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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Collins (ranked 6579 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 504 p4p, 409 weight class). Machin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pandora's Music Box kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Collins.
Collins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Collins throws a series of punches but Machin avoids them all with ease.
Collins moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Collins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Machin shoots in.
Machin shoots for a takedown but Collins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machin, pushing him back against the cage.
Collins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Machin regains guard immediately.
Machin pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Machin manages to end up in side control.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Machin swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machin's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Collins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Machin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machin is looking to pass into half guard but Collins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collins is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Collins postures up in Machin's guard and throws a big left but Machin blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Machin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Machin goes for a double leg but Collins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Collins continues to drive forward.
Machin tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins throws a combination. Machin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Collins clinches up against the cage.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machin is defended easily by Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Collins is defending well.
Collins jumps guard.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
Machin wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machin advances to half guard.
Machin stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
Machin is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins trying to hold on to Machin's head to control him but Machin postures up.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Collins defending well.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Machin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Collins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Collins is winning the standup battle so far.
Collins rushes Machin and presses him up against the cage.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Collins takes the fight into the clinch.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins rushes Machin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Collins is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Machin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Machin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Machin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Collins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miguel Machin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machin is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Collins is trying to stand back up but Machin is controlling him
Collins is staying active underneath Machin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Machin.
Machin seems to be looking for submissions.
Machin trying to mount his opponent but Collins defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves into full guard.
Machin trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collins has escaped and now he's on top!
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is in close to Machin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins wants to stand and escape but instead Machin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Machin looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Machin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machin is trying to keep Collins in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Collins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Collins clinches with his opponent.
Collins prevents the takedown attempt.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Machin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machin darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Machin into the cage.
Michael Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins lands a jab to the head.
Machin dives in and grabs Collins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes down on Machin's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Machin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Machin in a clinch.
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Machin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Michael Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machin.
Collins moves into range and clinches up with Machin.
Collins gets control of Machin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Collins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machin being controlled here momentarily.
Machin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Machin from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collins keeping full guard, as Machin tries to pass.
Collins pushes Machin off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Collins pushes Machin up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collins prevents it.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Machin tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin wants to take the fight to the mat but Collins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
Collins drives through and clinches with Machin against the cage.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Machin tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machin looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 Machin is rocked!
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 big right followed by a crushing left from Collins knocks Machin out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Collins!
After the fight, Michael Collins 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wyadd (ranked 2869 p4p, 2388 weight class) and Khru Jako (ranked 381 p4p, 323 weight class). Jako has chosen Catch a Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Wyadd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, 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!
Wyadd tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jako swivels and escapes.
Jako fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jako pushes Wyadd away with a front kick.
Jako stuffs the takedown.
Wyadd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Wyadd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyadd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Jako.
Jako has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wyadd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wyadd forces Jako back against the cage and clinches.
Jako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wyadd blocks a jab.
Wyadd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jako lands a really nice looking cross but Wyadd seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyadd tries to move into range but Jako moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jako lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
Jako throws a punch but it's blocked by Wyadd.
Jako lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jako managing to block the knees to the body from Wyadd.
Wyadd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jako gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wyadd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jako to keep the fight standing.
Jako lands a nice uppercut.
Jako scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
Wyadd looking for a takedown.
Wyadd jumps into guard, dragging Jako to the mat.
Jako avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jako stands up and waves to Wyadd to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jako counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyadd tries for a takedown but Jako circles away easily
and Jako counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wyadd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jako tries to escape but Wyadd is in control.
Wyadd misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wyadd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jako is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wyadd has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wyadd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wyadd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako is pushing Wyadd's head away, looking to escape. Wyadd manages to hold on to the position though.
Wyadd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jako is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wyadd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jako, who protects the arm well.
Wyadd in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wyadd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wyadd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jako is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jako is trying to get back to his feet.
Wyadd tries for a kimura but Jako is defending well.
Jako really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wyadd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wyadd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jako to his feet.
Jako looks to land a left hand but Wyadd moved out of range nicely.
Jako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jako slaps away a takedown attempt from Wyadd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jako unleashes a big counter combination but Wyadd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khru Jako dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Jako as Wyadd shoots in.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jako.
Jako throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jako leaves Wyadd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jako drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jako slaps away a takedown attempt from Wyadd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jako swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Wyadd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jako but Jako pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wyadd moves out of range as Jako throws a body kick.
Jako throws a hook to the side of Wyadd's head but Wyadd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyadd moves out of range as Jako strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako misses with a looping left.
Jako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyadd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Jako tries to get set, Wyadd tries to push him back and clinch up but Jako manages to avoid the attempt.
Wyadd tries for a takedown but Jako sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jako.
Jako cracks Wyadd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up with Jako, looking for a takedown. Wyadd pushes Jako against the cage but Jako circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jako scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jako lands a nice looking body kick.
Jako lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jako looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jako throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyadd.
Jako lands with a nice combination. Wyadd backs away looking to recover.
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!
Jako lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd staying out of range there.
Jako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyadd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jako.
Jako digs a good hook to Wyadd's body.
Jako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jako scores with a leg kick.
Wyadd fails with a takedown attempt.
Jako throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wyadd.
Jako stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jako wants it to stay on the feet.
Jako swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wyadd.
Wyadd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jako finds it's way round the side to connect with Wyadd's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jako misses the jab.
Wyadd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jako counters with an outside leg kick.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jako scores with a three punch combo!
Khru Jako seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyadd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wyadd clinches up with Jako and pushes him back against the cage.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jako prevents the takedown attempt.
Wyadd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jako to keep the fight standing.
Wyadd takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jako creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jako pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Jako lands a jab to Wyadd's midsection.
Wyadd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jako circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyadd moves away.
Jako drives through and clinches with Wyadd against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jako.
Jako lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jako pushes Wyadd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Wyadd is rocked!
Wyadd tries to score a body lock takedown but Jako shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wyadd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jako prevents it.
Jako scores with a shot to the side of Wyadd's head.
A short body shot lands from Jako as the two fighters clinch.
Jako lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jako.
Jako lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyadd backwards.
Oh Wyadd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jako breaks the clinch.
Wyadd seems to have got his legs back now.
Jako dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jako.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khru Jako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jako lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wyadd's sensitive parts.
Wyadd moves out of range as Jako strikes.
Jako stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wyadd is defended easily by Jako.
Jako throws a push kick but Wyadd slaps the foot to one side.
Wyadd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wyadd gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Jako gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Wyadd is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khru Jako!
After the fight, Khru Jako 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brooksbank (ranked 3155 p4p, 1714 weight class) and Barnabas Ungar (ranked 349 p4p, 206 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barnabas Ungar!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ungar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brooksbank counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ungar trying to keep a closed guard but Brooksbank is proving a slippery customer.
Ungar is pulling down on Brooksbank's head. It's preventing any offense from Brooksbank, at least for the moment.
Ungar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar pulls Brooksbank in close to his closed guard and prevents Brooksbank from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar is trying to keep Brooksbank in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brooksbank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ungar holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnabas Ungar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank slips under a jab.
Brooksbank has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brooksbank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brooksbank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brooksbank checks a leg kick.
Ungar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brooksbank lands a glancing blow to the side of Ungar's head.
Ungar misses with a straight right.
Brooksbank feinted with a counter takedown.
Brooksbank is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ungar's half guard.
Ungar won't allow Brooksbank to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooksbank is trying to control. Ungar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ungar is looking to control Brooksbank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ungar avoid being mounted?
Ungar keeping control of the position.
Brooksbank is keen to just control but Ungar is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar is concentrating on defense, preventing Brooksbank from advancing position.
Brooksbank is looking for a kimura but Ungar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brooksbank to get the leverage.
Ungar wants to improve his position but Brooksbank is controlling well.
Ungar is looking to get back to full guard here but Brooksbank has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ungar isn't going anywhere.
Ungar regains half guard.
Ungar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
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.
Brooksbank is pressing down on Ungar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ungar is holding on for now.
Ungar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ungar is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ungar tries to hold on but Brooksbank postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brooksbank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brooksbank scores with a head kick. Ungar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brooksbank walks into a stiff left hand from Ungar.
Ungar misses with a body shot
and Brooksbank counters by moving into the clinch.
Ungar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brooksbank's efforts to push away.
Brooksbank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ungar can do to turn this around?
Brooksbank fails to pull guard.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Ungar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ungar scores with a shoulder strike.
Ungar throws a head punch that misses.
Brooksbank fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Brooksbank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Ungar holds him up against the cage and eventually Brooksbank drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ungar misses with some punches.
Ungar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brooksbank leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank tries to pull guard but Ungar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brooksbank is trying to pull guard but Ungar has him pressed against the cage.
Brooksbank blocking some punches.
Brooksbank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ungar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brooksbank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ungar smiles and moves away.
Brooksbank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooksbank swats away the attempt to clinch by Ungar.
Ungar goes for a double leg but Brooksbank avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooksbank continues to drive forward.
Brooksbank looks to land a body kick but Ungar moved away.
Ungar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brooksbank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ungar scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Ungar lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ungar gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnabas Ungar!
A very excited looking Barnabas Ungar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grachyov Rodionovich (ranked 2013 p4p, 2554 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 223 p4p, 269 weight class). Rodionovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GZUZ GZUZ - Was Hast Du Gedacht. Sagaki has chosen One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) as his entrance music. Grachyov Rodionovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grachyov Rodionovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodionovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodionovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sagaki misses with a left hand
and Rodionovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodionovich throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki ducks under a wild hook from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich lands with a nice combination. Sagaki backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Rodionovich defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki trying to control from half guard but Rodionovich is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki lands strikes from half guard.
Rodionovich actively working from the bottom here.
Rodionovich looking for subs from the bottom but Sagaki mounts him!
Rodionovich is working to get back to half guard.
Rodionovich tries to hold on but Sagaki pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sagaki cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rodionovich is rocked!
Rodionovich taking shots to the head.
Oh Rodionovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Rodionovich covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xande Moreno (ranked 1941 p4p, 2644 weight class) and Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 252 p4p, 341 weight class). Yoshida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Xande Moreno has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Xande Moreno seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xande Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshida rushes Moreno and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Moreno.
A head punch on the inside from Moreno fails to land.
Moreno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moreno breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Moreno.
A slow jab from Yoshida misses its intended target.
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moreno looks to land a combination but Yoshida avoids it well.
Moreno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreno throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno pushes Yoshida up against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moreno lands a shoulder strike.
Moreno swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moreno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Yoshida throws a lazy uppercut
and Moreno counters with a huge head kick that drops Yoshida! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xande Moreno!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Badmean (ranked 2182 p4p, 1212 weight class) and Aiu BangYou (ranked 99 p4p, 57 weight class). Badmean's entrance music is Are You Gonna Be My Girl. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Badmean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Badmean moves away.
BangYou avoids a kick to the body.
BangYou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that BangYou has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheers as Badmean lands an impressive looking overhand right. BangYou doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Badmean cracks BangYou with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from BangYou finds it's way through Badmean's defenses.
BangYou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Badmean. Badmean circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
BangYou lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Terry Badmean has been cut.
Badmean takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
BangYou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Badmean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BangYou.
BangYou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Badmean manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Badmean.
Badmean lands a jab to BangYou's midsection.
BangYou avoids the body shot from Badmean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BangYou throws a leg kick that misses.
Badmean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou.
Badmean loads up on a big right hand but BangYou slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from BangYou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Badmean throws a body shot but no joy.
Badmean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badmean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BangYous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BangYou throws a head kick that misses.
BangYou lands a lovely overhand right.
Badmean lands a nice shot to the body.
Badmean lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Badmean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
BangYou takes one on the button.
BangYou is rocked!
That has opened up Aiu BangYou's cut even more.
Badmean misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badmean circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops BangYou to the canvas! BangYou doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Badmean keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Badmean!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Terry Badmean made sure he mentioned Groove Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 1032 p4p, 1087 weight class) and Jack Bullet (ranked 47 p4p, 51 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro fails with the takedown
and Bullet counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murhapuro! Bullet lets Murhapuro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Murhapuro is rocked!
It looks like Ispa Murhapuro has been cut.
Murhapuro swinging wildly here.
Murhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bullet connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Murhapuro with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Bullet. No joy for Murhapuro on that attempt.
Bullet feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Bullet blocks it.
Bullet flicks out a counter leg kick but Murhapuro steps away.
Bullet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bullet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bullet throws a shot from downtown. Murhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Murhapuro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bullet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murhapuro is breathing heavily.
Murhapuro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bullet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
Bullet closes the distance and clinches.
Bullet swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet lands a hook that snaps the head of Murhapuro backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullet breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murhapuro or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullet, which made it look bad.
Bullet blocks a jab.
Bullet moves into the clinch.
Murhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhapuro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bullet stalling in the clinch.
Bullet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murhapuro.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bullet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bullet clinches up against the cage.
Bullet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bullet stalling in the clinch.
Bullet throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhapuros head.
Bullet jumps guard but Murhapuro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murhapuro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhapuro blocks a body shot from Bullet.
Bullet misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullet effectively controlling the action here.
Bullet fails to pull guard.
Bullet is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murhapuro to keep the fight standing.
Murhapuro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murhapuro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Bullet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhapuro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bullet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Bullet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullet attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Murhapuro coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bullet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ispa Murhapuro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bullet lands a leg kick that knocks Murhapuro off balance momentarily.
Murhapuro misses with a series of wild punches.
Bullet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murhapuro shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Bullet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhapuro. Bullet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Murhapuro there.
Bullet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bullet is fending him off so far but Murhapuro persists. Nope, Bullet circles away and we're back to standing.
Murhapuro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Murhapuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Murhapuro misses its intended target.
Bullet slaps away a takedown attempt from Murhapuro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Bullet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Murhapuro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro shoots in for a takedown but Bullet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murhapuro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bullet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
BOOM! Bullet lands a beautiful left hook that drops Murhapuro. Murhapuro tries to recover but Bullet is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Murhapuro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bullet!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Lucassen (ranked 774 p4p, 1164 weight class) and Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 112 p4p, 154 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arjen Lucassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Da Rocha.
Lucassen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with a straight right.
Lucassen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Rocha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Rocha looks to land a right hand but Lucassen moved out of range.
Lucassen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Rocha misses with an uppercut.
Da Rocha jabs at Lucassen's body.
Lucassen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Da Rocha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Rocha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Rocha wants to slow Lucassen down by chopping away at his legs.
Lucassen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Rocha misses the body punch
and Lucassen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Rocha cracks a nice hook into Lucassen's ribs.
Donk. Da Rocha catches Lucassen right on the button with a cross.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Da Rocha moved out of range.
Da Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Lucassen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Rocha takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Da Rocha misses with an uppercut
and Lucassen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Rocha misses with a looping right.
Da Rocha tests Lucassen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Rocha looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Da Rocha missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Da Rocha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucassen's hands.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Da Rocha.
Da Rocha 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.
Da Rocha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Rocha scores with a sloppy right hand. Lucassen should have avoided that one.
Da Rocha misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Da Rocha misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Rocha throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick from Da Rocha, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Rocha. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen slips a jab from Da Rocha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha tries to bum rush Lucassen with a series of wild strikes but Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Da Rocha.
Da Rocha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Da Rocha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lucassen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucassen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Da Rocha lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Rocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Da Rocha as he connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Da Rocha.
A jab from Da Rocha misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen slips a jab from Da Rocha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Rocha.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Da Rocha looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Lucassen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Da Rocha swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Da Rocha lands a nice looking body shot.
Da Rocha misses with a double jab
and Da Rocha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has been cut.
Da Rocha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Da Rocha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiago Gomes Da Rocha's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Da Rocha misses with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a left to the body.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Rocha jabs Lucassen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Da Rocha lands a jab.
Da Rocha misses with an uppercut
and Lucassen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Da Rocha lands a jab to the nose.
Da Rocha moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Rocha connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha misses with a head kick.
Da Rocha throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lucassen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Rocha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Lucassen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Da Rocha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Da Rocha coming out on top.
Da Rocha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lucassen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Da Rocha! Lucassen lets Da Rocha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Da Rocha is rocked!
Da Rocha swings widly with a right hand
and Lucassen counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arjen Lucassen!
A relieved looking Arjen Lucassen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 1157 p4p, 799 weight class) and Rick Dick (ranked 169 p4p, 123 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, 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!
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Dick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Dick.
Rick Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick drives through with a takedown into Dudley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dick is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
Dudley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudley is keeping the position for now.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Dick postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dudley controlling Dick's posture.
Dick stays in close to Dudley's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dudley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick cracks Dudley with a solid left hand.
Dick trying to control but Dudley is working from the bottom.
Dudley controlling Dick's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudley is keeping the position for now.
Dick postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dudley controlling the position.
Dick is looking to work some ground and pound but Dudley has wrist control.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Dudley is working hard here to advance position.
Dick postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
Dudley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dick shoots and misses
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Dick fails with the takedown.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Dudley's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dick moves away.
Dudley digs a good hook to Dick's body.
Dick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dudley swivels and escapes.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Dick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dudley defends it well.
Dick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Dudley finds it's target.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt
and Dudley counters with a three punch combo that has Dick backing up. Dick nods at Dudley to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dudley jabs at Dick's body.
The fighters circling - Dick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley is looking to wear down Dick with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
Dick shoots and misses
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a left hand
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Damian Dudley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dudley tests Dick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt - Dudley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick feints the counter takedown.
Dudley swings widly with a right hand
and Dick counters with a takedown into side control.
Dudley bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dudley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dick misses with a straight right.
Dick drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dudley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dick.
Dick distracts Dudley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dick wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dudley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley controlling Dick's posture.
Dudley is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick is working Dudley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rick Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dick postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
Dick wants to control from the top but Dudley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dudley wants to sweep but no luck.
Dick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dick stands up over Dudley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dudley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dudley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dick is controlling him.
Dudley tries to strike from the bottom.
Dick scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dudley being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick slips nicely into half guard.
Dudley keeping control of the position.
Dudley is trying to maintain the position but Dick is very close to passing his half guard.
Dick controlling the pace.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dick controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Dick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dick moves forwards but Dudley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dudley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dick shoots for a double leg takedown but Dudley sprawls well. He's pushed Dick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Dudley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dudley is trying to hold Dick in close to prevent damage but Dick has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dudley's head.
Dudley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dick.
Dick wants to pass to mount but Dudley is defending the position.
Dick controlling the pace.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Dick is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dick thows a huge punch but Dudley dodges it nicely.
Dudley wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
Dudley wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick working over Dudley with some ground and pound. Dudley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dudley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick.
Dudley trying to control but Dick postures up.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley trying to control but Dick postures up.
Dick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dick is keen to just control but Dudley is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dick has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Dick.
Dick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dick takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudley as he avoids it easily.
Dick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Dudley. That snapped Dick's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley misses with a looping left.
Dick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dudley defends well and Dick ends up having to push Dudley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
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 Damian Dudley.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
A very excited looking Damian Dudley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 148 p4p, 385 weight class) and Xun Zemin (ranked 18 p4p, 48 weight class). Savitaipale comes into the arena with Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xun Zemin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale avoids the body shot from Zemin.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Zemin thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Zemin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zemin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Zemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Savitaipale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zemin thinking.
Savitaipale takes one to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
Savitaipale lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savitaipale momentarily.
Zemin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savitaipale counters with a stiff right hand.
Zemin takes a swing at Savitaipale's ribcage but misses.
Zemin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zemin throws an overhand right that lands on Savitaipale's shoulder, as Savitaipale tries to avoid the shot.
Savitaipale tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Savitaipale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale takes one on the button.
Zemin looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Xun Zemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savitaipale clinches.
Zemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Savitaipale.
Zemin gets through Savitaipale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin lands with a light punch inside.
Savitaipale lands a shot to the body.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
Zemin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savitaipale's elbow.
Good body shot from Zemin.
Zemin throws a head punch that misses.
Zemin avoiding damage as Savitaipale throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savitaipale blocks a body shot from Zemin.
Savitaipale misses with a knee to the head.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Savitaipale misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin tries to throw a body punch but Savitaipale avoids it by throwing Zemin back against the cage.
Savitaipale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savitaipale is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Zemin misses the jab.
Zemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savitaipale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Zemin misses the target.
Zemin clobbers Savitaipale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zemin lands a body shot.
Zemin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale feints and as Zemin raises his hands in defense, Savitaipale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zemin is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zemin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savitaipale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Savitaipale working a defensive guard but Zemin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Savitaipale tries to bench press Zemin off him but Zemin keeps the position.
Zemin wants to stand but Savitaipale has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Savitaipale's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Zemin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Savitaipale sneaks back into half guard.
Savitaipale tries to roll over but Zemin keeps him under control.
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zemin pulls his head out easily.
Zemin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Savitaipale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Savitaipale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Zemin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xun Zemin 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.
The fighters circling - Zemin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Savitaipale misses the target.
Savitaipale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savitaipale moves into range and clinches up with Zemin.
Zemin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Savitaipale.
Still in the clinch, Zemin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savitaipale.
A short uppercut from Savitaipale.
Zemin managing to block the knees to the body from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale lands with a light punch inside.
Zemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savitaipale tries a body shot but Zemin blocks it.
Savitaipale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemin misses with the head strike.
Zemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savitaipale can't find room to land a body shot as Zemin controls the action.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Zemin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zemin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Savitaipale or not.
Savitaipale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zemin looks to land a left hand but Savitaipale moved out of range nicely.
Savitaipale is looking to counter punch.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zemin.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Savitaipale saw that one coming.
Savitaipale attempts a counter takedown but Zemin avoids it well and moves away.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Zemin.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Savitaipale finds it's target.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
Savitaipale scores with a hook.
Zemin misses with a looping left.
Savitaipale has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savitaipale there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Zemin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Savitaipale tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale throws an off balance right hand
and Zemin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zemin needs to keep his hands up - Savitaipale had a free shot at his head there.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Zemin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zemin throws a hook but Savitaipale blocks it.
Savitaipale moves into range and clinches up with Zemin.
Atte Savitaipale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savitaipale lands a shoulder strike.
Savitaipale pushes Zemin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savitaipale is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zemin's elbow.
Savitaipale blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Zemin.
Savitaipale is working Zemin over against the cage.
Savitaipale tries to pull guard but Zemin won't allow it.
Zemin lands a shot to the body.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Savitaipale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savitaipale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savitaipale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zemin.
Zemin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zemin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zemin tries to clinch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
Zemin punishes Savitaipale's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zemin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savitaipale's hands.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savitaipale moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Savitaipale attempts a counter takedown but Zemin avoids it well and moves away.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Zemin counters with a right hand to the body.
Zemin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savitaipale to score with a decent uppercut.
Zemin ducks under a wild hook from Savitaipale.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale tests Zemin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Good exchange - Zemin coming out on top.
Zemin slips a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale scores with a jab.
Savitaipale clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Savitaipale lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zemin pushes Savitaipale back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zemin misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zemin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zemin lands with a good body shot.
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savitaipale throws a series of punches but Zemin moves out of range.
Savitaipale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savitaipale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the body
and Zemin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zemin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Zemin moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Zemin misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale tries to bum rush Zemin with a series of wild strikes but Zemin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zemin catches Savitaipale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale moves forwards but Zemin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zemin connects with a single shot there.
Savitaipale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savitaipale dives in and grabs Zemin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zemin pushes down on Savitaipale's head and hops out.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Zemin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zemin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zemin drops his hands momentarily and Savitaipale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savitaipale lands with a straight right. Zemin didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Zemin saw that one coming.
Zemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savitaipale ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savitaipale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zemin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Zemin.
Zemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zemin's guard.
Zemin wants to stand up but Savitaipale is controlling him.
Zemin is controlling Savitaipale's posture.
Zemin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Savitaipale has passed into side control.
Savitaipale scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zemin parries the strikes from Savitaipale easily there. Savitaipale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zemin to escape.
Savitaipale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Savitaipale connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zemin some visible discomfort.
Zemin dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throwing strikes but Zemin manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zemin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Savitaipale wants to control but Zemin postures up.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Savitaipale regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zemin wants to stand but Savitaipale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Savitaipale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zemin stopping the sweep attempt from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zemin postures up.
Savitaipale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zemin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savitaipale wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Atte Savitaipale did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savitaipale connects with a single shot there.
Savitaipale lands with an uppercut that bounces Zemin off the cage and back into range.
Danga de danga de dang - Savitaipale scores with a four punch combination!
Savitaipale scores with a jab.
Zemin swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Savitaipale moves away from the strike by Zemin.
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zemin works Savitaipale's body with a nice hook.
Zemin with a jab.
Zemin rushes Savitaipale and presses him up against the cage.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Savitaipale fails to land.
Zemin prevents the takedown attempt.
Zemin tries a body shot but Savitaipale blocks it.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
Zemin lands a right hand.
Zemin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Zemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands a body punch.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin has a couple of punches blocked by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zemin blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is working for takedown but Zemin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zemin misses with a body punch.
Savitaipale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savitaipale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zemin avoids it.
Savitaipale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savitaipale tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Savitaipale back against the cage.
Savitaipale blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Savitaipale struggles to land a body shot inside as Zemin controls his hands.
Zemin lands with a right to the head.
Savitaipale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zemin lands a shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Savitaipale manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zemin preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zemin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Savitaipale wants to control the position but Zemin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Savitaipale moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Savitaipale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savitaipale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zemin defends well.
Savitaipale looking for a guillotine here but Zemin defends easily.
Zemin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zemin won't allow Savitaipale to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zemin looking to pass the guard.
Savitaipale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zemin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zemin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savitaipale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zemin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savitaipale keeping moving, preventing Zemin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Atte Savitaipale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Savitaipale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savitaipale lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zemin throws a body shot but no joy.
Zemin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Zemin slips a jab and a cross from Savitaipale.
Zemin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zemin tries to avoid it but Savitaipale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zemin to the ground. Zemin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Zemin misses its intended target.
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savitaipale is defended easily by Zemin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zemin's guard.
Savitaipale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zemin pushes Savitaipale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savitaipale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Savitaipale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Savitaipale in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zemin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zemin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zemin tries to roll over but Savitaipale keeps him under control.
Savitaipale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savitaipale prevents Zemin from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throwing shots but Zemin is blocking nicely.
Savitaipale is thwarting Zemin's attempts to control the position.
Savitaipale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zemin sees it coming and defends easily.
Savitaipale working over Zemin with some ground and pound. Zemin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Savitaipale thows a huge punch but Zemin dodges it nicely.
Zemin taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Zemin has his hands clasped together around Savitaipale's back. He's all about the action.
Savitaipale trying to control the action but Zemin is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zemin trying to control from the bottom.
Zemin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savitaipale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xun Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zemin is controlling Savitaipale's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zemin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zemin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Savitaipale is keen to just control but Zemin is a slippery customer.
Savitaipale working Zemin over with strikes.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zemin trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savitaipale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savitaipale is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zemin!
Savitaipale lands with some strikes.
Savitaipale lands a couple of good shots and Zemin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Savitaipale lands strikes to the head.
Savitaipale is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Zemin won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Savitaipale off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale retains his lightweight title!
Atte Savitaipale tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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