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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Yoder (ranked 3985 p4p, 3098 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 501 p4p, 411 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea lands a big head kick that sends Yoder tumbling to the mat! OShea takes a step backwards and waves Yoder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OShea throws a lazy uppercut
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OShea darts in and clinches Yoder up against the cage.
OShea throws a punch but it's blocked by Yoder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OShea.
Yoder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea tries to clinch up but Yoder circles away and keeps his distance.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
OShea throws a right and a left that Yoder avoids nicely.
OShea throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yoder's head.
No joy there for OShea, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yoder is looking for a counter combo.
OShea closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Yoder has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
OShea throws a head punch that misses.
OShea misses with a punch on the inside.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea can't find room to land a body shot as Yoder controls the action.
OShea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OShea breaks from the clinch.
Yoder scores with a kick to the body.
OShea 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.
OShea clinches up against the cage.
Yoder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OShea lands a big head kick that sends Yoder tumbling to the mat! OShea takes a step backwards and waves Yoder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Yoder is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oh Yoder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan Yoder's cut is getting worse.
OShea lands a big uppercut and Yoder crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yoder looks OK. OShea waves Yoder back to his feet!
Yoder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OShea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoder counters with a nice body shot.
OShea misses with a series of wild punches.
OShea misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Yoder misses the target.
Yoder seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
Yoder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from OShea.
OShea misses with a head kick.
OShea misses with a left hand
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OShea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yoder counters with a two punch combo.
Yoder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yoder throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoder drops down looking for a counter takedown but OShea sprawls and moves away.
OShea tries to clinch there but Yoder circles away.
As OShea looks to move away, Yoder throws a big counter combo but OShea just gets out of the way.
Yoder gets tackled into the cage by OShea. OShea maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from OShea.
OShea misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OShea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea stalling the fight.
Yoder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OShea dodges the punch combination from Yoder.
OShea tries a head kick but it misses.
OShea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from OShea.
OShea tries to clinch but Yoder is having none of it.
OShea swings for the body but Yoder moves out of range.
OShea has Yoder up against the cage in a clinch.
OShea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OShea swings wildly with an uppercut but Yoder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoder breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from OShea. Those never looked like landing.
Yoder swats away the attempt to clinch by OShea.
OShea clinches.
Yoder blocks an uppercut.
Yoder breaks the clinch.
OShea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OShea lands a left and a right that send Yoder crashing to the mat, dazed. OShea thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
OShea fails in his attempt to clinch.
OShea is looking to clinch but Yoder is avoiding it.
Yoder attempts a counter takedown but OShea avoids it well and moves away.
OShea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoder tried to counter with a leg kick but OShea avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yoder throws a nice looking combination but OShea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OShea misses with a combination
and Yoder counters with a two punch combo.
OShea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OShea connects with a high kick.
OShea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OShea goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Conor OShea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OShea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoder gets tackled into the cage by OShea. OShea maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
Conor OShea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yoder lands a takedown into guard.
OShea uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OShea manages to avoid it.
OShea connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan Yoder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
OShea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from OShea misses.
A head kick misses from OShea.
Yoder blocks a head kick by OShea.
Yoder is looking to wear down OShea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
OShea is looking to clinch but Yoder is avoiding it.
Yoder tries to bum rush OShea with a series of wild strikes but OShea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OShea moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from OShea fails to land.
Yoder manages to break the clinch.
OShea clinches up against the cage.
OShea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OShea misses with a head kick.
OShea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yoder misses with a series of wild punches.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
OShea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OShea misses with a double jab
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
OShea connects with a nice looking jab.
OShea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick
and Yoder counters with a leg kick.
Yoder with the inside leg kick.
OShea is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
OShea swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoder counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OShea has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yoder blocking some punches.
Yoder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OShea misses with a takedown
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoder closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OShea is looking to clinch.
OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoder digs a good body shot into OShea's ribs.
OShea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from OShea.
OShea avoids the body shot from Yoder.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OShea cracks Yoder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yoder looks to score with a jab to the body but OShea is just out of range.
OShea moves to clinch but Yoder breaks away
and Yoder counters with a solid body kick.
OShea throws a lazy right hand but Yoder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from OShea.
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OShea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OShea throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OShea is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OShea misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoder. OShea does a little dance to reset his feet.
OShea throws a head kick that half lands.
Yoder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OShea to score with a decent uppercut.
Yoder jabs OShea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
OShea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
OShea closes the distance but Yoder moves to the side
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from OShea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoder throws a nice looking combination but OShea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan Yoder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea connects with a crisp jab.
Yoder slips a jab from OShea.
It looked like Yoder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OShea.
Yoder dodges the punch combination from OShea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
OShea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
OShea connects with the punch.
OShea throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yoder in particular looking to stall.
Yoder stands up from half guard.
OShea throws a head kick that misses.
Yoder throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OShea might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
OShea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OShea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yoder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoder looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
OShea misses with the combination.
Yoder seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
OShea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoder looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yoder lands with a good body shot.
OShea misses with a body shot
and Yoder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OShea misses with a hook
and Yoder counters with a right hand to the body.
OShea moves into range and clinches up with Yoder.
OShea misses with a short punch on the inside.
OShea has a couple of punches blocked by Yoder.
OShea working aggressively here.
Yoder tries to pull guard but OShea holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoder drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoder.
OShea misses with a punch on the inside.
OShea using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yoder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OShea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
OShea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yoder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OShea throws a head punch that misses.
OShea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OShea misses with the head strike.
OShea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yoder.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OShea working aggressively here.
OShea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OShea has a couple of punches blocked by Yoder.
Yoder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OShea tries to clinch there but Yoder circles away.
OShea cracks Yoder with a good jab.
Yoder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan Yoder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OShea misses the jab.
OShea dodges the punch combination from Yoder.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor OShea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OShea has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!
An out of breath and clearly excited Conor OShea thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chrys Kyle (ranked 3993 p4p, 2118 weight class) and Robin Williams (ranked 412 p4p, 241 weight class). Robin Williams acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chrys Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with a hook. Kyle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyle. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyle off the cage and back into range.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Kyle wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Kyle moved out of range.
Kyle throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Kyle wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Kyle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Kyle's shoulder, as Kyle tries to avoid the shot.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams wants to clinch up but Kyle keeps it at a distance.
Kyle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Kyle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Kyle's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Williams 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.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Kyle wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kyle throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Kyle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kyle slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Kyle saw that one coming.
Williams pushes Kyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Kyle.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams working aggressively here.
Kyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Kyle.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams jabs at Kyle's body.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Kyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
A big right from Kyle misses.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Kyle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kyle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Kyle should have avoided that one.
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kyle to the mat! Kyle manages to get full guard.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Kyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Kyle seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyle defends it well.
Kyle misses with a hook.
Kyle works the jab nicely.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Kyle throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle is looking to chop away at Williams's legs.
Williams misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Kyle ducks down to avoid it.
Kyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyle defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams has clasped his hands together around Kyle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kyle being controlled for a moment.
Williams trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Kyle's head but Kyle avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams tries to bum rush Kyle with a series of wild strikes but Kyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robin Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kyle throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Kyle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Williams throws a hook but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Kyle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Kyle misses.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyle moves away.
Kyle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams lands with a hook. Kyle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kyle slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
Williams misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips a jab from Kyle.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams cracks Kyle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kyle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Kyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a body punch but Kyle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kyle circles away quickly and effectively.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lands an overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Kyle connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kyle blocks nicely.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kyle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyle is keeping the position for now.
Williams is pushing down on Kyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Williams wants to take a breather but Kyle is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Kyle is working away.
Williams throwing shots but Kyle is blocking nicely.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kyle is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kyle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyle.
Williams scores with a hook.
Williams throws a body punch but Kyle moves out of range.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kyle.
Kyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyle.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Kyle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Kyle misses the target.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kyle doesn't seem bothered though.
Kyle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams throws a hook but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Kyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kyle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams blocks a jab.
Kyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyle defends it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyle.
Kyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Kyle.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyle manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kyle misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a right hand that Kyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kyle also avoids with ease.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Kyle counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects with a right hand. Kyle shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Kyle dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Kyle throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Kyle is looking to counter punch.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Williams with a nice cross.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Kyle.
Kyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams tests Kyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kyle tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyle throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Williams misses.
Kyle throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Kyle throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams lands a nice hook to Kyle's body. Kyle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
Kyle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Kyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kyle doesn't seem phased though.
Kyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kyle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Kyle's head back.
Kyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Kyle throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
Kyle misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kyle.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Kyle throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kyle.
Nice uppercut there from Kyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Williams is able to avoid easily.
Kyle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kyle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kyle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Chrys Kyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kyle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kyle slips a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Kyle.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Kyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams checks a low kick from Kyle.
A combination from Kyle does no damage.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyle on the side of the head.
Kyle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kyle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kyle back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kyle takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams punishes Kyle's body with a nice straight punch.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
A left lands for Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kyle's hands.
Kyle walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Kyle staying out of range there.
Kyle throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Kyle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
A less than humble Robin Williams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Norris (ranked 2421 p4p, 1881 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 324 p4p, 264 weight class). Biernat has chosen Ballroom Blitz as his entrance music. Chuck Norris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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14 - 15 - 0 |
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chuck Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
Biernat shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed Biernat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Biernat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Norris's waist but Norris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biernat off to one side.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Biernat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Norris did well to prevent Biernat getting side control.
Norris is defending against the submission attempts here by Biernat.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Norris is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Biernat is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Norris as he works his way to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris trying to control the position here.
Norris wants to stand but Biernat is controlling the position.
Biernat forces his way into half guard.
Biernat wants to work for an arm triangle but Norris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norris is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Norris wants to get back to his feet.
Norris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norris is refusing to be controlled, as Biernat sits in half guard.
Norris is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Biernat looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Norris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris wants to sweep here but Biernat controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Norris keeping full guard, as Biernat tries to pass.
Biernat trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Biernat with that takedown attempt.
Norris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biernat is defended easily by Norris.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Norris is looking to counter punch.
Biernat dives in and grabs Norris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norris pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Norris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Norris misses with a wild combination.
Norris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Biernat or perhaps it was just good defense by Norris, which made it look bad.
Biernat misses with a takedown attempt
and Norris counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Biernat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norris swivels and escapes.
Norris feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Biernat drives through with a takedown into Norris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Norris is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Biernat presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Biernat gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biernat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norris is just riding it out for now. Biernat eventually gives up the hold.
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Norris is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Biernat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Biernat's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norris keeps control of the position as Biernat tries to break free.
Biernat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Norris's guard. Nice work there by Biernat.
Biernat has gone for a leg lock! Norris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Biernat's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biernat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Norris has managed to get both his arms back between Biernat's legs - danger averted.
Biernat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Biernat's guard.
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Norris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?
Norris gets to his feet. Biernat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Norris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Norris wants it to stay on the feet.
Norris appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biernat is defended easily by Norris.
Chuck Norris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norris but Norris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biernat manages to avoid it.
Biernat misses with a takedown
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Biernat.
Chuck Norris is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biernat. Biernat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Norris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biernat shoots for a double leg takedown but Norris sprawls well. He's pushed Biernat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Biernat looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but Biernat just gets out of the way.
Biernat shoots and misses
and Norris counters with a crisp right hand that drops Biernat! Norris lets Biernat back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Biernat is rocked!
 It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat is breathing heavily.
Norris is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Norris shuts the power down on Biernat. Lights out, game over! Norris is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Norris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 1074 p4p, 3444 weight class) and Alika Hakekia (ranked 160 p4p, 443 weight class). Alika Hakekia has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alika Hakekia!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakekia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Under The Sea drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.
Hakekia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hakekia moves into the clinch.
Hakekia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Under The Sea avoids the elbow strike from Hakekia, against the cage.
Hakekia breaks the clinch.
Hakekia tries for a takedown but Under The Sea sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Under The Sea attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alika Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia tries to clinch up
and Under The Sea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia wants to clinch.
Under The Sea tries to counter with a takedown but Hakekia is quick to defend against it.
Under The Sea swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakekia.
Under The Sea appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Under The Sea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hakekia looks for a takedown but Under The Sea sprawls well.
Hakekia fails with the takedown
and Under The Sea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Alika Hakekia has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Under The Sea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hakekia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hakekia moves into the clinch.
Hakekia has Under The Sea pushed against the cage.
Under The Sea blocking some punches.
Hakekia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hakekia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Under The Sea just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hakekia wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia has Under The Sea pressed against the cage.
Hakekia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Under The Sea after a bit of a struggle.
Hakekia tries to score a body lock takedown but Under The Sea shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Under The Sea has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hakekia regains guard immediately.
Under The Sea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakekia controls Under The Sea momentarily but Under The Sea frees himself.
Under The Sea prevents Hakekia from getting back to his feet.
Under The Sea looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is working hard here to advance position.
Hakekia has Under The Sea pulled in close to control his posture.
Hakekia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Under The Sea passes into side control.
Under The Sea is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hakekia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hakekia is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alika Hakekia's cut.
That's time! Under The Sea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Under The Sea as Hakekia shoots in.
Under The Sea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakekia can do to turn this around?
Hakekia lands a two punch combo.
Hakekia wants to clinch
and Under The Sea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hakekia shoots in and drives through. Under The Sea sprawls well.
Hakekia shoots in looking for a takedown but Under The Sea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hakekia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crock O Snake Under The Sea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alika Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Under The Sea moves out of range easily.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Under The Sea's shoulder, as Under The Sea tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Under The Sea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hakekia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Under The Sea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Under The Sea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Under The Sea controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Hakekia is retaining full guard.
Under The Sea slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Hakekia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Under The Sea tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hakekia's legs.
Under The Sea trying to control the action but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
Hakekia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hakekia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Under The Sea is controlling him well.
Hakekia tries to improve position but can't.
Under The Sea trying to control the action but Hakekia is working from the bottom.
Under The Sea takes a little break here. Hakekia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hakekia looks calm but he's in trouble here. Under The Sea gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hakekia is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Under The Sea lets go of the hold and Hakekia can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
After winning the bout, Crock O Snake Under The Sea thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Morgan (ranked 1579 p4p, 2057 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 214 p4p, 268 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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23 - 27 - 0 |
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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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akharraz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
Akharraz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Akharraz moves away from the strike by Morgan.
Akharraz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akharraz clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan can't get the takedown.
Akharraz lands a right hand.
Morgan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akharraz tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Akharraz back against the cage.
Morgan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Akharraz trying to stall but Morgan improves his position.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akharraz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morgan's brow.
Akharraz tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Akharraz as the two fighters clinch.
Morgan prevents Akharraz from breaking the clinch.
Akharraz lands a body shot.
Akharraz misses with a body punch.
Akharraz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Akharraz.
Akharraz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Morgan - just one landing.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akharraz throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Akharraz slips under a jab from Morgan.
Akharraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akharraz misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan lunges at Akharraz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akharraz's hand.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akharraz.
Akharraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morgan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morgan throws a jab when Akharraz was well out of range.
Akharraz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akharraz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Akharraz throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Akharraz avoids it well.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Akharraz scores with a jab. Morgan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akharraz 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.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Akharraz is just out of range.
Akharraz tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Akharraz rushes Morgan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akharraz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Akharraz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
As Morgan backs off Akharraz throws a huge counter combo but Morgan manages to avoid it all.
Morgan slips a straight right by Akharraz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick from Akharraz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
Akharraz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akharraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Akharraz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Akharraz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akharraz.
Akharraz fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Morgan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akharraz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akharraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akharraz scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Akharraz does it's job there.
Morgan lands an overhand right.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan misses with a hook. Akharraz ducked under it nicely.
Akharraz lands with a hook. Morgan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akharraz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akharraz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morgan throws a hook but Akharraz avoids it easily.
Akharraz wants to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch position.
A lazy left from Akharraz finds it's target.
Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Akharraz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akharraz lands a jab.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morgan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morgan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Akharraz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morgan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akharraz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan prevents Akharraz from getting back to his feet.
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Akharraz wants to stand but Morgan is controlling the position.
Akharraz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Morgan working some strikes from top position.
Morgan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz pushes Morgan off and gets back to his feet.
Akharraz moves out of range of the strikes.
Akharraz moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Akharraz counters with a straight right hand.
Akharraz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Akharraz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Osama Akharraz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akharraz pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Akharraz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akharraz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akharraz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akharraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Akharraz is breathing heavily.
Akharraz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akharraz swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morgan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Akharraz out cold! What a finish! Morgan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chase Morgan!
An out of breath Chase Morgan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 1367 p4p, 1978 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 158 p4p, 218 weight class). Orochi has chosen RISE - I Prevail as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit fails with a takedown attempt.
Orochi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biscuit with a body shot.
Orochi tries to clinch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Orochi 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.
Nice shot by Biscuit.
Biscuit lands a nice hook to Orochi's body. Orochi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orochi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Biscuit tests Orochi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orochi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biscuit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit thuds his right hand into Orochi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orochi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biscuit.
Biscuit shoots for a double leg takedown but Orochi sprawls well. He's pushed Biscuit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Orochi enables Biscuit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Orochi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit trying to control but Orochi is working from the bottom.
Orochi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orochi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orochi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Biscuit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orochi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biscuit is one step ahead there.
Orochi keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orochi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biscuit lands a nice hook to Orochi's body. Orochi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orochi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biscuit catches Orochi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biscuit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Biscuit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biscuit stuns Orochi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Biscuit.
Doppo Orochi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit punishes Orochi's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orochi moves in looking to clinch but Biscuit pushes him off.
Biscuit throws a hook to the side of Orochi's head but Orochi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orochi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orochi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Orochi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biscuit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orochi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Biscuit shoots for a takedown but Orochi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biscuit with a poor takedown
and Orochi counters with a head kick that drops Biscuit to the mat! Biscuit scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Biscuit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orochi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orochi moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Orochi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biscuit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orochi avoids the body shot from Biscuit.
Orochi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Orochi is looking to score with low kicks.
Biscuit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orochi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biscuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orochi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orochi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Biscuit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Biscuit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Orochi to the mat! Orochi manages to get full guard.
Orochi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Biscuit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orochi is defending well.
Orochi lands a body punch.
Biscuit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orochi gets underhooks to prevent Biscuit's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Biscuit fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biscuit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orochi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orochi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orochi slaps away a takedown attempt from Biscuit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orochi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biscuit with a body shot.
Biscuit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit misses with a body shot.
Biscuit closes the distance and clinches.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Biscuit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orochi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orochi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biscuit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Biscuit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biscuit working aggressively here.
Biscuit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orochi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biscuit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orochi can do to turn this around?
Orochi lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Orochi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biscuit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orochi up against the cage.
Orochi lands with a light punch inside.
Orochi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biscuit avoids it.
Biscuit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orochi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Orochi.
Orochi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi blocks an uppercut.
Orochi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orochi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit tries to stall but Orochi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Doppo Orochi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orochi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Biscuit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Orochi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Orochi.
Biscuit is working for takedown but Orochi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Orochi throws a punch but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit taking a breather.
Biscuit lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Orochi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biscuit tries to land knees in the clinch but Orochi avoids the damage to the body.
Biscuit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Biscuit lands a hook that snaps the head of Orochi backwards.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biscuit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Orochi trying to keep a closed guard but Biscuit is proving a slippery customer.
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orochi pulls Biscuit in close to his closed guard and prevents Biscuit from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit postures up and lands a big shot to Orochi's brow.
Biscuit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orochi trying to control the position.
Orochi pulls Biscuit in close to prevent any damage.
Biscuit postures up and lands a big shot to Orochi's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orochi is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biscuit is working hard here to advance position.
Orochi wants to pass the guard but Biscuit is keeping the position.
Biscuit controls Orochi momentarily but Orochi frees himself.
Biscuit wants to sweep here but Orochi controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Biscuit keeping moving, preventing Orochi from controlling successfully.
Biscuit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orochi pushing down on Biscuit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Orochi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Biscuit throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orochi.
Biscuit throws a hook but Orochi blocks it.
Biscuit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orochi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Biscuit throws a series of punches but Orochi moves out of range.
Biscuit connects with a body shot.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Orochi as he avoids it easily.
Biscuit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orochi at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Biscuit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orochi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Biscuit.
Orochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Biscuit feinted with a counter takedown.
Biscuit moves into the clinch.
Biscuit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orochi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Orochi - that landed with a thud.
Orochi tries to work over Biscuit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biscuit is working for takedown but Orochi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biscuit misses with a wild body shot.
Biscuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Orochi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biscuit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orochi's waist but Orochi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biscuit off to one side.
Biscuit shoots and misses
and Orochi counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biscuit tries to clinch but Orochi moves out of range.
Orochi flicks out a counter leg kick but Biscuit steps away.
Biscuit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Orochi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Orochi doesn't manage to clinch there - Biscuit circles away.
Schmorgen Biscuit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orochi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orochi.
A solid body kick from Orochi.
Biscuit fails with a takedown attempt.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Biscuit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Orochi tried to score with a low kick but Biscuit checks it.
Schmorgen Biscuit is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orochi.
Biscuit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biscuit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biscuit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orochi.
Biscuit takes a swing at Orochi's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Biscuit. Those never looked like landing.
Orochi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Orochi throws a head kick but Biscuit moves out of range.
No luck for Biscuit with that takedown attempt.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biscuit closes the distance and clinches up with Orochi, looking for a takedown. Biscuit pushes Orochi against the cage but Orochi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Orochi slips a jab from Biscuit.
Orochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Biscuit throws out a loose jab but Orochi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biscuit scores with a jab. Orochi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Biscuit lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit misses with a double jab
and Orochi counters by moving into the clinch.
Orochi lands a shot to the body.
Orochi misses with a knee strike.
Biscuit blocking some punches.
Biscuit controlling the action here for a moment.
Orochi misses with a body punch.
Orochi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biscuit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orochi pinned against the cage. Orochi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orochi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Orochi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doppo Orochi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Orochi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doppo Orochi!
Doppo Orochi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Shinnie (ranked 1576 p4p, 1561 weight class) and Mawi Da Oxlade (ranked 72 p4p, 71 weight class). 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 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mawi Da Oxlade!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Oxlade counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Oxlade.
Shinnie missing with a left hand there. Da Oxlade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shinnie misses with a two punch combination.
Da Oxlade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Oxlade flicks out a counter leg kick but Shinnie steps away.
Shinnie throws an off balance right hand
and Shinnie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shinnie tries a head kick but it misses.
Da Oxlade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shinnie misses with a shot to the body
letting Da Oxlade counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Da Oxlade 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.
Shinnie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Shinnie does it's job there.
Shinnie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Oxlade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shinnie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Shinnie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Da Oxlade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinnie misses with a low kick.
Shinnie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDa Oxlade.
Da Oxlade connects with a leg kick.
Da Oxlade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shinnie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Da Oxlade counter with a right hand.
Kevin Shinnie's cut is getting worse.
Shinnie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shinnie misses with a double jab
and Da Oxlade counters with a big right hand! Oh Shinnie is in trouble here! Da Oxlade follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Mawi Da Oxlade decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 465 p4p, 1939 weight class) and Joan Vila (ranked 65 p4p, 209 weight class). Dilbrandt's entrance music is The Champ is Here. A fine choice. 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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World class boxer
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joan Vila!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Vila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Vila was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dilbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
Vila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt defending well as Vila loads up on a big left hand.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vila swats away the attempt to clinch by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes one on the button.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Vila is out of range.
Vila scores with a hook to the body. Dilbrandt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Vila is looking to land body kicks.
Vila slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt tries to move into range but Vila moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Vila.
Dilbrandt scores with a push kick.
Dilbrandt thows a body kick. Vila tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vila tests Dilbrandt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vila lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vila misses with a hook
and Dilbrandt counters with a two punch combo.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vila misses with a body shot
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt instigates a clinch.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Vila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vila blocking some punches.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the head.
Vila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt working aggressively here.
Vila breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vila scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Vila circles away.
Vila lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt misses with a few strikes there.
Joan Vila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Vila.
We've been told by Dilbrandt's head coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up but Vila circles away and keeps his distance.
Dilbrandt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vila lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vila.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vila on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Vila misses.
It appears Dilbrandt was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt scores with the left hand. Vila knows he should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vila works Dilbrandt's body with a nice hook.
Vila throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vila misses with a low kick as Dilbrandt jumps back.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt scores with a punch to the head.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt connects with a right hand. Vila shakes it off.
Vila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Vila.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Vila checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dilbrandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt forces Vila back against the cage and clinches.
Vila breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut.
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 Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good work by Vila as he checks the leg kick.
Vila misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot by Dilbrandt.
Vila takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Dilbrandt there.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joan Vila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dilbrandt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vila misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice uppercut.
Vila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Vila.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick but Vila moves out of range.
Vila misses with a looping left.
Vila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
Vila shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Vila slips the punch.
Vila misses with a hook.
A combination from Dilbrandt does no damage.
Vila defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Domonic Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vila swinging wildly here.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tried to score with a low kick but Vila checks it.
Vila is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dilbrandt with a body shot.
Vila connects with the punch.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Vila misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vila throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vila throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila throws a wild body kick that Dilbrandt sees coming a mile off.
Vila misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dilbrandt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Vila has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vila. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vila.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vila moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Vila as he connects with a hook.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vila.
Vila connects with a single shot there.
Domonic Dilbrandt's cut is getting worse.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Vila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a wild body kick that Vila sees coming a mile off.
Vila pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dilbrandt back to the cage. Vila follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dilbrandt cracks Vila with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the head.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Vila moves his leg out of the way.
Dilbrandt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Dilbrandt coming out on top.
Dilbrandt lands with a nice body punch.
Vila tries a head kick but it misses.
Vila throws a right hand that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Vila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Vila.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vila is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vila.
Vila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Vila with a series of wild strikes but Vila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt swinging wildly here.
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 Domonic Dilbrandt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dilbrandt lands an overhand right.
Vila throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vila works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Vila strikes.
Dilbrandt cracks Vila with a good jab.
Vila misses with a head kick.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick which misses Vila's front leg but catches the back leg as Vila tries to avoid it.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the temple. Vila shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vila misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Vila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vila is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vila thuds his shin into the meat of Dilbrandt's side.
Vila checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vila lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dilbrandt circles away quickly and effectively.
Vila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Dilbrandt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vila is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt thuds a left hand into Vila's body.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Vila jumps back.
Vila throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vila misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Vila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vila lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Vila's defenses.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Dilbrandt lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt jabs Vila right on the nose. Vila blinks but takes it well.
Vila looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Vila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Vila counter with a right hand.
Vila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Vila has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dilbrandt finds it's way round the side to connect with Vila's head.
Vila has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Vila on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dilbrandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vila. Vila circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vila's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Vila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Vila bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vila throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Vila takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vila is rocked!
Vila throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Vila is still on wobbly legs! Can Dilbrandt finish him?
Dilbrandt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Vila! Dilbrandt dives in looking to finish! Vila is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Joan Vila spoke after the fight, saying 'Salieri stopped these hands, but they will be back! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Schaub (ranked 2129 p4p, 779 weight class) and James Jordon (ranked 281 p4p, 102 weight class). Jordon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sticky Icky. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
219
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32
206
21 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bryan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaub moves into range and clinches up with Jordon.
Jordon tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Jordon back against the cage.
Jordon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordon misses with a body punch.
Jordon tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schaub is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jordon tries to throw a body punch but Schaub avoids it by throwing Jordon back against the cage.
Jordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Jordon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schaub is defending well.
Jordon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordon swings wildly with an uppercut but Schaub uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schaub breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schaub ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schaub gets a double leg takedown into Jordon's guard.
Jordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaub stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Jordon has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Schaub manages to get his head free but now Jordon has transitioned to an armbar! Schaub grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Jordon! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Jordon!
James Jordon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 320 p4p, 849 weight class) and Jyrki The Cash (ranked 50 p4p, 118 weight class). Kuwabara comes to the cage accompanied by Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Kazuma Kuwabara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki The Cash!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara moves out of range as The Cash strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuwabara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
The Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Cash lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Jyrki The Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Cash tests Kuwabara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Cash looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Kuwabara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Cash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from The Cash finds it's way through Kuwabara's defenses.
Kuwabara has closed the distance and engaged The Cash in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuwabara lands a body punch.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by The Cash.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Cash tries to throw a body punch but Kuwabara avoids it by throwing The Cash back against the cage.
The Cash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Cash misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara has a couple of punches blocked by The Cash.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Cash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Cash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuwabara swings for the body but The Cash moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Cash! But no joy.
The Cash digs a good body shot into Kuwabara's ribs.
The Cash scores with a nice head shot.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from The Cash.
The Cash tries to clinch there but Kuwabara circles away.
Kuwabara shoots in but The Cash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuwabara moves out of range as The Cash strikes.
A jab lands there for Kuwabara.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Cash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Cash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuwabara counters with a nice uppercut.
The Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by The Cash. Beautiful body shot.
Kuwabara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The Cash clinches with his opponent.
The Cash prevents a body shot from Kuwabara.
A short right from Kuwabara on the inside.
The Cash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Cash softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuwabara blocking some punches.
A short right from The Cash on the inside.
The Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Cash pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from The Cash.
Kuwabara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Cash throws a big counter head kick but Kuwabara avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuwabara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Cash manages to circle out of the way.
The Cash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara moves into range and clinches up with The Cash.
Kuwabara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Cash works on Kuwabara's body with a couple of short punches.
The Cash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuwabara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuwabara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuwabara looks to land a left hand but The Cash moved out of range nicely.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuwabara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuwabara gets a clinch.
The Cash can't find room to land a body shot as Kuwabara controls the action.
Kuwabara wants to take the fight to the mat but The Cash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Cash misses with some punches.
Kuwabara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
The Cash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Cash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara shoots for a takedown but The Cash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Cash throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but The Cash moves out of range.
Kuwabara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Cash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
The Cash swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara closes the distance and pushes The Cash back into the cage.
Kuwabara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Cash.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Cash.
Kuwabara changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Cash fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Cash keeps the fight on the outside.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jyrki The Cash will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Cash missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Cash manages to avoid it.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
The Cash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Cash moves away.
A little jabbing left from The Cash on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuwabara checks a leg kick nicely.
The Cash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Cash misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuwabara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Cash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Cash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara lands a jab to The Cash's midsection.
Jyrki The Cash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Cash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara blocks a leg kick.
Kuwabara checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Cash thows a leg kick but Kuwabara checks it
and Kuwabara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuwabara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Cash jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuwabara punishes The Cash's body with a nice straight punch.
The Cash wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Cash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from The Cash.
The Cash throws a chopping leg kick but Kuwabara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
The Cash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Cash counters with a nice uppercut.
The Cash misses with a leg kick.
The Cash throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but The Cash manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Cash looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
The Cash scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Cash throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a three punch combo that has The Cash backing up. The Cash nods at Kuwabara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuwabara lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
The Cash connects with a high kick.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kuwabara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
The Cash misses with a hook.
Kuwabara missing with a left hand there. The Cash was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from The Cash is predictable there
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuwabara lands a body shot.
Kuwabara lands with a straight right. The Cash didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuwabara checks it well.
Jyrki The Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Cash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuwabara momentarily.
The Cash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Cash takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
The Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
The Cash looks to land a combination but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot that sends The Cash's belly button to the back.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Cash.
The Cash misses with a few strikes there.
The Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but The Cash moves out of range.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
The Cash throws a leg kick but Kuwabara checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara lands a nice hook to The Cash's body. The Cash takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from The Cash misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Cash. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and The Cash counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by The Cash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Cash.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuwabara swats away the attempt to clinch by The Cash.
The Cash scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Cash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch but The Cash is avoiding it.
The Cash throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Cash thinking.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by The Cash.
Kuwabara throws a jab but it's blocked by The Cash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jyrki The Cash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuwabara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot that sends The Cash's belly button to the back.
Kuwabara lunges at The Cash with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Cash's hand.
Kuwabara slips a straight right by The Cash.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Kuwabara.
The Cash lands a nice looking body shot.
The Cash throws a leg kick which misses Kuwabara's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuwabara tries to avoid it.
That kick from The Cash tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Cash stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Cash lands with a straight right. Kuwabara didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for The Cash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by The Cash.
Kuwabara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Cash feints and then cracks Kuwabara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuwabara down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash throws a jab when Kuwabara was well out of range.
Kuwabara throws out a powerful jab.
The Cash throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Cash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but The Cash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Cash lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. The Cash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara loads up on a big right hand but The Cash slips the punch.
The Cash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but The Cash avoids the punch easily.
The Cash smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Cash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Cash misses with a wild body shot.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Cash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and The Cash counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuwabara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Cash sprawls well. The Cash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuwabara gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuwabara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuwabara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuwabara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Cash. The Cash obviously looking to wear him down.
The Cash throws out a loose jab but Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash staying out of range there.
The Cash moves away from the strike by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Cash tries to avoid it but Kuwabara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Cash to the ground. The Cash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Cash throws out a powerful jab.
Kuwabara moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on The Cash's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuwabara lands a shot to the body.
Kazuma Kuwabara has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Cash misses with the head strike.
Kuwabara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Cash backwards.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Cash.
The Cash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuwabara backwards.
The Cash scores with a shot to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Cash backwards.
The Cash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuwabara misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Cash tries to circle away but Kuwabara has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kuwabara as the two fighters clinch.
The Cash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Cash manages to break the clinch.
Kuwabara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Cash tries to clinch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Cash.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for The Cash!
Kuwabara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Cash tries to escape but Kuwabara is in control.
Kuwabara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jyrki The Cash just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Cash missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
The Cash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Cash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Cash pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuwabara is out of range and The Cash settles back down.
Kuwabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Cash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuwabara blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Kuwabara blocks the low kick.
Kuwabara is looking to counter the offense by The Cash and move into the clinch.
Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Cash.
Kuwabara cracks The Cash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Cash dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Cash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Cash takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Cash.
The Cash chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuwabara checks a leg kick.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Cash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
The Cash finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Cash fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Cash napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The Cash throws Kuwabara to one side and escapes!
The Cash looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
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 leg kick checked by Kuwabara.
The Cash walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuwabara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kuwabara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuwabara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The Cash throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a straight right hand.
The Cash misses with a looping right.
The Cash misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara stuns The Cash with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Cash throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Cash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Cash cracks a nice hook into Kuwabara's ribs.
Good work by Kuwabara as he checks the leg kick.
The Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from The Cash. Those never looked like landing.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Cash.
Kuwabara shoots for a takedown but The Cash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Cash throws a leg kick
and Kuwabara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, The Cash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash tries to work over Kuwabara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Cash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuwabara gets a clinch.
The Cash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Cash tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuwabara punishes The Cash's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuwabara digs a good hook to The Cash's body.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Cash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
It seemed like The Cash was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuwabara slips a jab from The Cash.
The Cash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara connects with a jab.
The Cash tries to clinch up.
The Cash lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara misses with a looping left.
Kuwabara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Cash.
The Cash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara takes a swing at The Cash's ribcage but misses.
The Cash is looking to chop away at Kuwabara's legs.
Kuwabara swats away the attempt to clinch by The Cash.
The fighters circling - The Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Cash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuwabara finds it's way round the side to connect with The Cash's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Cash.
The Cash scoring well with a low kick there.
The Cash tries to clinch up.
Kuwabara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jyrki The Cash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The Cash throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily.
Kuwabara throws a sloppy body shot
and The Cash counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Kuwabara blocks the low kick.
The Cash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuwabara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kuwabara wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Cash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Cash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuwabara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Cash moves away from the strike by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Kuwabara misses with some punches.
The Cash misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Cash's elbow.
The Cash has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuwabara lands with a light punch inside.
Kuwabara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
The Cash looks to land a left hand but Kuwabara moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara looks to score with a jab to the body but The Cash is just out of range.
The Cash throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Cash pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuwabara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuwabara lands a jab to The Cash's midsection.
Kuwabara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Cash swivels and escapes.
Kuwabara fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from The Cash both land. Nice combination.
The Cash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Cash scoring well with a low kick there.
The Cash swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
The Cash looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
The Cash misses with a straight left.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Cash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Cash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Cash throws a right hand that misses
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
The Cash takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara throws a shot to the body.
Kuwabara connects with a crisp jab.
The Cash misses with an uppercut
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
The Cash takes one on the button.
The Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Cash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from The Cash misses.
The Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Cash.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but The Cash avoids the punch easily.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but The Cash moves out of range.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Cash paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by The Cash.
The Cash connects with a single shot there.
Kuwabara wants to clinch.
The Cash lands a head kick. Kuwabara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuwabara on the side of the head.
The Cash throws a hook but Kuwabara blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from The Cash misses the target.
A jab lands there for Kuwabara.
The Cash punishes Kuwabara's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Cash misses the jab.
Kuwabara throws a hook but The Cash avoids it easily.
The Cash throws an off balance right hand
and The Cash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuwabara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Cash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jyrki The Cash.
I've got The Cash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jyrki The Cash!
Jyrki The Cash is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jyrki The Cash decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Kazuma Kuwabara stepped up to the mic, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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