range. Poor timing from Durden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Durden motions for Communist to come forward. Durden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Communist slips a jab from Durden.
Communist throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Communist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Communist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Durden misses.
Communist is looking to counter with a body kick.
Communist jabs Durden right on the nose. Durden blinks but takes it well.
Communist looks to land a right hand but Durden moved out of range.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Communist throws out a powerful jab.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden lands with a cross.
Communist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durden counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws a jab when Communist was well out of range.
Durden lands a slapping body shot.
Durden throws a head kick that misses.
Durden throws out a loose jab but Communist uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Communist misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Communist tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Durden moves away from the strike by Communist.
Communist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A shot to the liver by Communist. Beautiful body shot.
Communist is looking to clinch but Durden is avoiding it.
Communist throws a low kick but Durden moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Durden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Communist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Durden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden tries to score with a low kick but Communist moves his leg out of the way.
Communist 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.
Communist lands with a hook. Durden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Durden takes a swing at Communist's ribcage but misses.
Communist throws a quick inside leg kick.
Communist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durden tries to clinch but Communist moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Communist misses with a straight right.
Communist blocks a low kick nicely.
Communist throws a big shot that misses.
Durden thuds his right hand into Communist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Communist. Those never looked like landing.
Durden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Durden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Communist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Durden blocks a head kick by Communist.
Durden throws a body punch but Communist moves out of range.
Durden cracks Communist with a good jab.
Communist jabs at Durden's body.
Durden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Communist.
It looked like Communist was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Communist takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
Durden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Communist.
It seemed like Durden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durden lets loose with a powerful body kick. Communist will feel that in the morning.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Communist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden moves out of range of the strikes.
Communist wants to clinch up but Durden keeps it at a distance.
Communist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Communist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Communist misses with a body kick.
A big right from Communist misses.
Durden throws a leg kick but Communist moved away.
Durden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Communist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Communist loads up on a big right hand but Durden slips the punch.
Durden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Durden slips under a jab from Communist.
Abraham Durden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Communist down.
Communist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Communist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durden throws the left hand but Communist avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Communist checks a low kick from Durden.
Communist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Durden.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Communist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Communist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Durden.
Communist cracks Durden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Durden looks to land a left hand but Communist moved out of range nicely.
Communist half committed to a counter leg kick.
Communist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Communist's head.
Communist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Communist.
Durden moves out of range as Communist strikes.
Communist catches Durden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Communist buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Communist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Communist.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Communist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Communist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Durden.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Communist, as that shot connected.
Communist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durden.
Communist defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Communist throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden throws a hook but Communist avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Communist blocks the leg kick.
Communist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Communist saw it coming and moves away.
Communist is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Communist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Communist throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Communist.
Durden lands a lovely overhand right.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden 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.
Communist slips a jab from Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Durden misses the target.
Durden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Communist throws the left hand but Durden avoids the punch easily.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Communist lands a lovely overhand right.
Durden blocks a low kick nicely.
Communist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Durden.
Communist misses with a body shot.
Communist misses with a hook. Durden ducked under it nicely.
Durden looks to land a body kick but Communist moved away.
Communist looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Communist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Communist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durden throws a lazy right hand but Communist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durden blocks a jab.
Communist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durden clinches up with Communist and pushes him back against the cage.
Communist tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Proper Communist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Communist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durden.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Communist's sensitive parts.
Communist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durden was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Communist clinches up against the cage.
Communist lands an elbow just above Durden 's eye.
It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Communist.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durden.
Durden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durden breaks the clinch.
Durden walks into a stiff left hand from Communist.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Communist, as that shot connected.
Communist walks into a left hand.
Durden 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.
Communist just misses with a punch to the body.
Communist connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Communist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Communist misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durden takes an elbow to the forehead.
Communist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Communist. That snapped Durden's head back.
Durden moves into the clinch successfully.
Durden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Communist digs a right hand into Durden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durden's gas tank.
Communist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Communist just misses with a elbow thrown towards Durden's brow.
Communist working aggressively here.
Durden misses with some punches.
Durden tries to work over Communist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Communist misses with some punches.
Durden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden wants to break free but Communist has control.
Communist blocks a body shot from Durden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist.
Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Communist misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden working aggressively here.
Durden has had enough of the clinch but Communist keeps him there for the moment.
Durden blocks a body shot from Communist.
Proper Communist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durden breaks from the clinch.
Durden throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Communist. Durden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Communist connects with a jab.
Durden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Communist.
Durden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Communist throws a leg kick but Durden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durden tries a quick counter leg kick but Communist is wise to it.
Communist tries to clinch up.
Durden misses with a hook. Communist ducked under it nicely.
Durden walks into a straight right hand from Communist.
Durden missing with a left hand there. Communist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abraham Durden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Communist connects with a leg kick. Durden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Proper Communist.
I think Durden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abraham Durden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Malverde (ranked 1415 p4p, 184 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 1242 p4p, 166 weight class). Epicity has chosen Semi Charmed Life as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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176 lbs
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177 lbs
28 - 13 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Malverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity misses with an uppercut.
Epicity slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Epicity throws a shot to the body.
Malverde lands a nice shot to the body.
Malverde looks to land a body kick but Epicity moved away.
Malverde throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epicity throws the left hand but Malverde avoids the punch easily.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malverde.
Malverde throws the kick towards the body but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Malverde saw it coming and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Epicity throws a leg kick
enabling Malverde to counter with a crisp jab.
Malverde 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.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity throws a hook but Malverde avoids it easily.
Epicity defending well as Malverde loads up on a big left hand.
Malverde misses the jab.
Malverde takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malverde checks a leg kick.
Epicity attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epicity smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malverde shoots in but no luck this time.
Malverde misses with an uppercut. Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Epicity 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 solid body kick from Epicity.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malverde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Epicity throws a jab when Malverde was well out of range.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity lands a jab to the nose.
Malverde connects with a single shot there.
Epicity takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - Malverde coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity takes one to the side of the head.
Epicity throws a low kick but Malverde moves out of range easily.
Malverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Malverde's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity tries to close the distance and clinch but Malverde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Epicity paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malverde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malverde has time to react.
Epicity has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Malverde as he connects with a hook.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Malverde is out of range.
Epicity lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Malverde misses the target.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
A swing and a miss from Malverde.
Malverde misses with an uppercut.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malverde is looking to counter punch.
Malverde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epicity finds it's way round the side to connect with Malverde's head.
Epicity misses with a kick to the body.
Malverde thuds his shin into the meat of Epicity's side.
Malverde throws a hook but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity moves out of range as Malverde throws a body kick.
Malverde looks to throw the jab but Epicity is out of range.
Malverde takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Epicity.
Malverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malverde moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Malverde throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Malverde slips under a jab from Epicity.
Malverde is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Epicity throws a hook but Malverde avoids it easily.
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malverde misses with a hook. Epicity ducked under it nicely.
Malverde misses with a body punch
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Malverde there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malverde checks the leg kick.
Malverde blocks a jab.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Malverde moves out of range easily.
Malverde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malverde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malverde takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malverde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epicity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Epicity. That did some damage!
Malverde misses with a wild body shot.
Malverde misses the jab.
Malverde moves out of range of the body kick.
Malverde drops his hands momentarily and Epicity takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Malverde scores with a shot to the body.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malverde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epicity throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Malverde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malverde changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Epicity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod.
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.
Malverde lands a nice hook to Epicity's body. Epicity takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Malverde throws a jab when Epicity was well out of range.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malverde with a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Epicity.
Malverde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malverde. Epicity does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde misses with a hook
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Epicity throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Malverde.
Malverde takes a swing at Epicity's ribcage but misses.
Malverde throws an off balance right hand
letting Epicity counter with a right hand.
Malverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malverde is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epicity. That's going to slow Malverde down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malverde throws a right hand that misses
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Malverde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malverde blocks a jab.
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity stuns Malverde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malverde.
Epicity looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Epicity throws a front kick aimed at Malverde's knee but Malverde avoids it well.
Epicity connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malverde's hands.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. Malverde looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Epicity takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epicity tries a quick counter leg kick but Malverde is wise to it.
Malverde tries a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malverde misses with a double jab.
Malverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Malverde.
Jab by Epicity.
Epicity lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity just misses with a punch to the body.
Malverde gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Malverde in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde is working for an americana but Epicity has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Malverde was thinking about the submission.
Malverde stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epicity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Malverde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malverde pushes down on Epicity's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity controlling the position well.
Epicity wants to control but Malverde is keeping busy.
Epicity is defending against the submission attempts here by Malverde.
Malverde is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Epicity trying to control from the bottom.
Epicity wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malverde stalling away here and it's allowed Epicity to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Malverde tries to free his leg and advance position but Epicity is retaining full guard.
Malverde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Malverde from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Epicity throws a leg kick which misses Malverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Malverde tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Malverde.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Malverde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Malverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Epicity pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malverde's calf.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Malverde moved away.
Epicity takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malverde looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
Epicity throws a low kick but Malverde moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epicity takes a swing at Malverde's ribcage but misses.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malverde looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Epicity misses with a low kick.
Epicity misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde loads up on a big right hand but Epicity slips the punch.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Malverde avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Epicity misses.
Malverde defending well as Epicity loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity misses with a left hand
and Malverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epicity defending well as Malverde loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malverde.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Malverde takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malverde.
Malverde throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epicity jabs Malverde to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epicity blocks a jab.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity swings for the body but Malverde moves out of range.
Malverde swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with a body kick that stops Malverde in his tracks momentarily.
Epicity moves away from the strike by Malverde.
Epicity avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Epicity misses the shot to the body.
Malverde cracks a nice hook into Epicity's ribs.
Jesus Malverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Epicity finds it's way through Malverde's defenses.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Malverde moves his leg out of the way.
Malverde takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malverde lands a head kick. Epicity smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch lands to the side of Malverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malverde misses with a right hand
and Epicity connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Malverde.
Malverde moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
Malverde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Epicity moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Malverde's head but Malverde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malverde misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malverde looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Epicity getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epicity tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Malverde.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Epicity looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malverde takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Malverde moves his leg out of the way.
Malverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malverde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epicity.
Malverde throws the kick towards the body but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Epicity lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Malverde misses with a straight left.
Malverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Malverde throws an overhand right that lands on Epicity's shoulder, as Epicity tries to avoid the shot.
Epicity feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malverde's calf.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malverde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Malverde throws out a loose jab but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malverde misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malverde misses the jab.
Epicity loads up on a big right hand but Malverde slips the punch.
Malverde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malverde.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Malverde looks for the body kick but Epicity saw that one coming.
Epicity stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malverde misses with a wild body shot.
Malverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epicity throws out the jab.
Epicity catches Malverde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as Epicity lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malverde doesn't seem phased though.
Malverde throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malverde.
Epicity slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epicity works Malverde's body with a nice hook.
Malverde throws a big shot that misses.
Malverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turbo Epicity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epicity 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Turbo Epicity waved his t-shirt featuring Pit Bull Development's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 1456 p4p, 162 weight class) and Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 3252 p4p, 298 weight class). Von Ketler comes into the arena with Bonecracker- Shocore blaring out of the sound system. Aziz has chosen Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jalaluddin Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aziz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Ketler misses the target.
Aziz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aziz defending well as Von Ketler loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ketler rushes Aziz and presses him up against the cage.
Von Ketler taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Ketler working hard to break the clinch.
Von Ketler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aziz's face.
Aziz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aziz manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ketler is looking to regain half guard here but Aziz keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Ketler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Ketler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Von Ketler working over Aziz with some ground and pound. Aziz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aziz is trying to control but can't.
Von Ketler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aziz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler thows a huge punch but Aziz dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aziz keeps working.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler trying to control the action but Aziz is working from the bottom.
Aziz is trying to stand up here but Von Ketler is controlling him well.
Von Ketler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aziz has his hands clasped together around Von Ketler's back. He's all about the action.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aziz wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Aziz wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
Von Ketler blocks the strikes from Aziz.
Von Ketler is trying to control. Aziz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aziz's head.
It looks like Von Ketler is going to stand back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aziz looking to score a takedown here. Von Ketler is defending well but Aziz drives through and ends up in Von Ketler's guard.
Aziz 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle but Aziz pushes his legs off easily.
Von Ketler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aziz's guard.
Aziz keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Aziz is keeping the position.
Aziz working for a triangle but Von Ketler defends it easily.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aziz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Ketler throws a series of punches but Aziz moves out of range.
Aziz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aziz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Von Ketler's half guard.
Von Ketler kicks Aziz off and gets back to his feet.
Aziz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler tries to bum rush Aziz with a series of wild strikes but Aziz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Aziz's ribcage but misses.
Aziz unleashes a big counter combination but Von Ketler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aziz blocks a jab.
It seemed like Aziz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aziz slips a straight right by Von Ketler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Ketler slaps away a takedown attempt from Aziz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Ketler as he jumps to the side.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jalaluddin Aziz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Ketler has closed the distance and engaged Aziz in a clinch.
Aziz is working for takedown but Von Ketler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Ketler can't break the clinch.
Von Ketler stalling the fight.
Aziz is stalling here.
Aziz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Ketler misses with a punch to the body.
Aziz avoiding damage as Von Ketler throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aziz has him pressed against the cage.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aziz can do to turn this around?
Von Ketler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aziz.
Von Ketler swings wildly with an uppercut but Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aziz avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Von Ketler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aziz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Aziz controls the action.
Von Ketler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Ketler pushes Aziz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jalaluddin Aziz has been cut.
Aziz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Ketler breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Ketler. Aziz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut.
Von Ketler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ketler lunges at Aziz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aziz's hand.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Von Ketler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aziz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aziz blocks a jab.
Eksem Von Ketler is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Ketler swinging wildly here.
Von Ketler has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aziz blocking some punches.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aziz avoids it.
Aziz goes for a takedown attempt but Von Ketler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ketler jabs Aziz right on the nose. Aziz blinks but takes it well.
Von Ketler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Ketler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aziz's guard.
Aziz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jalaluddin Aziz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aziz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Ketler defends it well.
A lazy body kick from Von Ketler
and Aziz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Ketler's guard.
Von Ketler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aziz is one step ahead there.
Von Ketler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aziz throwing strikes from guard but Von Ketler blocks nicely.
Aziz stays in close to Von Ketler's body and controls the position.
Aziz 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.
Von Ketler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aziz controls the pace.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position but Aziz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz is stalling in the full guard.
Von Ketler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aziz manages to get himself to full guard.
Aziz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Ketler wants to control from the top but Aziz keeps moving.
Aziz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ketler manages to get himself to full guard.
Von Ketler working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aziz trying to control but Von Ketler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Aziz defends easily.
Von Ketler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aziz throwing strikes but missing.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aziz 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.
Von Ketler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jalaluddin Aziz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz won't allow Von Ketler to sweep him here.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Aziz from controlling successfully.
Aziz controlling from the top position.
Aziz is pushing down on Von Ketler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ketler is fighting to maintain full guard but Aziz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aziz slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to control Aziz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Ketler avoid being mounted?
Aziz wants to take a breather but Von Ketler is having none of it.
Eksem Von Ketler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Ketler is controlling Aziz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Von Ketler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ketler scores with a shot to the body.
Von Ketler stuffs the takedown attempt from Aziz. Aziz gets slowly back to his feet.
Aziz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the side of Aziz's head but Aziz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aziz with the counter takedown but Von Ketler avoids it easily.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Von Ketler.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Ketler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aziz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eksem Von Ketler.
Well Von Ketler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zilch Filch (ranked 2207 p4p, 224 weight class) and Boris Orlov (ranked 1181 p4p, 137 weight class). Orlov has chosen K.A.B.O.S.H. - God Of War as his entrance music. 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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154 lbs
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147 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zilch Filch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Orlov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov throws a jab when Filch was well out of range.
Orlov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orlov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Orlov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Filch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlov scores with a body shot.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch is looking to clinch.
Orlov misses the jab.
Filch is looking to counter with head kicks.
Filch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Orlov tenderised Filch's leg. Filch is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab lands there for Filch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch throws a shot to the body.
Orlov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Filch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Orlov slips a jab from Filch.
Orlov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov lands a jab to the nose.
Boris Orlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filch lunges at Orlov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orlov's hand.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlov.
Nice shot lands for Orlov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Filch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filch tries for a takedown but Orlov circles away easily
and Filch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filch. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orlov lands with an overhand left.
Orlov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Orlov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Filch is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orlov.
Filch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A thudding body kick lands there by Filch!
Filch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Orlov throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Filch lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Filch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Orlov - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov misses the jab.
Filch cracks Orlov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orlov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orlov misses with a hook
and Filch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orlov lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Orlov as he connects with a hook.
Filch lands with a hook. Orlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filch.
Orlov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filch under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlov circles away quickly and effectively.
Orlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Filch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Orlov misses with a hook. Filch ducked under it nicely.
Filch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
Orlov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Filch tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filch was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
An attempted straight right counter from Filch misses the target.
Orlov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orlov throws a lazy right hand but Filch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Filch.
Orlov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Orlov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Filch misses with a kick to the body.
Orlov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Filch shoots in for a takedown but Orlov shows good takedown defense.
Orlov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boris Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filch slips a jab from Orlov.
Orlov throws a hook to the side of Filch's head but Filch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch is looking to counter punch.
Filch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Orlov counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Filch checks a leg kick.
Filch is looking to counter punch.
Filch digs a good body shot into Orlov's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Filch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Orlov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filch.
Orlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Orlov finds it's way through Filch's defenses.
Orlov throws a jab but it's blocked by Filch.
Filch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orlov.
Orlov digs a good body shot into Filch's ribs.
Orlov throws a front kick aimed at Filch's knee but Filch avoids it well.
Orlov throws a looping overhand right but Filch ducks down to avoid it.
Orlov throws a leg kick which misses Filch's front leg but catches the back leg as Filch tries to avoid it.
Orlov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov scores with a nice right hand.
Filch misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orlov. Filch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filch throws a sloppy body shot
and Orlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Filch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Filch.
Orlov thumps Filch with a low kick.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Orlov really felt that one!
Nice straight punches there by Filch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filch.
Orlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Filchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Filch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filch looks to land a right hand but Orlov moved out of range.
Filch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filch slips under a jab from Orlov.
Filch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.
Filch prevents Orlov from breaking the clinch.
Orlov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filch has him pressed against the cage.
Filch swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orlov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Filch misses the shot to the body.
Filch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Filch takes a kick to the side of the head.
Orlov misses with a two punch combination.
Filch is looking to counter with a body kick.
Filch's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Filch duly obliges.
Orlov scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filch looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Filch forces Orlov back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Filch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orlov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Filch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Filch tries to throw a body punch but Orlov avoids it by throwing Filch back against the cage.
Filch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orlov blocks an elbow strike.
Orlov blocking some punches.
Filch struggles to land a body shot inside as Orlov controls his hands.
Filch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filch has a couple of punches blocked by Orlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Orlov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Filch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orlov slips under a jab from Filch.
Orlov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filch was well out of range. Poor timing from Orlov.
Orlov misses with a straight right.
Orlov with a jab.
Filch checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Orlov.
Filch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orlov's head.
Orlov's corner calls for a 1-2. Orlov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orlov, as that shot connected.
Orlov connects with an inside leg kick.
Orlov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Filch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filch ducks under a wild hook from Orlov.
Filch misses with a body shot.
Filch shoots in looking for a takedown. Orlov tries to sprawl out of it but Filch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Orlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Orlov misses with a right hand
and Filch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Filch seems to have got his legs back now.
Filch fails with a takedown attempt.
Filch throws a hook but Orlov avoids it easily.
Orlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Orlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Filch moves out of range of the strikes.
Zilch Filch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlov lands a body shot.
Filch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orlov.
Orlov tries a head kick but it misses.
Orlov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Filch checks it well.
Orlov thuds his right hand into Filch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orlov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Filch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlov.
Orlov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlov swings for the body but Filch moves out of range.
Orlov thumps Filch with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov throws a poor cross that misses
and Filch counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Filch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Filch walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Filch lands with a straight right. Orlov didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Orlov.
Boris Orlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Filch misses with a hook. Orlov ducked under it nicely.
Orlov throws a hook but Filch avoids it easily.
Orlov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Filch.
Orlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Filch counters with a quick kick to the body but Orlov blocks it.
Filch staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filch needs to keep his hands up - Orlov had a free shot at his head there.
Filch tries to close the distance and clinch but Orlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Orlov there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlov misses the body punch
and Filch counters with a nice uppercut.
Orlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Filch.
Orlov scores with a hook to the body. Filch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Filch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filch walks into a straight right hand from Orlov.
A slow jab from Orlov misses its intended target.
Orlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Filch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Orlov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Filch loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Filch's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Orlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orlov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Orlov!
A less than humble Boris Orlov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Aokison (ranked 414 p4p, 61 weight class) and Peter Barnkvist (ranked 1102 p4p, 142 weight class). Aokison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Caroline. 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Aokison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aokison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aokison slips a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aokison's half guard.
Barnkvist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barnkvist is just content to waste time from the top position. Aokison takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnkvist working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Aokison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aokison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aokison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aokison is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aokison trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Barnkvist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Barnkvist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aokison is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aokison is on top in guard.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer.
Aokison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aokison throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
Barnkvist controls Aokison momentarily but Aokison frees himself.
Aokison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison scoring with some ground and pound.
Aokison won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Aokison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aokison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnkvist trying to keep a closed guard but Aokison is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Barnkvist will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnkvist shoots in and bounces Aokison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnkvist is fighting to break Aokison's control of his arms but Aokison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aokison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnkvist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnkvist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aokison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Barnkvist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist throws a big right hand that misses.
Barnkvist landing some decent shots from guard.
Aokison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist scoring with some ground and pound.
Aokison is trying to control the position but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnkvist working some strikes from top position.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnkvist in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison trying to control the position.
Aokison is really struggling to control Barnkvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnkvist cracks Aokison with a solid left hand.
Aokison managing to control the position.
Barnkvist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnkvist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aokison's head.
Barnkvist is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnkvist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnkvist postures up and lands a big shot to Aokison's brow.
Peter Barnkvist has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnkvist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aokison keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist connects with a couple of short punches.
Aokison trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Aokison is trying to keep Barnkvist in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokison pulls Barnkvist in to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to control from the top but Aokison keeps moving.
Barnkvist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aokison has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aokison working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Aokison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Barnkvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Barnkvist clinches with his opponent.
Barnkvist turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Barnkvist manages to end up in side control.
Aokison managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barnkvist.
Aokison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aokison has hold of Barnkvist's hands but Barnkvist slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnkvist thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnkvist missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnkvist is working away from the top position though.
Barnkvist prevents Aokison from improving his position.
Aokison has his hands clasped together around Barnkvist's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aokison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnkvist.
Aokison trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barnkvist looks to land a strike but Aokison avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aokison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aokison controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokison wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist moves into full guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokison won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Aokison in close.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aokison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Aokison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aokison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Ryu Aokison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Barnkvist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Aokison tries to pass.
Aokison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aokison thuds his right hand into Barnkvist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnkvist scores with a hook.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aokison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnkvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aokison throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnkvist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aokison darts in trying to clinch
enabling Barnkvist to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnkvist 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Barnkvist!
Peter Barnkvist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryu Aokison was interviewed post fight and said 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 900 p4p, 128 weight class) and Mark Steve (ranked 910 p4p, 130 weight class). Steve is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Its a fine day to whoop somebodies ass. Mark Steve told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Steve!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac misses the shot to the body.
Kravac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Steve is looking to improve his position.
Kravac seems to be working for a kimura but Steve defends the submission attempt.
Kravac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steve tries to roll over but Kravac keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kravac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steve sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
Steve avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravac.
Kravac has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steve tries to kick Kravac off but Kravac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kravac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steve is just riding it out for now. Kravac eventually gives up the hold.
Kravac is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steve has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kravac tries to pass to full mount but Steve defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kravac is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Steve to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Kravac is looking to work some ground and pound but Steve has wrist control.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Kravac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kravac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steve is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steve preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac preventing the sweep.
Steve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steve wants to take a breather but Kravac is having none of it.
Steve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kravac knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steve throws a strike but Kravac avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kravac has his feet on Steve's thighs here. He's pushed Steve off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steve screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Kravac!
Mark Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'broke both my hands on that thick skull and played hell on any offense....and I aint much on defense.....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yormomza Built (ranked 629 p4p, 93 weight class) and Yacob Nilsen (ranked 394 p4p, 50 weight class). Built's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back That Azz Up. Nilsen has chosen Lil Wayne - Right above it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Yacob Nilsen told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yormomza Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yacob Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilsen scores with a shot to the body.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a takedown
and Built counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nilsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Built moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yacob Nilsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nilsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Built sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Built throwing a counter right hand but Nilsen manages to avoid it.
Built scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Nilsen coming out on top.
Nilsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nilsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Yormomza Built has been cut.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nilsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Built tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilsen throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Nilsen throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a nice body shot.
Nilsen misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Built swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Built half committed to a counter leg kick.
Built moves away from the strike by Nilsen.
Nilsen misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Built on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nilsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Built pinned against the cage. Built gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yormomza Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacob Nilsen.
Built walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nilsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nilsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nilsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Built's half guard.
Nilsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Built takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Built escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nilsen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nilsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Built keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass.
Built keeping moving, preventing Nilsen from controlling successfully.
Built wants to stand up but Nilsen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nilsen passes into half guard.
Nilsen is working for a kimura but Built is defending it quite comfortably.
Nilsen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Built doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nilsen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacob Nilsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Built misses with a hook. Nilsen ducked under it nicely.
Built scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Nilsen.
Oooooh!!! Built has knocked Nilsen down with a huge combo! Built steps away and waves a wobbly Nilsen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nilsen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilsen throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Yormomza Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Nilsen misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Built takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Nilsen.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Nilsen 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.
Nilsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nilsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Built pulls Nilsen in close to prevent any damage.
Built looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsen is one step ahead there.
Built pulls Nilsen in close to prevent any damage.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Nilsen trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
Built looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsen is one step ahead there.
Built preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nilsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nilsen lands a couple of elbows.
Built looking to control.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
Nilsen stops Built from standing up.
Nilsen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Built is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nilsen, into his guard.
Built looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Built moves into full guard.
Built utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Built.
Nilsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Built is pulling down on Nilsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nilsen, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen stopping the sweep attempt from Built.
Nilsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Built working a defensive guard here.
Built pulls Nilsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nilsen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Built wants to stand up but Nilsen is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nilsen throws an overhand right that lands on Built's shoulder, as Built tries to avoid the shot.
Nilsen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yacob Nilsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yormomza Built's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nilsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
Nilsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Built defends it well.
Nilsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Built on the side of the head.
Nilsen throws a lazy body kick
and Built makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nilsen throws a shot to the body.
Built looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nilsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Nilsen lands.
Nilsen dives in and scores a takedown into Built's guard.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nilsen.
Nilsen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nilsen is in close to Built's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Built is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen controlling the position.
Nilsen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Built is stalling in the full guard.
Yormomza Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Built wants to control from the top but Nilsen keeps moving.
Nilsen has Built pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nilsen misses with a hook.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yacob Nilsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Nilsen. Those never looked like landing.
Nilsen slips a jab from Built.
Nilsen tests Built's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nilsen connects with a nice looking jab.
Nilsen throws a shot from downtown. Built moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nilsen.
Nilsen scores with a jab to the body.
Nilsen fails with the takedown
and Built connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Built throws a hook but Nilsen avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Nilsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nilsen pushes Built up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilsen lands a nice elbow.
Built misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Built tries a body shot but Nilsen blocks it.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilsen blocks a body shot from Built.
Nilsen lands an uppercut.
Yormomza Built's cut is getting worse.
Built lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Nilsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilsen blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yacob Nilsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nilsen 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacob Nilsen!
In his post fight interview, Yacob Nilsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Yormomza Built stepped up to the mic, saying 'You mighta won, but Yormomza whore! So there.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Wearmouth (ranked 152 p4p, 25 weight class) and Roderick Turnbull (ranked 314 p4p, 47 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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170 lbs
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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
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Turnbull down with leg kicks.
Turnbull has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turnbull misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wearmouth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Turnbull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turnbull!
Wearmouth takes one to the chin there.
Wearmouth slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Wearmouth has closed the distance and engaged Turnbull in a clinch.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Turnbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth crunches a lovely knee into Turnbull's ribcage.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnbull's defenses.
It looks like Roderick Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull digs a right hand into Wearmouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wearmouth's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth looking to throw knees to the head but Turnbull is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Turnbull.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Turnbull is leaning against Wearmouth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Wearmouth.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Turnbull avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnbull or not.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow.
Wearmouth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Turnbull avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a knee strike.
Wearmouth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Turnbull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turnbull has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turnbull tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnbull's defenses.
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 Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roderick Turnbull's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turnbull is looking to land body kicks.
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Turnbull slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turnbull lands an overhand right.
Turnbull moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Turnbull circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turnbull scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnbull throws a leg kick which misses Wearmouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Wearmouth tries to avoid it.
Wearmouth has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a right hand.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turnbull lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wearmouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turnbull blocks it with crossed arms.
Turnbull throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth is leaning against Turnbull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Turnbull avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Turnbull's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turnbull's gas tank.
A short right from Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Turnbull's head.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Turnbull.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth working aggressively here.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow over the top.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Wearmouth's head.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Turnbull's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turnbull avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roderick Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roderick Turnbull's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wearmouth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turnbull dips to his left and cracks Wearmouth with an uppercut!
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that Turnbull avoids nicely.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut
and Turnbull counters with a stiff right hand.
Wearmouth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wearmouth staying out of range there.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Turnbull down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth tries to work over Turnbull's front leg with a kick but Turnbull checks it.
Turnbull tries a quick counter leg kick but Wearmouth is wise to it.
Turnbull connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull lands a jab to the head.
Wearmouth wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Turnbull.
As Turnbull tries to get set, Wearmouth tries to push him back and clinch up but Turnbull manages to avoid the attempt.
Turnbull thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Turnbull takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turnbull checks a leg kick.
Turnbull jabs Wearmouth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turnbull looks to land a body kick but Wearmouth moved away.
Turnbull takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull tries to move into range but Wearmouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turnbull tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the body kick.
Wearmouth clinches up against the cage.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Turnbull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull blocks an elbow strike.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Wearmouth.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wearmouth connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Turnbull.
A short right from Turnbull.
Wearmouth pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wearmouth or not.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Wearmouth connects with a knee to the head.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth tries a knee to the head but Turnbull blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turnbull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 112 p4p, 18 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 277 p4p, 42 weight class). Abner Applegate has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gideon Navarro's chin.
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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
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Navarro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navarro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Applegate circles away quickly and effectively.
Applegate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Navarro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Navarro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Navarro throws a head kick but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Navarro misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate 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.
Applegate scores with a sloppy right hand. Navarro should have avoided that one.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro dips to his left and cracks Applegate with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Navarro misses.
Applegate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Applegate misses the shot to the body.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Applegate can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
Navarro checks a low kick from Applegate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Applegate on the side of the head.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Applegate! But no joy.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Applegate flicks out a counter leg kick but Navarro steps away.
Navarro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Navarro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Applegate in his tracks.
Navarro lands a leg kick that knocks Applegate off balance momentarily.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Applegate's ribs.
Applegate is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Navarro throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Navarro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate lands a head shot.
Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Applegate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Navarro doesn't seem bothered though.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Applegate moves into range and clinches up with Navarro.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Navarro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Applegate tenderised Navarro's leg. Navarro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Applegate misses.
Applegate is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Navarro rather than just go for the knockout.
Applegate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Applegate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Some bone on bone action there as Navarro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Navarro misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro lands a head shot.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Applegate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Applegate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Navarro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Applegate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Applegate tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navarro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Applegate.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Applegate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Applegate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro checks a low kick from Applegate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Navarro.
Navarro misses the jab.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Navarro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro jabs Applegate right on the nose. Applegate blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Applegate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro 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.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Applegate.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Applegate defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Applegate misses with a two punch combination.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Navarro moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Navarro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Navarro throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Applegate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Applegate lands a big head kick that sends Navarro tumbling to the mat! Applegate takes a step backwards and waves Navarro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Navarro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate 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.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Navarro.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab lands there for Navarro.
Applegate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Navarro throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Applegate on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abner Applegate seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate misses the jab.
Applegate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Navarro throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Applegate unleashes a big counter combination but Navarro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Applegate lands a leg kick that knocks Navarro off balance momentarily.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Applegate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Navarro finds it's target.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
Navarro connects with a nice looking jab.
Applegate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Applegate forces Navarro back against the cage and clinches.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate has Navarro pressed against the cage, preventing Navarro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Still in the clinch, Navarro scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Navarro wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Navarro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Navarro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate keeps control of Navarro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Applegate tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Navarro misses with a hook
and Applegate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro connects with a single shot there.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Applegate throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Applegate throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Applegate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. Applegate looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Applegate slips the punch.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Applegate fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Navarro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Navarro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate takes one to the side of the head.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Navarro with a body shot.
Applegate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Navarro misses the jab.
Applegate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Applegate moves out of range as Navarro throws a body kick.
Applegate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Navarro scores with a sloppy right hand. Applegate should have avoided that one.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro lands the left hand.
Navarro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Applegate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro checks a low kick from Applegate.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws out a counter right but Navarro avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro throws a body kick that misses.
Applegate looks to land a body kick but Navarro moved away.
Navarro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Applegate.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Navarro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate lands with a right hand.
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Navarro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Navarro controls the action.
Navarro tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Applegate smiles and moves away.
Navarro lands with a straight right. Applegate didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Applegate lands.
Applegate connects with a single shot there.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Applegate throws a low kick but Navarro moves out of range easily.
Navarro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Applegate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro connects with a crisp jab.
Applegate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Applegate stalks Navarro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Navarro's face. Navarro staggers backwards, shaken.
Navarro motions for Applegate to come forward. Navarro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate lands a big head kick that sends Navarro tumbling to the mat! Applegate takes a step backwards and waves Navarro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Navarro. Applegate shrugs it off though.
Donk. Applegate catches Navarro right on the button with a cross.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Applegate throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Applegate takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate cracks Navarro with an open hand slap.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Good standup being displayed there by Applegate as he connects with a hook.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Navarro works Applegate's body with a nice hook.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Navarro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Applegate is out of range and Navarro settles back down.
Navarro delivers a nice body kick.
Applegate lands with a cross.
Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Navarro has had enough of the clinch but Applegate keeps him there for the moment.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Navarro's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Navarro.
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Navarro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abner Applegate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Navarro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down.
Applegate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Navarro circles away quickly and effectively.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Applegate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Applegate.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gideon Navarro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro takes one on the button.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Navarro.
Navarro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Applegate looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Navarro!
Navarro takes one to the chin there.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
No joy there for Navarro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
Applegate takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Applegate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Applegate defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abner Applegate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Applegate has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Thiago (ranked 186 p4p, 31 weight class) and Melek Taus (ranked 148 p4p, 25 weight class). Taus has chosen A Cry For Vengeance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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207 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melek Taus!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago 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 Taus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taus thinks about the counter body kick.
Thiago throws a leg kick that misses.
Thiago connects with the punch.
Taus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Taus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thiago misses with a hook to the body
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thiago scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thiago checks a leg kick.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago lands a front kick.
Thiago dips to his left and cracks Taus with an uppercut!
Taus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago works Taus's body with a nice hook.
Taus lands a nice hook to Thiago's body. Thiago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Taus tries a low kick but Thiago avoids it.
Taus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thiago's calf.
Thiago throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago lands a leg kick that knocks Taus off balance momentarily.
Taus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thiago.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Thiago swings widly with a right hand
and Taus counters with a straight right hand.
Taus misses with a low kick.
Thiago misses with a left hand
and Taus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thiago 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 Taus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thiago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus jabs at Thiago's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago with a nice cross.
Thiago lands a jab to the head.
Taus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taus slips a jab from Thiago.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thiago misses with a leg kick.
Thiago throws a body punch but Taus moves out of range.
Thiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taus connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
and Taus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thiago really felt that one!
Nice shot by Thiago.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taus scores with a body shot.
Thiago throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Thiago.
Taus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thiago. Thiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick by Thiago misses
and Taus counters with a stiff right hand.
Thiago's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taus under the eye.
Thiago takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Thiago walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Taus moves away from the strike by Thiago.
Taus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Thiago throws a sloppy body shot
and Taus counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thiago moves away.
Thiago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taus misses the jab.
Taus scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Thiago tenderised Taus's leg. Taus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
and Thiago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taus throws a sloppy head kick and Thiago moves out of range easily.
Thiago lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Taus misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thiago scores with a leg kick.
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 Thiago Thiago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thiago Thiago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thiago.
Thiago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Thiago blocks the low kick.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
letting Taus counter with a right hand.
Thiago steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taus.
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thiago lands a jab to Taus's midsection.
Thiago connects with a solid leg kick.
Thiago Thiago is winning the standup battle so far.
Taus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thiago is looking to chop away at Taus's legs.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Taus defending well as Thiago loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus ducks under a wild hook from Thiago.
Taus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thiago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thiago throws a wild body kick that Taus sees coming a mile off.
Taus lands a big head kick that sends Thiago tumbling to the mat! Taus takes a step backwards and waves Thiago back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thiago is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Thiago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taus throws a wild body kick that Thiago sees coming a mile off.
Thiago seems to have got his legs back now.
Thiago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Thiago lands a really nice looking cross but Taus seems unphased.
Thiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taus throws out the jab.
Taus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thiago blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thiago tries to score with a low kick but Taus moves his leg out of the way.
Thiago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thiago scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taus.
Thiago missing with a left hand there. Taus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thiago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taus. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taus misses with a kick to the body.
Taus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago throws a leg kick but Taus moved away.
Taus digs a good body shot into Thiago's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Thiago 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taus stuns Thiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taus cracks a nice hook into Thiago's ribs.
Thiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Taus does no damage.
As Taus backs away, Thiago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Taus lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Taus.
Thiago misses with an uppercut
and Taus counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taus lands a right hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taus.
Thiago swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taus lands a leg kick that knocks Thiago off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thiago is able to avoid easily.
Taus closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Thiago! Taus dives in looking to finish! Thiago is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melek Taus!
Melek Taus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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