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UnderGround FC 132 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ky Tycoon (ranked 24087 p4p, 4003 weight class) and Lemony Snicket (ranked 559 p4p, 362 weight class). Tycoon comes to the cage accompanied by Im the champ. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ky Tycoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lemony Snicket!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tycoon looking to score a takedown here. Snicket is defending well but Tycoon drives through and ends up in Snicket's guard.
Snicket is looking to stand back up but Tycoon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snicket.
Tycoon is working for a kimura but Snicket is defending it quite comfortably.
Tycoon is just content to waste time from the top position. Snicket takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tycoon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snicket's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snicket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tycoon.
Tycoon is trying to control the action in half guard but Snicket is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon is working for a submission of some sort.
Tycoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snicket wants to get back to his feet.
Tycoon controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tycoon is trying to work for a kimura but Snicket is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tycoon wants to work for an arm triangle but Snicket is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Snicket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.
Tycoon seems to be working for a kimura but Snicket defends the submission attempt.
Tycoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tycoon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snicket to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tycoon showed some decent athleticism there.
Tycoon is looking to take a break and control but Snicket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tycoon stalling away here and it's allowed Snicket to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snicket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tycoon is aware though and is defending well.
Snicket is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tycoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon prevents Snicket from standing back up.
Tycoon wants to control but Snicket is keeping him busy.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Snicket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.
Snicket wants to get back to his feet.
Snicket moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tycoon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ky Tycoon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snicket swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Snicket.
Tycoon shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Snicket releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tycoon is defended easily by Snicket.
Tycoon takes one to the side of the head.
Snicket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snicket scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snicket counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ky Tycoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tycoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Snicket counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tycoon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snicket as he jumps to the side.
Snicket looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick lands for Snicket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snicket fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tycoon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snicket connects with a solid leg kick.
Tycoon gets a double leg takedown into Snicket's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon slips nicely into half guard.
Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tycoon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tycoon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snicket doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tycoon.
Tycoon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snicket looks like he's trying to stand up.
Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tycoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snicket is refusing to be controlled, as Tycoon sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon is looking for a kimura but Snicket is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tycoon to get the leverage.
Tycoon trying to control the action but Snicket is working from the bottom.
Snicket felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Snicket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Snicket is trying to stand back up but Tycoon is controlling him
Tycoon wants to control but Snicket is keeping him busy.
Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ky Tycoon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tycoon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snicket has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Tycoon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snicket keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snicket leaves Tycoon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snicket stuns Tycoon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A low kick lands for Snicket.
Tycoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Snicket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snicket lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tycoon backs up against the cage.
Snicket lands with a kick to the temple. Tycoon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tycoon has his takedown stuffed
and Snicket counters with a good low kick that Tycoon was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Snicket - just one landing.
Tycoon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Snicket wants to get back to his feet but Tycoon is dominant here and he's now got Snicket's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemony Snicket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tycoon shoots for a takedown but Snicket saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snicket lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tycoon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tycoon attempts a counter takedown but Snicket avoids it well and moves away.
Tycoon fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Snicket misses.
Tycoon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tycoon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snicket counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ky Tycoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snicket scores with a leg kick.
Snicket tries to bum rush Tycoon with a series of wild strikes but Tycoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tycoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snicket counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lemony Snicket is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tycoon fails with the takedown
and Snicket counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tycoon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snicket lands a jab to the head.
Lemony Snicket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snicket scores with a punch to the head.
Snicket lands an overhand right.
Snicket with a jab.
Snicket throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tycoon misses with a takedown attempt
and Snicket counters with a one-two to the body.
 Tycoon is rocked!
Tycoon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snicket's waist but Snicket gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tycoon off to one side.
Oh Tycoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snicket throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tycoon seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snicket, as that shot connected.
Snicket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tycoon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Snicket is looking to escape.
Snicket makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snicket.
Snicket is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tycoon defends well.
Tycoon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snicket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tycoon has managed to get both his arms back between Snicket's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snicket is keeping the position for now.
Snicket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tycoon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tycoon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tycoon wants to control from the top but Snicket keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tycoon advances to half guard.
Tycoon trying to control from half guard but Snicket is working away.
Snicket is trying to stand.
Snicket is defending against the submission attempts here by Tycoon.
Snicket is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tycoon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Snicket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tycoon.
Tycoon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tycoon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snicket swivels and escapes.
Snicket scores with a nice right hand.
Snicket thuds a left hand into Tycoon's body.
Tycoon shoots in but no luck this time.
Snicket throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snicket!
Tycoon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tycoon takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemony Snicket comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snicket has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lemony Snicket!
Lemony Snicket seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Ky Tycoon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well he got me tonight he's a tough guy appreciate his effort tonight and it bring him the W I'm sure that I learned from this and use it as a motivation to keep improving'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jo Chewy (ranked 2448 p4p, 4208 weight class) and Ichiro Suzuki (ranked 150 p4p, 206 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Chewy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Suzuki.
We've been told by Chewy's head coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chewy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suzuki under the eye.
Chewy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suzuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Chewy, which made it look bad.
Chewy lands with a nice body punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Chewy as Suzuki shoots in.
Jo Chewy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Suzuki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chewy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suzuki under the eye.
Suzuki fails with the takedown
and Chewy counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewy connects with a body shot.
Chewy throws a right and a left that Suzuki avoids nicely.
Chewy scores with a jab. Suzuki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suzuki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chewy's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chewy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chewy pulls Suzuki in to control the position.
Suzuki wants to pass the guard but Chewy is keeping the position.
Chewy looking for a sweep. Not yet Chewy, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chewy is trying to keep Suzuki in close.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Chewy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chewy looking for a sweep. Not yet Chewy, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chewy misses with a wild body shot.
Suzuki takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suzuki loads up on a big right hand but Chewy slips the punch.
Suzuki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chewy wants it to stay on the feet.
Chewy is looking to counter punch.
Chewy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chewy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chewy lands a nice looking body shot.
Chewy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suzuki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chewy defends well and Suzuki ends up having to push Chewy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jo Chewy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chewy as he jumps to the side.
Chewy connects with a body shot.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Chewy tries to sprawl out of it but Suzuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chewy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzuki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chewy checks a low kick from Suzuki.
Chewy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chewy is looking to wear down Suzuki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chewy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suzuki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suzuki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chewy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suzuki doesn't seem bothered though.
Chewy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suzuki at a distance.
Chewy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chewy misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jo Chewy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chewy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chewy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chewy slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chewy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chewy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suzuki moves away.
Suzuki drives through with a takedown into Chewy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chewy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suzuki's guard.
Chewy postures up.
Chewy controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chewy wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chewy's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewy keeping moving, preventing Suzuki from controlling successfully.
Chewy trying to keep a closed guard but Suzuki is proving a slippery customer.
Chewy pulls Suzuki in to control the position.
Suzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Chewy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki pushing down on Chewy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chewy is looking to control Suzuki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chewy avoid being mounted?
Suzuki trying to mount his opponent but Chewy defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chewy is staying active underneath Suzuki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chewy is looking for a sweep. Suzuki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Chewy is a slippery customer.
Chewy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suzuki decides to stand up.
Suzuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chewy swings for the body but Suzuki moves out of range.
Chewy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzuki can do to turn this around?
Suzuki misses with a takedown attempt
and Chewy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chewy lands with a good body shot.
Chewy scores with a one two! Suzuki had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chewy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suzuki.
Jo Chewy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichiro Suzuki.
Chewy throws a body shot but no joy.
Chewy jabs Suzuki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chewy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzuki takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Chewy. Beautiful body shot.
Suzuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Chewy finds it's way through Suzuki's defenses.
 Suzuki is rocked!
Chewy slaps away a takedown attempt from Suzuki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Chewy finish him?
Chewy feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Suzuki crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jo Chewy!
Jo Chewy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lusmu Kutvonen (ranked 2342 p4p, 3649 weight class) and Ryland Rasmussen (ranked 272 p4p, 400 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lusmu Kutvonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryland Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutvonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen scores with a head kick.
Rasmussen rushes Kutvonen and presses him up against the cage.
Rasmussen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasmussen working hard to break the clinch.
Rasmussen fails to pull guard.
Kutvonen stalling in the clinch but Rasmussen improves position.
Still in the clinch, Kutvonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kutvonen can't find room to land a body shot as Rasmussen controls the action.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen has a couple of punches blocked by Kutvonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasmussen.
A nice left hand lands by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kutvonen avoids the elbow strike from Rasmussen, against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen is controlling him.
Kutvonen tries to work over Rasmussen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasmussen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmussen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rasmussen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rasmussen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kutvonen controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has a couple of punches blocked by Rasmussen.
Kutvonen trying to control the position but instead, Rasmussen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kutvonen into the cage.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Kutvonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Lusmu Kutvonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryland Rasmussen.
Kutvonen blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Rasmussen.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but Kutvonen won't allow it.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
Rasmussen working aggressively here.
Kutvonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasmussen controls his hands.
Rasmussen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kutvonen's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rasmussen misses with the head strike.
Kutvonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rasmussen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen breaks the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kutvonen.
Rasmussen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen throws a series of punches but Kutvonen moves out of range.
Rasmussen clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kutvonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen lands with a right to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rasmussen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Rasmussen can't find room to land a body shot as Kutvonen controls the action.
Rasmussen tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kutvonen lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen has Rasmussen pressed against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasmussen misses with some punches.
Rasmussen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kutvonen - that landed with a thud.
Rasmussen misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmussen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutvonen tries to work over Rasmussen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kutvonen misses with a low kick.
Rasmussen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rasmussen has managed to clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kutvonen is pushing Rasmussen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rasmussen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasmussen lands a nice uppercut.
Rasmussen tries to work over Kutvonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasmussen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick
and Kutvonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rasmussen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasmussen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kutvonen looks to throw the jab but Rasmussen is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen takes the fight into the clinch.
Rasmussen is trying to break free.
Kutvonen stalling the fight.
Kutvonen scores with a shot to the side of Rasmussen's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kutvonen.
Rasmussen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kutvonen blocks an elbow strike from Rasmussen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rasmussen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasmussen throws a wild body kick that Kutvonen sees coming a mile off.
Rasmussen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
Rasmussen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kutvonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kutvonen lands a really nice looking cross but Rasmussen seems unphased.
Rasmussen cracks a nice hook into Kutvonen's ribs.
Rasmussen moves into the clinch.
Rasmussen blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kutvonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryland Rasmussen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kutvonen tries a low kick but Rasmussen avoids it.
Rasmussen feints a counter leg kick.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot that snaps Rasmussen's head back.
Rasmussen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rasmussen throws a sloppy head kick and Kutvonen moves out of range easily.
Kutvonen blocks a head kick by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
As Rasmussen tries to get set, Kutvonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Rasmussen manages to avoid the attempt.
Kutvonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rasmussen motions for Kutvonen to come forward. Rasmussen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kutvonen closes the distance and clinches.
Rasmussen is trying to break the clinch but Kutvonen has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Kutvonen lands with a light punch inside.
Kutvonen working aggressively here.
Rasmussen jumps into guard, dragging Kutvonen to the mat.
Rasmussen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Kutvonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kutvonen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rasmussen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rasmussen is trying to control Kutvonen's posture but Kutvonen avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen manages to get back to half guard.
Kutvonen is controlling the pace.
Rasmussen looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen controlling the pace.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rasmussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen winds up and cracks Rasmussen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rasmussen trying to control here.
Kutvonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Rasmussen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasmussen missing with punches from the bottom.
Kutvonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Rasmussen moves into full guard.
Rasmussen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen chips away with some ground and pound.
Rasmussen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rasmussen wants to pass the guard but Kutvonen is keeping the position.
Rasmussen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen controlling the position.
Rasmussen passes Kutvonen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rasmussen wants to take a breather but Kutvonen is having none of it.
Rasmussen prevents Kutvonen from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen trying to control the action but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep. Rasmussen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasmussen not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rasmussen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutvonen.
Ryland Rasmussen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen throws a head kick but Kutvonen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasmussen. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasmussen throws a head kick that misses.
Kutvonen is looking to counter the offense by Rasmussen and move into the clinch.
Rasmussen misses with a two punch combination.
Rasmussen throws a leg kick which misses Kutvonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kutvonen tries to avoid it.
Kutvonen tests Rasmussen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kutvonen misses with a left hand
and Rasmussen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasmussen throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasmussen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rasmussen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kutvonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kutvonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutvonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kutvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Rasmussen counters with a left and a right that stings Kutvonen.
Rasmussen throws a combination that misses
and Kutvonen counters with a series of strikes that sends Rasmussen to the canvas! Kutvonen follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Rasmussen is rocked!
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasmussen is still in real trouble! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasmussen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kutvonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rasmussen is trying to control the position but Kutvonen postures up.
Rasmussen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lusmu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rasmussen's guard.
Kutvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kutvonen wants to take a breather but Rasmussen is having none of it.
Kutvonen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen trying to control the action but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen wants to pass the guard but Rasmussen is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rasmussen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kutvonen trying to control but Rasmussen is working from the bottom.
Kutvonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rasmussen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rasmussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kutvonen stands and throws Rasmussen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kutvonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rasmussen some visible discomfort.
Rasmussen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kutvonen off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rasmussen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rasmussen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kutvonen showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutvonen is in bad spot here.
Kutvonen manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Kutvonen.
Rasmussen trying to control but Kutvonen is working from the bottom.
Rasmussen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kutvonen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kutvonen pulls Rasmussen in close to his closed guard and prevents Rasmussen from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kutvonen is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryland Rasmussen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rasmussen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nuclear Penguin (ranked 2060 p4p, 2358 weight class) and Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 247 p4p, 275 weight class). Penguin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mardy Bum. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 cm
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160
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuclear Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penguin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Penguin catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penguin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penguin.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Penguin back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Penguin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Penguin.
Penguin tries to clinch up
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Petrov tries to bum rush Penguin with a series of wild strikes but Penguin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Penguin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Penguin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Penguin breaks the clinch.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Penguin catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penguin tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Penguin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Penguin catches Petrov right on the button with a cross.
Penguin misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Petrov.
Penguin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Penguin.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Penguin dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Penguin stays in close to Petrov's body and controls the position.
Penguin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penguin stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Penguin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penguin stalling.
Petrov tries to roll over but Penguin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin controlling the pace.
Petrov is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Penguin digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Penguin throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penguin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penguin avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov swings for the body but Penguin moves out of range.
Penguin takes one to the chin there.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Penguin avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook but Penguin avoids it easily.
Penguin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Penguin shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penguin moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Penguin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penguin lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penguin throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Penguin fails to land.
Penguin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Penguin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Penguin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penguin.
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 Nuclear Penguin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Penguin slips a straight right by Petrov.
Penguin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penguin throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Penguin throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov digs a good hook to Penguin's body.
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Penguin checks it well.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penguin.
Penguin clinches with his opponent.
Petrov tries to work over Penguin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Penguin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Penguin tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Penguin tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin working aggressively here.
Penguin has a couple of punches blocked by Petrov.
Penguin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penguin manages to break the clinch.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Penguin's head but Penguin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penguin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penguin walks into a straight right hand from Petrov.
Penguin misses with a body shot.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Penguin avoids it with no problem.
Penguin wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Penguin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov lands with a hook. Penguin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Penguin walks into a jab.
Petrov cracks Penguin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Penguin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Penguin blocking some punches.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov effectively controlling the action here.
Penguin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penguin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Penguin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Penguin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penguin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Penguin slips a jab from Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Penguin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Penguin tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Penguin counters with a straight right hand.
Penguin tries to clinch up.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Penguin saw that one coming.
Penguin throwing a counter right hand but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Penguin moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Penguin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Penguin back to the cage. Petrov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin blocks a jab.
Penguin shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrov sprawls well. He's pushed Penguin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrov throws a body punch but Penguin moves out of range.
Penguin throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov misses with a hook. Penguin ducked under it nicely.
Penguin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penguin moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Penguin wants to clinch.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Penguin moved out of range.
Penguin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penguin looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Penguin.
Penguin misses with a wild body shot.
Penguin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks for the body kick but Penguin saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Penguin. Penguin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penguin throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penguin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Penguin's body. Penguin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Petrov misses
and Penguin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nuclear Penguin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penguin.
Penguin lands a body shot.
Penguin throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penguin.
Penguin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penguin lands with a right to the head.
Penguin digs a right hand into Petrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrov's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Penguin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penguin presses Petrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov blocks a body shot from Penguin.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penguin works on Petrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Penguin lands with a light punch inside.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penguin.
Penguin misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Penguin.
A shot in the inside from Penguin.
A hook to the body from Penguin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penguin misses with the head strike.
Penguin swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penguin misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Penguin misses with some punches.
Penguin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penguin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Penguin controls his hands.
Penguin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penguin lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Penguin on the inside.
Penguin letting Petrov take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Penguin.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Penguin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Penguin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Penguin uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penguin scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Penguin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Penguin throws out a leg kick but Petrov moves out of range and Penguin only half commits.
Petrov defending well as Penguin loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Penguin connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Penguin finds it's target.
Penguin tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penguin is looking to clinch.
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Penguin wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov tries to keep at a distance but Penguin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov has a couple of punches blocked by Penguin.
Penguin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Penguin.
Petrov stalling in the clinch but Penguin improves position.
Penguin misses with some punches.
Petrov misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penguin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Penguin tries a body shot but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penguin blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penguin working aggressively here.
Petrov is trying to maintain a safe position but Penguin gets an underhook and turns Petrov into the cage.
Penguin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penguin lands a shoulder strike.
Petrov wants to stall.
Penguin misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Penguin tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penguin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Penguin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Penguin avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Penguin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuclear Penguin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penguin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuclear Penguin!
After the fight, Nuclear Penguin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryant Smith (ranked 668 p4p, 376 weight class) and Mama Tosen (ranked 83 p4p, 51 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Television - Marquee Moon. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mama Tosen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Tosen counters with a big right hand! Oh Smith is in trouble here! Tosen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Stallion (ranked 687 p4p, 756 weight class) and Scar Ambe (ranked 85 p4p, 90 weight class). Stallion comes to the cage accompanied by Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite . Ambe has chosen Gunna - The World is Yours as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scar Ambe has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scar Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe closes the distance and pushes Stallion back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe effectively controlling the action here.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Stallion works on Ambe's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Stallion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ambe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stallion seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ambe can turn it around.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stallion tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ambe has a couple of punches blocked by Stallion.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stallion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stallion.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stallion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ambe misses with some punches.
Stallion lands a body punch.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion stops a takedown attempt from Ambe.
Ambe looking for a takedown.
Harvey Stallion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
Stallion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ambe takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Ambe looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head.
Ambe takes a shot to the head.
Ambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallion tries a body shot but Ambe blocks it.
Stallion prevents Ambe from breaking the clinch.
Stallion digs a right hand into Ambe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ambe's gas tank.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
Stallion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stallion tries to work over Ambe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stallion avoiding damage as Ambe throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Stallion as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Stallion.
Stallion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ambe is rocked!
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Ambe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is trying to stall.
Ambe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ambe working aggressively here.
Stallion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ambe's elbow.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion cracks Ambe with a nice body shot.
Stallion lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion blocking some punches.
Stallion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stallion is leaning against Ambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion pushes Ambe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stallion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ambe momentarily.
 It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Stallion connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ambe's hands.
Stallion lands a body shot.
Stallion connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back.
A jab from Stallion does it's job there.
Ambe is still on wobbly legs! Can Stallion finish him?
Stallion throws an overhand right that lands on Ambe's shoulder, as Ambe tries to avoid the shot.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stallion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ambe seems to have recovered his senses.
Stallion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stallion lands with a short shot to the head.
Stallion misses with the head strike.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
A short left from Stallion.
Ambe is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stallion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stallion scores with a shot to the side of Ambe's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Stallion.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stallion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around?
Ambe wants to stall.
Stallion tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Stallion back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
Ambe prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Ambe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stallion regains guard immediately.
Stallion has his hands on Ambe's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stallion controlling the position.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Stallion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stallion pulls Ambe in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe misses with a straight right.
Ambe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stallion swivels and escapes.
Stallion misses with a hook. Ambe ducked under it nicely.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion counters with a right hand to the body.
Stallion leaves Ambe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stallion throws a lazy right hand but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvey Stallion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion lands a nice looking body shot.
Stallion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ambe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ambe looks to clinch
and Stallion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stallion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey Stallion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ambe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stallion. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey Stallion is winning the standup battle so far.
Ambe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stallion counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Stallion.
Ambe misses with a body punch
and Stallion counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Scar Ambe's cut even more.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stallion keeps the fight on the outside.
Stallion waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Ambe to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Stallion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Stallion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scar Ambe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stallion clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stallion.
Stallion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harvey Stallion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stallion lands a hook that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
Stallion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Stallion.
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stallion lands a left hand.
Stallion misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe wants to take the fight to the mat but Stallion manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stallion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Stallion.
Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ambes head.
Stallion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stallion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambe backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stallion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stallion lands a nice uppercut.
Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stallion works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Stallion on the inside.
Stallion misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Stallion scores with a hook to the body.
Stallion cracks Ambe with a nice body shot.
Stallion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Stallion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stallion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stallion presses Ambe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stallion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stallion.
Stallion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stallion lands an uppercut.
Stallion throws a big uppercut that drops Ambe! More strikes from Stallion and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ambe lies dazed against the cage as Stallion celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!
An out of breath Harvey Stallion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Scar Ambe had this to say: 'you ll never see me in the cage again'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 285 p4p, 170 weight class) and Tree Fortay (ranked 15 p4p, 9 weight class). Fortay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Choice Is Yours. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tree Fortay!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Kenobi gets tackled into the cage by Fortay. Fortay maintains the clinch.
Kenobi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortay controls his hands.
Kenobi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fortay throws a head punch that misses.
Fortay prevents a body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi gets through Fortay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortay lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenobi backwards.
Kenobi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenobi blocks an uppercut.
Fortay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Fortay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Kenobi is trying to break the clinch but Fortay has him pressed against the cage.
Fortay tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Fortay back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenobi.
Kenobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenobi scores with a nice head shot.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body kick from Kenobi.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortay just manages to avoid it.
Kenobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Fortay dips to his left and cracks Kenobi with an uppercut!
Fortay forces Kenobi back against the cage and clinches.
Fortay lands a knee to the body.
Kenobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kenobi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kenobi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortay on the side of the head.
Fortay lands a head shot.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortay moves away.
Fortay connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fortay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fortay misses the body punch
and Kenobi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortay jabs Kenobi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fortay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortay clinches up with Kenobi and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kenobi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kenobi presses Fortay against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fortay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortay takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kenobi avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fortay has a couple of punches blocked by Kenobi.
Fortay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay closes the distance and clinches.
Kenobi manages to break the clinch.
Fortay has managed to clinch.
Fortay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortay throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.
Fortay jumps guard.
Kenobi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenobi has managed to get both his arms back between Fortay's legs - danger averted.
Kenobi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fortay trying to keep a closed guard but Kenobi is proving a slippery customer.
Fortay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi wants to stand but Fortay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fortay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenobi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenobi controlling from the top position.
Fortay working for a triangle but Kenobi defends it easily.
Fortay working for a triangle but Kenobi defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kenobi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenobi has managed to get both his arms back between Fortay's legs - danger averted.
Fortay working for a triangle but Kenobi defends it easily.
Kenobi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kenobi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortay is keeping the position for now.
Kenobi wants to control from the top but Fortay keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tree Fortay dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Fortay misses with a left hand
and Kenobi counters with a good low kick that Fortay was not able to check.
Kenobi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kenobi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kenobi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kenobi lands a lovely overhand right.
Fortay throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Fortay sizes up Kenobi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fortay throws out a powerful jab.
Kenobi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortay! But no joy.
Fortay lands a head shot.
Kenobi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortay throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenobi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice leg kick from Kenobi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Fortay moves out of range easily.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenobi moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
Kenobi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fortay is looking to clinch.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Fortay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenobi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fortay throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Kenobi misses.
A little jabbing left from Fortay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortay throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortay connects with a body shot that sends Kenobi's belly button to the back.
Kenobi is looking to land body kicks.
Fortay punishes Kenobi's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi throws a front kick that sends Fortay stumbling back into the cage.
Fortay throws a leg kick but Kenobi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kenobi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortay doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenobi circles away.
Fortay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Fortay as the two fighters clinch.
Kenobi misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortay.
Fortay with a knee to the head.
Kenobi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kenobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick.
Fortay looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenobi is just out of range.
A jab from Fortay misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kenobi.
Fortay tries to clinch up.
Fortay takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Fortay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fortay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenobi.
Kenobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fortay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Fortay checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Fortay checks it.
Fortay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortay misses the jab.
Fortay misses with an uppercut.
Kenobi tries to keep at a distance but Fortay has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fortay scores with a shot to the side of Kenobi's head.
Kenobi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kenobi.
Kenobi digs a right hand into Fortay's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fortay's gas tank.
Kenobi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fortay doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenobi misses with a kick to the body.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortay misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortay as he connects with a hook.
Fortay throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenobi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay misses with a straight left.
Kenobi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fortay throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay checks a leg kick.
Fortay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi tried to counter with a leg kick but Fortay avoided it.
Fortay slips a jab from Kenobi.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a hook to the side of Fortay's head but Fortay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi throws a hook but Fortay blocks it.
Kenobi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi.
Fortay takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi lands with a cross.
Kenobi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortay.
Kenobi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenobi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Fortay.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Kenobi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortay doesn't seem phased though.
Kenobi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fortay misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tree Fortay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Fortay moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
Kenobi sets himself, and Fortay steps forward looking for the clinch! Kenobi avoids it this time.
Fortay clobbers Kenobi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay cracks Kenobi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fortay swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kenobi.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Fortay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kenobi walks into a jab.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Kenobi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenobi thuds his right hand into Fortay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Fortay connects with a looping right hand.
Good exchange - Kenobi coming out on top.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick.
Fortay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
A swing and a miss from Fortay.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Kenobi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenobi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenobi takes a swing at Fortay's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Kenobi.
Kenobi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortay.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Fortay sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fortay connects with a body shot that sends Kenobi's belly button to the back.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenobi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortay checks the leg kick.
Fortay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Kenobi.
Fortay scores with a punch to the head.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
Fortay throws a looping overhand right but Kenobi ducks down to avoid it.
Kenobi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortay just manages to avoid it.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Kenobi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay tries to clinch there but Kenobi circles away.
Fortay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortay looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi takes a swing at Fortay's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi looks to land a body kick but Fortay moved away.
Kenobi tries to land a front kick but Fortay steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi misses with a hook. Fortay ducked under it nicely.
Kenobi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kenobi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortay's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Fortay.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch but Kenobi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Fortay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenobi tried to score with a low kick but Fortay checks it.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Fortay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortay scores with a shot to the body.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kenobi blocks a jab.
Fortay walks into a left hand.
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!
Kenobi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kenobi scoring well with a low kick there.
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Kenobi's shoulder, as Kenobi tries to avoid the shot.
Fortay blocks a jab.
Kenobi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kenobi misses with a hook. Fortay ducked under it nicely.
Fortay tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenobi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenobi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fortay just manages to avoid it.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenobi lands a jab to the nose.
Kenobi throws a push kick but Fortay slaps the foot to one side.
Fortay tries to counter with a clinch but Kenobi shakes him off and moves away.
Kenobi throws a jab when Fortay was well out of range.
Fortay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi throws a quick counter head kick but Fortay was just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kenobi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Obi Wan Kenobi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fortay misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortay. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortay tries to clinch up.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortay moves to clinch but Kenobi breaks away
and Kenobi counters with a big head kick but Fortay shrugs it off.
Kenobi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortay.
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Fortay lands with a right hand.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Fortay tries to clinch up but Kenobi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kenobi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortay throws out the jab.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Kenobi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortay.
Kenobi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Fortay sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fortay tries to clinch
and Kenobi counters with an outside leg kick.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Kenobi scores with a body shot.
Kenobi avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kenobi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Fortay.
Kenobi swings for the body but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortay slips under a jab.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay sizes up Kenobi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenobi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortay checks a leg kick.
Kenobi connects with a looping right hand.
Kenobi throws a wild body kick that Fortay sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kenobi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortay throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Fortay throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Fortay throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
It looked like Kenobi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenobi thuds his right hand into Fortay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortay defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
Fortay catches Kenobi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fortay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi.
Kenobi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fortay connects with a body shot that sends Kenobi's belly button to the back.
Fortay misses with a right hand
enabling Kenobi to counter with a crisp jab.
Fortay misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fortay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kenobi takes a swing at Fortay's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Fortay ducks under a wild hook from Kenobi.
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenobi pushes Fortay away with a front kick.
Kenobi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fortay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kenobi scores with a nice strike.
Kenobi misses with a hook.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenobi scores with a hook to the body. Fortay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortay scores with a nice strike.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortay.
Kenobi throws a hook but Fortay blocks it.
Kenobi jabs at Fortay's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortay throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fortay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kenobi counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
A jab from Kenobi finds it's way through Fortay's defenses.
Nice body punch from Fortay.
Kenobi defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Fortay's leg but Fortay calmly moves out of range.
Fortay needs to keep his hands up - Kenobi had a free shot at his head there.
Kenobi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fortay's hands.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Fortay takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Fortay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortay down.
Fortay throws a good cross that connects.
Fortay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Fortay. Beautiful body shot.
Fortay blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenobi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortay.
Kenobi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi had his way with Tree Fortay in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kenobi lands with a good body shot.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Fortay moves into range and clinches up with Kenobi.
Kenobi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tree Fortay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kenobi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenobi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
The crowd cheers as Kenobi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fortay doesn't seem phased though.
Fortay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortay jabs Kenobi right on the nose. Kenobi blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Fortay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fortay tries to clinch but Kenobi moves away
letting Kenobi counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay walks into a stiff left hand from Kenobi.
Kenobi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenobi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fortay checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Fortay misses its intended target.
Jab by Kenobi.
Fortay's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenobi throws a body kick that misses.
Fortay moves out of range of the body kick from Kenobi.
Fortay checks the leg kick.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Kenobi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kenobi scores with a nice body kick.
Kenobi pushes Fortay away with a front kick.
Kenobi scores with the left hand. Fortay knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
Kenobi misses with a straight right.
Fortay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fortay lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortay.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Fortay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortay scores with a hook to the body. Kenobi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi lands a jab to the nose.
Kenobi lands a high kick!
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Fortay.
Kenobi is looking to counter punch.
Fortay avoids a kick to the body.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenobi.
Kenobi looks to land a body kick but Fortay moved away.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortay.
Kenobi walks into a straight right hand from Fortay.
Kenobi scores with a leg kick.
Fortay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi tries a head kick but it misses.
Fortay lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenobi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenobi.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay throws out a powerful jab.
Kenobi throws a front kick aimed at Fortay's knee but Fortay avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Fortay.
Fortay throws the left hand but Kenobi avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Kenobi.
Nice straight punches there by Fortay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fortay.
Fortay takes one on the button.
Fortay misses with a wild body shot.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Fortay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenobi's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortay misses the target.
Fortay punishes Kenobi's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Kenobi tenderised Fortay's leg. Fortay is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kenobi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenobi wants to slow Fortay down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenobi looks to throw the jab but Fortay is out of range.
Kenobi throws a jab when Fortay was well out of range.
A big right from Fortay misses.
Kenobi connects with a crisp jab.
Fortay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kenobi misses with a punch to the body.
Fortay pulls guard effortlessly.
Fortay pulls Kenobi in close to prevent any damage.
Kenobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenobi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
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 Obi Wan Kenobi.
I think Kenobi 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi is the new bantamweight champion!
Obi Wan Kenobi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Akinwande (ranked 142 p4p, 315 weight class) and Ruslan Karelin (ranked 24 p4p, 50 weight class). Henry Akinwande has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Akinwande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruslan Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin clobbers Akinwande with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karelin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karelin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akinwande throws a front kick that sends Karelin stumbling back into the cage.
Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Akinwande connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
A jab lands there for Akinwande.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
Decent striking displayed by Karelin there.
Akinwande catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinwande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karelin.
Akinwande thumps Karelin with a low kick.
Karelin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akinwande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Karelin tries to counter it with a takedown but Akinwande pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Karelin misses the body punch
and Akinwande counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karelin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akinwande.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinwande jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Akinwande throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akinwande gets caught napping as Karelin dives in and scores a takedown. Akinwande manages to retain guard.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akinwande is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karelin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Karelin throwing strikes but missing.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Akinwande blocks nicely.
Karelin throws a strike but Akinwande rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karelin pulls Akinwande in close to his closed guard and prevents Akinwande from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karelin's guard.
Karelin is controlling Akinwande's posture.
Karelin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Akinwande has passed into side control.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karelin keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Karelin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Karelin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin wants to control but Akinwande postures up.
Akinwande wants to stand but Karelin has his arm trapped.
Karelin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Akinwande wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akinwande tries to stand but Karelin is controlling his head.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Akinwande tries to stand but Karelin is controlling his head.
Karelin is trying to control Akinwande's posture but Akinwande avoids it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karelin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karelin throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinwande.
Karelin misses with a body shot.
Karelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akinwande throws a jab but it's blocked by Karelin.
Karelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Akinwande on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akinwande moves out of range as Karelin strikes.
Karelin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Ruslan Karelin's cut even more.
Nice uppercut there from Karelin.
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akinwande throws a body punch but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akinwande sprawls well initially but Karelin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Karelin 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.
Henry Akinwande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Karelin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akinwande misses with the combination.
Akinwande slaps away a takedown attempt from Karelin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Karelin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karelin.
Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Akinwande counters with a nice uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Akinwande here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
Akinwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karelin can do to turn this around?
Karelin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karelin walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karelin.
Henry Akinwande is winning the standup battle so far.
Akinwande wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Akinwande misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin misses with a hook to the body
and Akinwande counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The cut above Ruslan Karelin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinwande walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Akinwande coming out on top.
Karelin defending well as Akinwande loads up on a big left hand.
Akinwande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akinwande lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ruslan Karelin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ruslan Karelin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Henry Akinwande!
Henry Akinwande thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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