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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mason (ranked 3962 p4p, 4978 weight class) and Jens Mertens (ranked 395 p4p, 454 weight class). Joe Mason had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jens Mertens!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mertens throws a nice looking combination but Mason bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Mason was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mertens.
Mertens throws a body punch but Mason moves out of range.
Mason moves into the clinch.
Mason looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mertens has Mason pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mertens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mason tumbling to the mat - Mertens dives into Mason's guard.
Mason striking off his back but it's not causing Mertens any problems.
Mertens won't allow Mason to get back to his feet.
Mason looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mertens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mason working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mertens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mertens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason keeping moving, preventing Mertens from controlling successfully.
Mason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mertens is aware though and is defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mertens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Mason dodges the punch combination from Mertens.
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.
Mertens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mason misses with a hook.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.
Mertens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mertens throws a counter combo.
Mertens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jens Mertens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mason.
Mason throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mertens works over Mason's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Mertens. Those never looked like landing.
Mason tries to clinch there but Mertens circles away.
Mertens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mason appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mertens throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mason stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mertens tries for a takedown but Mason manages to get underhooks.
Mason misses with a knee to the head.
Mason lands a knee to the head.
Mertens prevents a body shot from Mason.
Mason tries to land a knee to the head but Mertens blocks with his arms.
Mason scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mertens can't get the takedown.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.
Mertens is trying to drag Mason to the mat but Mason just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mertens looks winded!
Mason crunches a lovely knee into Mertens's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason stalling against the cage.
Mason prevents the takedown attempt.
Mason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason has Mertens pushed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mertens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mason dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Mertens shoots in.
Mertens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mertens can do to turn this around?
Mertens throws a combination that misses
and Mason counters with a low kick, right behind Mertens 's knee.
Mertens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch combination from Mertens misses.
Jens Mertens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mertens looks to throw a body kick
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Mertens's side.
Mertens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mason scores with a head kick. Mertens tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sloppy strikes from Mertens. Those never looked like landing.
Mertens is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason slips a jab and a cross from Mertens.
Mason avoids the head kick by Mertens.
Mertens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Mertens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mertens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mason counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mertens throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mason. That's going to slow Mertens down.
Mason tries to clinch up.
Mertens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mason throws a right hand that Mertens ducks under and follows up with a left that Mertens also avoids with ease.
Mason rushes Mertens and presses him up against the cage.
Mason trying to land knees to the body.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mertens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason scores with a hook to the body.
Mason taking a breather.
Mason using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason tries to work over Mertens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason stops a takedown attempt from Mertens.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Mason.
Mason lands a hook that snaps the head of Mertens backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason pushes Mertens back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mason has Mertens pressed against the cage.
Mertens tries to pull guard but Mason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mason is pushing Mertens up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mertens avoids a wild elbow strike from Mason.
Mason connects with a knee to the head.
Mason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mason makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mason with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mason lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason gets through Mertens's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mertens avoids the elbow strike from Mason, against the cage.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Mertens in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mason avoiding damage.
Mertens looking for a takedown.
Mason unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mertens lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mertens wants a takedown but no success here.
Mason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mertens backwards.
Mason lands an elbow that stopped Mertens in his tracks for a moment.
Mason content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mason dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mertens throws a low kick, looking for Mason's leg but Mason calmly moves out of range.
Mertens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mason throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mertens slips a straight right by Mason.
Mertens throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Mertens only half commits.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Mertens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mertens counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mertens connects with a single shot there.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Mertens with that takedown attempt.
Mason lands a high kick!
Mertens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mertens blocks a jab.
Joe Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mertens looks for the body kick but Mason saw that one coming.
Mason tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mertens manages to circle out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Mason blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Mertens misses.
Mason scores with a shot to the body.
Jens Mertens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason blocks a head kick by Mertens.
Mertens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mertens throws a series of punches but Mason avoids them all with ease.
Mason thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mertens if he has to take too many more of those.
Mertens blocks a head kick by Mason.
Mason lands with a kick to the temple. Mertens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mason lands with a slapping head kick.
Mason just misses with a punch to the body.
Mertens is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a leg kick that knocks Mertens off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason thuds a left hand into Mertens's body.
Mason throws a nice head kick!
Mason has Mertens up against the cage in a clinch.
Mertens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mason misses with a knee to the head.
Mertens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mertens tries to pull guard but Mason won't allow it.
Mason is pressed up against the cage. Mertens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mason down to the mat. Mason avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joe Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Mertens.
Mason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mertens is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mertens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mason softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Mertens controls the action.
Mertens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mason stalling in the clinch.
Mertens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mason tries to throw a body punch but Mertens avoids it by throwing Mason back against the cage.
Mason misses with an elbow over the top.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
Mertens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mertens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mertens has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mason after a bit of a struggle.
Mertens blocks a body shot from Mason.
A hook to the body from Mason.
Mason lands a nice knee to the body.
Mason stalls.
Mertens takes a shot to the head.
Mertens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mason pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mason just leaning against Mertens, taking a breather.
Mason lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mertens letting Mason take a breather here.
Mertens is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mason, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mason!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Salimat Kadyrov (ranked 3932 p4p, 3752 weight class) and Tyler Hines (ranked 466 p4p, 447 weight class). Kadyrov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - X Gon' Give It To Ya. Salimat Kadyrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Hines'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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Salimat Kadyrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Hines!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Hines as Kadyrov shoots in.
Hines lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hines displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kadyrov.
Hines moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hines drops Kadyrov with a left and a right! Oh, Kadyrov is hurt - Hines dives into side control looking to finish!
Kadyrov is rocked!
It looks like Salimat Kadyrov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hines is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kadyrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oh Kadyrov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hines passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kadyrov!
Kadyrov is breathing heavily.
Kadyrov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hines.
Kadyrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Hines lands with some strikes.
Kadyrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hines loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kadyrov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hines land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hines stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Hines!
The defeated Salimat Kadyrov had this to say: 'I will bounce back and be stronger, more prepared.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Yoder (ranked 3281 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 410 p4p, 334 weight class). Biernat has chosen Ballroom Blitz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses.
Yoder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yoder dodges an elbow strike from Biernat.
Yoder dodges an elbow strike from Biernat.
Biernat has Yoder pressed against the cage, preventing Yoder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biernat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yoder's efforts to push away.
Yoder blocks an elbow strike from Biernat.
Yoder dodges an elbow strike from Biernat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yoder takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biernat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yoder blocks the elbow strike.
Our sources have told us that Yoder has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder avoids the elbow strike from Biernat, against the cage.
Yoder dodges an elbow strike from Biernat.
Yoder is trying to break free.
Biernat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yoder avoids the elbow strike from Biernat, against the cage.
Yoder avoids the elbow strike from Biernat, against the cage.
Biernat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yoder takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryan Yoder's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Biernat.
Biernat lands an elbow that stopped Yoder in his tracks for a moment.
Yoder wants to get back to striking at distance but Biernat won't allow it.
Yoder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biernat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryan Yoder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yoder takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Biernat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Ryan Yoder's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Biernat lands an elbow just above Yoder 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Yoder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mateusz Biernat!
A victorious Mateusz Biernat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Gomez (ranked 3838 p4p, 3022 weight class) and Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 457 p4p, 378 weight class). Pedro Gomez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gomez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hasselhoff tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
Hasselhoff gets full guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Hasselhoff keeps moving.
Gomez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hasselhoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hasselhoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hasselhoff has his feet on Gomez's thighs here. He's pushed Gomez 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! Gomez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hershel Hasselhoff!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tandi House (ranked 3717 p4p, 2358 weight class) and Justin Midget (ranked 381 p4p, 269 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tandi House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Midget!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midget tries to score a power double leg takedown but House sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Midget somewhat.
Midget closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming House to the mat! House manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Midget drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and House dives on top into guard.
Midget is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! House rolls with it to try and escape but Midget cranks on the arm and House is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Midget!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 2081 p4p, 2789 weight class) and Brady Jackson (ranked 274 p4p, 349 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hazlehurst might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Queen - One Vision. Brady Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hazlehurst slips the punch.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hazlehurst misses with a wild combination.
Hazlehurst moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Hazlehurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hazlehurst. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hazlehurst drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hazlehurst is looking for the KO!
Jackson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazlehurst finish him?
Hazlehurst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hazlehurst works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Hazlehurst moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Steve Jr (ranked 1921 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Darian Cruz (ranked 217 p4p, 126 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve Jr slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steve Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cruz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steve Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steve Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cruz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steve Jr's head.
Cruz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steve Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steve Jr keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz trying to control but Steve Jr is working from the bottom.
Cruz stands and throws Steve Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Cruz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cruz connects with a decent elbow.
Steve Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz cracks Steve Jr with a big right hand but Steve Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cruz just content to control the position.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Steve Jr tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to move to mount but Steve Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steve Jr some visible discomfort.
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steve Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Steve Jr is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cruz working the head with strikes.
Cruz lands a few punches from side control.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Steve Jr to see if he's OK.
Cruz working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Steve Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz lands a nice forearm strike.
Cruz trying to control the position but Steve Jr is working away.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Steve Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Cruz scoring with strikes.
Steve Jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cruz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Steve Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steve Jr is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cruz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cruz trying to control but Steve Jr is having none of it.
Cruz is landing with some decent strikes but Steve Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cruz with good strikes from the mount here!
Steve Jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
Steve Jr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Steve Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steve Jr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cruz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Cruz working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Steve Jr's temple.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Steve Jr is defending the position.
Cruz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Cruz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve Jr.
Steve Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a one two combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Steve Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steve Jr avoids the body shot from Cruz.
A quick step to the side and Steve Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steve Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Steve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Cruz tries to score a body lock takedown but Steve Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
George Steve Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve Jr won't allow it.
Steve Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steve Jr has Cruz pressed against the cage, preventing Cruz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Steve Jr fails to land.
Steve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Steve Jr.
Steve Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Steve Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Steve Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Steve Jr to work.
Steve Jr misses with some punches.
Steve Jr pushes Cruz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Steve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Steve Jr.
A short body shot lands from Steve Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Steve Jr lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steve Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Steve Jr misses with some punches.
Steve Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve Jr keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steve Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steve Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve Jr counters with a left to the body.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve Jr.
Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve Jr at a distance.
Darian Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve Jr misses with a straight left.
Cruz misses with a left hand
and Steve Jr counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steve Jr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Steve Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Steve Jr avoids it well.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Steve Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve Jr is looking to counter punch.
Cruz throws a combination that misses
enabling Steve Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Steve Jr gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Steve Jr!
George Steve Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 1672 p4p, 2796 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 210 p4p, 337 weight class). Klos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Our Father Enki. McDonnell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klos.
Klos scores with a punch to the head.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Klos's ribs.
Klos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell gets caught napping as Klos dives in and scores a takedown. McDonnell manages to retain guard.
McDonnell wants to sweep here but Klos controlling him for the moment.
Klos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell 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.
Klos wants to pass the guard but McDonnell is keeping the position.
Klos scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonnell wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDonnell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klos working some strikes from top position.
Klos wants to control from the top but McDonnell keeps moving.
McDonnell trying to control the position.
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.
Klos with a nice head shot there.
McDonnell keeping moving, preventing Klos from controlling successfully.
McDonnell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Klos advances to half guard.
Klos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Klos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDonnell wants to control but Klos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonnell is refusing to be controlled, as Klos sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonnell takes one on the button.
McDonnell stuffs the takedown.
Klos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Klos saw that one coming.
Klos cracks McDonnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Klos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Klos misses the target.
Klos connects with the punch.
McDonnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Klos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Klos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klos scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klos avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
Klos scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonnell walks into a left hand.
Klos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Klos misses with an uppercut.
Klos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Klos is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonnell takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Klos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell is looking to stand up but Klos isn't so interested in that idea.
Klos trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
McDonnell pulls Klos in close to prevent any damage.
Klos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Klos trying to control but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
Klos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonnell's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonnell desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Klos thows a huge punch but McDonnell dodges it nicely.
Klos is looking for submissions but instead, McDonnell has regained full guard.
McDonnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klos is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell working a defensive guard but Klos passes into half guard.
Klos trying to control the action but McDonnell is working from the bottom.
McDonnell is concentrating on defense, preventing Klos from advancing position.
Klos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonnell can do to turn this around?
Klos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Klos seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonnell lands with a kick to the temple. Klos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab lands there for Klos.
Klos misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos tests McDonnell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Klos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Klos slips under a jab from McDonnell.
Klos shoots in for a double leg but McDonnell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonnell shapes to counter with a head kick.
Klos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonnell tries to avoid it but Klos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonnell to the ground. McDonnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonnell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Klos throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonnell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Klos to counter with a crisp jab.
Klos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McDonnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Klos.
Klos moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell cracks Klos with a good jab.
McDonnell leaves Klos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
Klos lands an overhand right.
Klos shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cal Klos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonnell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Klos's hands.
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klos looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Klos throws a combination that misses
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klos throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonnell wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Klos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cal Klos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos in side control lands a decent elbow.
McDonnell can't do much from the bottom here.
Klos grinds an elbow into McDonnell's temple.
Klos misses with the ground and pound.
McDonnell is not content to let Klos control the position.
Klos working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Klos trying to control here.
Klos is looking for a sweep. McDonnell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonnell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Klos.
Klos gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos pulls McDonnell in close to prevent any damage.
McDonnell won't allow Klos to sweep him here.
Klos can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonnell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonnell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Klos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cory McDonnell just about did enough to take it.
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.
Klos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klos shoots in and gets a takedown into McDonnell's guard.
Klos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDonnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klos throws a strike but McDonnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Klos keeping full guard, as McDonnell tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
McDonnell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Klos working for a triangle but McDonnell defends it easily.
McDonnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klos is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Klos keeps moving.
Klos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McDonnell is defending well. Klos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McDonnell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Klos celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cal Klos!
Cal Klos is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Cal Klos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 1422 p4p, 424 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 175 p4p, 52 weight class). Urameshi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smile Bomb. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yusuke Urameshi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis throws a push kick but Urameshi slaps the foot to one side.
Urameshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Curtis connects with a right hand. Urameshi shakes it off.
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Urameshi slips the punch.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Urameshi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Curtis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curtis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curtis. That's going to slow Urameshi down.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urameshi.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi swinging wildly here.
Urameshi misses the shot to the body.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Curtis throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick from Curtis.
Urameshi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curtis throws a chopping leg kick but Urameshi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Urameshi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Curtis moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curtis.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Urameshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Yusuke Urameshi's cut even more.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi cracks Curtis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curtis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urameshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curtis at a distance.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Curtis tries to clinch up but Urameshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Urameshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis lands with a right hand.
Urameshi jabs Curtis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
It looked like Curtis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Urameshi misses.
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 Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Curtis moves away from the strike by Urameshi.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Curtis misses with a hook.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curtis.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Urameshi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Urameshi saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Curtis.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi works the jab nicely.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Urameshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi tests Curtis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis throws a big counter combination but Urameshi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Urameshi tries to move into range but Curtis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Curtis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Urameshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curtis.
Sloppy strikes from Curtis. Those never looked like landing.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Urameshi throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
Curtis slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a right hand that Curtis ducks under and follows up with a left that Curtis also avoids with ease.
Curtis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Urameshi's body.
Darry Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis is looking to counter with head kicks.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
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 Urameshi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urameshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Urameshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a nice body shot.
Urameshi moves out of range as Curtis strikes.
A nice side step and Urameshi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi'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.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis tries to land a leg kick but Urameshi saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Urameshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Urameshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curtis can pounce on him.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi scores with a nice strike.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Urameshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis connects with a body shot.
Curtis stalks Urameshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Urameshi's face. Urameshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Curtis lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Curtis misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Curtis.
Urameshi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curtis.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi lands a slapping body shot.
Curtis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Curtis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Curtis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urameshi cracks Curtis with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Curtis. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi misses the jab.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Curtis takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curtis.
Nice shot lands for Urameshi.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yusuke Urameshi just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Curtis throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis throws a low kick but Urameshi avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis tries to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Urameshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands with a shot to the body.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis darts in and clinches Urameshi up against the cage.
Urameshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curtis.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab from Curtis.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curtis walks into a stiff left hand from Urameshi.
Curtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Curtis's head.
A clash of legs there as Urameshi blocks the low kick.
Urameshi lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is looking to clinch but Urameshi is avoiding it.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curtis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curtis staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Curtis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Urameshi pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Curtis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urameshi throws out the jab.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis tests Urameshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curtis wants to slow Urameshi down by chopping away at his legs.
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Curtis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Curtis moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis working aggressively here.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis pushes Urameshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Curtis looking to stall.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Urameshi lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urameshi as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Curtis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Curtis misses with the combination.
Curtis lands a nice looking body kick.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curtis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
That kick from Curtis tenderised Urameshi's leg. Urameshi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Urameshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Urameshi's shoulder, as Urameshi tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Urameshi, as that shot connected.
Curtis throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Urameshi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Urameshi connects with the punch.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis slips under a jab from Urameshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Curtis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Urameshi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urameshi.
Urameshi moves out of range of the body kick.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Curtis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Curtis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urameshi. Urameshi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Curtis scores with a one two! Urameshi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi avoids the head kick by Curtis.
Curtis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Curtis's head back.
Curtis tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curtis.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi slips a jab and a cross from Curtis.
Urameshi throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Urameshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a right and a left that Urameshi avoids nicely.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi tries to bum rush Curtis with a series of wild strikes but Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darry Curtis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Curtis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Curtis misses its intended target.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Curtis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Darry Curtis.
Well Urameshi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 690 p4p, 1647 weight class) and Jyrki The Cash (ranked 99 p4p, 215 weight class). Kuwabara comes to the cage accompanied by Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki The Cash!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Cash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
The Cash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. The Cash catches Kuwabara right on the button with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Cash throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Kuwabara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Cash lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Cash circles away from the clinch attempt
and The Cash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Cash avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuwabara works The Cash's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara connects with a right hand. The Cash shakes it off.
Kuwabara throws a right hand that misses
and The Cash counters with a straight right hand.
Kuwabara cracks The Cash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Cash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Cash lands with a cross.
The Cash throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Cash.
Kuwabara cracks The Cash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kuwabara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kuwabara throws a hook but The Cash avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Cash takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Cash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Cash manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Cash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
The Cash appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Cash throws a big counter head kick but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Cash counters with a left and a right that stings Kuwabara.
Kuwabara dives in for a single leg takedown but The Cash sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Cash lands with a straight right. Kuwabara didn't see that one coming.
The Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Cash throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Cash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuwabara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Cash circles away quickly and effectively.
The Cash appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuwabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Cash counters with a straight right hand.
The Cash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuwabara backing away here, and The Cash unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The Cash slips under a jab.
Kuwabara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but The Cash moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Jab, jab by Kuwabara - just one landing.
Kuwabara misses with a body punch
and The Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Cash with a hook.
Jyrki The Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Cash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Cash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuwabara is out of range and The Cash settles back down.
Kuwabara lands a jab to The Cash's midsection.
The Cash is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuwabara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The Cash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuwabara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kuwabara is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Cash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Cash throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Kuwabara misses.
As Kuwabara backs off The Cash throws a huge counter combo but Kuwabara manages to avoid it all.
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 Kazuma Kuwabara 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.
The Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Cash.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Cash.
The Cash lands a right hook to the body.
Kuwabara lands with a nice body punch.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
The Cash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Cash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Cash throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and The Cash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuwabara shoots in but The Cash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Cash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but The Cash moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara scores with a nice strike.
Kuwabara blocks a jab.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by The Cash.
The Cash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuwabara finds it's way round the side to connect with The Cash's head.
Kuwabara avoids the head kick by The Cash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara scores with a hook.
The Cash throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Cash's elbow.
The Cash blocks an uppercut.
Kuwabara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Cash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
Kuwabara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Cash throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Cash blocks an uppercut.
The Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Cash.
Kuwabara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Cash raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kuwabara throws a shot to the body.
Kuwabara moves into the clinch.
Kuwabara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuwabara tries a body shot but The Cash blocks it.
The Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Cash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - The Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Cash throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
The Cash lands a body shot.
No luck for Kuwabara with that takedown attempt.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Cash.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot that sends The Cash's belly button to the back.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuwabara throws a good cross that connects.
The Cash staying out of range there.
The Cash lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Cash throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
The Cash scores with a three punch combo!
Kuwabara sizes up The Cash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Cash at a distance.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kazuma Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Cash counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Cash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
The Cash swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. The Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Cash displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the body
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Cash lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuwabara at a distance.
The Cash misses with a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cash pushes Kuwabara off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but The Cash is out of range.
The Cash throws out a counter right but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Cash.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuwabara misses the target.
The Cash misses with a head kick.
The Cash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Cash swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
The Cash throws a counter combo.
Kuwabara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuwabara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
The Cash lands a nice uppercut.
Kuwabara blocks a body shot from The Cash.
Kazuma Kuwabara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Cash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Cash lands a right hand.
Kuwabara lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Cash backwards.
Kuwabara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara gets a double leg takedown into The Cash's guard.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! The Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cash manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into The Cash's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The Cash wants to stand but Kuwabara is controlling the position.
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash wants to stand and escape but Kuwabara is having none of it.
The Cash has his feet on Kuwabara's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Cash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuwabara momentarily.
The Cash jabs at Kuwabara's body.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Cash wants to get back to his feet.
Jyrki The Cash has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Cash has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kuwabara is on him like a limpet, forcing The Cash back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Cash prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
The Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kuwabara blocks a body shot from The Cash.
The Cash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuwabara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kuwabara looks for a takedown but The Cash sprawls well.
The Cash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Cash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Cash manages to avoid it.
The Cash unleashes a big counter combination but Kuwabara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara lunges at The Cash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Cash's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jyrki The Cash just about did enough to take it.
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.
The Cash looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
Kuwabara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Cash throws a counter combo.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara sizes up The Cash with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Cash throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuwabara stops The Cash from getting back to his feet.
The Cash is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura but The Cash is defending well.
The Cash has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kuwabara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuwabara.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara prevents The Cash from standing back up.
Kuwabara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuwabara.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura but The Cash is defending well.
The Cash kicks Kuwabara off and gets back to his feet.
Kuwabara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara throws a hook but The Cash avoids it easily.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Cash counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Cash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuwabara somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by The Cash.
The Cash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Cash.
The Cash takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Kuwabara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Cash pinned against the cage. The Cash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuwabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Cash.
Kuwabara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Cash has time to react.
Kuwabara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Cash on his heels. He'll look to pass The Cash's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! The Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cash manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into The Cash's guard.
Kuwabara prevents The Cash from getting back to his feet.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! The Cash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Cash manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into The Cash's guard.
The Cash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuwabara is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Sloppy strikes from The Cash. Those never looked like landing.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but The Cash is avoiding it.
Kuwabara lands a jab to the head.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown
and The Cash counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Cash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuwabara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuwabara looks to land a combination but The Cash avoids it well.
Kuwabara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuma Kuwabara had his way with Jyrki The Cash in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kuwabara closes the distance and clinches up with The Cash, looking for a takedown. Kuwabara pushes The Cash against the cage but The Cash circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Cash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara lands a slapping body shot.
Kuwabara thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Cash swings widly with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from The Cash.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but The Cash avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara thuds his right hand into The Cash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That kick from The Cash tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuwabara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cash manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Cash's head backwards.
Kuwabara has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuwabara working aggressively here.
A short right from The Cash on the inside.
The Cash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuwabara breaks the clinch.
The Cash tried to score with a low kick but Kuwabara checks it.
The Cash throws a hook but Kuwabara blocks it.
Kuwabara throws a good cross that connects.
The Cash throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
The Cash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuwabara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jyrki The Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara moves out of range as The Cash strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuwabara misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Cash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuwabara scores with a nice head shot.
Kuwabara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Cash connects with an inside leg kick.
The Cash misses with a jab to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Cash misses with a double jab.
Kuwabara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
The Cash let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Cash looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara scores with a hook to the body. The Cash takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kuwabara defending well as The Cash loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps The Cash's head back.
Kuwabara cracks The Cash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Cash throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
The Cash throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuwabara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Cash's head.
The Cash misses the body punch
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuwabara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cash swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Cash appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Cash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Cash moves forwards but Kuwabara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazuma Kuwabara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuwabara lands with a nice body punch.
The Cash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Cash misses with a head kick.
Kuwabara misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuwabara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Kazuma Kuwabara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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