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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 2403 p4p, 22792 weight class) and Try New (ranked 112 p4p, 224 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 39 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fionn MacCumhaill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Try New!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
New tries to close the distance and clinch but MacCumhaill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacCumhaill seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
New rushes MacCumhaill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
New looks to throw an elbow but misses.
New throws an elbow but it misses.
MacCumhaill is looking to break free of the clinch but New has double underhooks.
New creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacCumhaill blocks an elbow strike from New.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on MacCumhaill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from New.
 It looks like Fionn MacCumhaill has been cut.
MacCumhaill blocks the elbow strike.
MacCumhaill wants to get back to striking at distance but New won't allow it.
MacCumhaill tries to circle away but New has him pinned against the cage.
MacCumhaill tries to circle away but New has him pinned against the cage.
MacCumhaill dodges an elbow strike from New.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCumhaill avoids a wild elbow strike from New.
New misses with an elbow over the top.
MacCumhaill is looking to break free of the clinch but New has double underhooks.
MacCumhaill blocks an elbow strike from New.
Nice elbow from New.
New creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacCumhaill's defenses.
New pushes off an throws an elbow but MacCumhaill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacCumhaill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacCumhaill dodges an elbow strike from New.
MacCumhaill blocks the elbow strike.
New keeps control of MacCumhaill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacCumhaill takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacCumhaill avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
MacCumhaill has had enough of the clinch but New keeps him there for the moment.
New throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacCumhaill working hard to break the clinch.
MacCumhaill dodges an elbow strike from New.
New lands an elbow just above MacCumhaill 's eye.
New keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacCumhaill's efforts to push away.
New lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
New lands an elbow inside that MacCumhaill shrugs off.
Fionn MacCumhaill's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by New.
MacCumhaill blocks an elbow strike.
New gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, New throws an elbow but misses.
New lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCumhaill avoids the elbow strike from New, against the cage.
MacCumhaill is trying to force a seperation but New has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCumhaill wants to get back to striking at distance but New won't allow it.
New lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from New.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacCumhaill wants to break the clinch but can't.
New lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacCumhaill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but New has him pressed against the cage.
MacCumhaill wants to break the clinch but can't.
New lands an elbow inside that MacCumhaill shrugs off.
New lands a nice elbow.
Fionn MacCumhaill's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
MacCumhaill is trying to break free.
New gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacCumhaill wants to break the clinch but can't.
New has MacCumhaill pressed against the cage, preventing MacCumhaill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MacCumhaill is trying to break the clinch but New is controlling him.
MacCumhaill dodges an elbow strike from New.
MacCumhaill takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Fionn MacCumhaill's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
New comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacCumhaill can't break the clinch.
New keeps control of MacCumhaill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
New pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCumhaill dodges an elbow strike from New.
New creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacCumhaill's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fionn MacCumhaill's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Try New!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Killer (ranked 5743 p4p, 8052 weight class) and Huma Krynn (ranked 572 p4p, 694 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 54 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Huma Krynn!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Killer cracks Krynn with a big right hand but Krynn just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Killer working the ground and pound but Krynn is defending the strikes.
Krynn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Killer lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Krynn! Killer senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Krynn out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chief Killer!
An out of breath Chief Killer 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Clark (ranked 2893 p4p, 21747 weight class) and Hiroki Tomori (ranked 161 p4p, 285 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Clark !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Tomori!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clark , pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Tomori.
Tomori wants to break free but Clark has control.
Tomori misses with some punches.
Tomori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark 's elbow.
Clark wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tomori regains guard.
Clark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
Tomori pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clark avoids it.
Tomori is pressed up against the cage. Clark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tomori down to the mat. Tomori avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tomori clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tomori just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clark 's brow.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark jumps guard but Tomori turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tomori slows down the pace here.
Tomori misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tomori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tomori tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomori drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tomori after a bit of a struggle.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tomori misses with the head strike.
Clark has picked Tomori up - he's going for a ride! Clark dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomori looks like he's trying to stand up.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clark prevents Tomori from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Clark seems content to control.
Tomori is looking for a sweep. Clark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomori wants to get back to his feet.
Clark prevents Tomori from improving his position.
Clark seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tomori can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Tomori defending well.
Clark controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clark prevents Tomori from standing back up.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tomori drives through and clinches with Clark against the cage.
Clark can't get the takedown.
Tomori lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark .
Tomori working aggressively here.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Tomori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tomori tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Tomori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Tomori looks to move away, Clark throws a big counter combo but Tomori just gets out of the way.
Clark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tomori to the mat! Tomori manages to get full guard.
Clark is looking to stand up but Tomori won't let him.
Tomori is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tomori tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
Clark throws a big counter combination but Tomori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Clark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tomori to the ground. Clark is now in Tomori's guard.
Tomori wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to stand but Tomori is controlling from the bottom.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomori wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Tomori wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tomori wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark won't allow Tomori to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clark fails with the takedown.
Tomori tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark is looking for a counter combo.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tomori tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomori slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tomori fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomori fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tomori tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Tomori is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Tomori lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomori wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Tomori tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomori sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomori is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Tomori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomori gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomori breaks from the clinch.
Tomori wants to clinch.
Tomori tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tomori enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tomori manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tomori is adopting a defensive guard.
Clark tries to stand but Tomori is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomori looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
Clark prevents Tomori from getting back to his feet.
Tomori is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tomori takes a swing at Clark 's ribcage but misses.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tomori fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Clark shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clark was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark tries to clinch but Tomori is having none of it.
Clark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clark blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomori lands a body punch.
Tomori struggles to land a body shot inside as Clark controls his hands.
Tomori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomori lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tomori pushes off an throws an elbow but Clark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tomori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomori.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Clark . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiroki Tomori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tomori tries to land knees in the clinch but Clark avoids the damage to the body.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tomori takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Clark tries for a takedown but Tomori manages to get underhooks.
Tomori wants to break free but Clark has control.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomori has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
Clark on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tomori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark jumps guard but Tomori stands there with Clark around his waist. Clark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tomori lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clark pulls Tomori into guard.
Tomori must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Tomori from controlling successfully.
Clark pulls Tomori in to control the position.
Tomori throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark controlling Tomori's posture.
Tomori is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clark pulls Tomori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tomori postures up in Clark 's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomori manages to get himself to full guard.
Clark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tomori looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tomori is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark stays in close to Tomori's body and controls the position.
Clark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Tomori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clark prevents Tomori from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroki Tomori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tomori 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroki Tomori!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatori Hanzo (ranked 6133 p4p, 5462 weight class) and Afa Sila (ranked 535 p4p, 515 weight class). Sila has chosen Samoa Joe - Destroyer (Entrance Theme) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Afa Sila!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sila under the eye.
Sila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanzo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanzo clinches up with Sila and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanzo.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Hanzo avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila lands an elbow that stopped Hanzo in his tracks for a moment.
Hanzo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Sila throws an off balance right hand
and Hanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanzo wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sila.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Hanzo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila throws a lazy right hand but Hanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanzo lands a slapping body shot.
Hanzo connects with a right hand. Sila shakes it off.
Good exchange - Hanzo coming out on top.
Hanzo drops Sila with a beautiful combination! Sila stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hanzo is looking for the KO!
 Sila is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Hanzo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Sila! He's just covering up as Hanzo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatori Hanzo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hatori Hanzo made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Afa Sila spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Brown (ranked 2479 p4p, 3723 weight class) and Scott Murley (ranked 329 p4p, 456 weight class). Joe Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scott Murley's chin.
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Murley counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown throws a hook but Murley blocks it.
Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.
Murley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murley throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley slips a jab from Brown.
Murley avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Murley's knee but Murley avoids it well.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Murley throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Murley takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
As Murley looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Murley just gets out of the way.
Murley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Murley counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Murley 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.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react.
Murley blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Murley counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murley works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown throws a head kick but Murley moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Murley counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Brown misses.
Murley swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.
Brown lands with a straight right. Murley didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murley throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murley moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Murley ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown thuds his right hand into Murley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murley throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Murley misses.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Joe Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Murley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Murley had a free shot at his head there.
Murley thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Murley misses.
Brown throws a jab when Murley was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murley is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Murley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown throws a hook but Murley blocks it.
Murley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murley if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
Brown is looking to counter with head kicks.
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 Joe Brown will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murley throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Murley misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a body kick that stops Murley in his tracks momentarily.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Murley counters with a straight right hand.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Murley counters with a nice body shot.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Murley looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Murley misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley misses with a body shot
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Murley there.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Murley.
A big right from Murley misses.
Joe Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown lands a high kick!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Murley moved out of range.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Murley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Murley tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Murley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Murley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murley is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murley sprawling to the canvas! Murley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!
Brown moves away from the strike by Murley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murley throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
Murley seems to have recovered his senses.
Murley is breathing heavily.
Murley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Murley! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Brown!
Joe Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Scott Murley was interviewed post fight and said '
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 1734 p4p, 3595 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 218 p4p, 400 weight class). Del Bosque comes to the cage accompanied by Mimosa - Drippin. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 27 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooksbank lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brooksbank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brooksbank throws the left hand but Del Bosque avoids the punch easily.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Brooksbank manages to avoid it.
Brooksbank throws a lazy right hand but Del Bosque sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Del Bosque.
Brooksbank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Del Bosque tries to land a front kick but Brooksbank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank takes one to the side of the head.
Del Bosque lands a jab.
Del Bosque lands with a kick to the ribs.
Del Bosque throws a jab when Brooksbank was well out of range.
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!
Brooksbank just misses with a punch to the body.
Brooksbank takes a swing at Del Bosque's ribcage but misses.
Brooksbank looks to land a combination but Del Bosque avoids it well.
Brooksbank lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Bosque circles away quickly and effectively.
Brooksbank rushes Del Bosque and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Del Bosque misses with an elbow over the top.
Del Bosque lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Bosque makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brooksbank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooksbank moves in looking to clinch but Del Bosque pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Del Bosque misses the target.
Del Bosque throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brooksbank misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque throwing a counter right hand but Brooksbank manages to avoid it.
Brooksbank throws a head kick but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Brooksbank works over Del Bosque's head and body with a nice combination.
Brooksbank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a combination
so Brooksbank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooksbank has gone for a leg lock! Del Bosque slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brooksbank's guard.
Del Bosque trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank controls Del Bosque momentarily but Del Bosque frees himself.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooksbank keeping full guard, as Del Bosque tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooksbank working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Del Bosque has passed into half guard!
Del Bosque controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank wants to get back to full guard but Del Bosque has passed into side control.
Brooksbank is looking to reverse the position.
Del Bosque working away.
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.
Brooksbank looks to move to half guard but instead Del Bosque has passed into mount! Damn!
Del Bosque controlling the position easily from mount.
Del Bosque is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brooksbank wants to hold on but Del Bosque pushes him away.
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 Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Del Bosque slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brooksbank is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Del Bosque ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Brooksbank's jaw. Brooksbank's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Del Bosque does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcelinho Lima (ranked 4030 p4p, 4432 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 396 p4p, 421 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying MP's choice of entrance music: Whitesnake - Is This Love?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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15 - 21 - 0 |
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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 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MP sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MP controls the position for a moment.
Lima working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
MP is trying to get back to half guard.
Lima has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lima drives through and clinches with MP against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is trying to maintain a safe position but MP gets an underhook and turns Lima into the cage.
Lima gets control of MP's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MP lands a couple of elbows.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MP lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MP working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MP tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
MP pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lima is staying active underneath MP, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MP throws a big right hand that misses.
Lima 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.
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - MP advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MP connects with a nice short shot to Lima's temple.
MP controlling the action here.
MP working Lima over with strikes.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as MP sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lima has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lima has his foot on MP's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MP works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to stand and escape but MP is having none of it.
MP looking to pass the guard.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
MP postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lima is trying to keep MP in close.
MP stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Lima is looking for a triangle but MP pushes his legs off easily.
MP got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MP has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MP accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lima keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
MP looking to pass the guard.
MP postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MP trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
MP is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MP is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MP's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lima controls MP momentarily but MP frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MP content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MP trying to move into half guard but instead Lima has managed to sweep!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lima slips nicely into half guard.
MP is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MP avoid being mounted?
Lima trying to mount his opponent but MP defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MP has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima prevents MP from standing back up.
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 Marcelinho Lima will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MP drives through with a takedown into guard.
MP postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MP has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lima is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MP is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MP has escaped and now he's on top!
Lima keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MP stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MP doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MP manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MP with a nice head shot there.
Lima wants to get back to his feet but MP is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MP content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MP is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MP defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP has his hands clasped together around Lima's back. He's all about the action.
Lima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MP defending well though.
Lima wants to pass to mount but MP is defending the position.
MP is trying is best to control the position here.
Lima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MP's head.
MP gets back to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but MP gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lima is trying to control the position but MP postures up.
MP trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MP cracks Lima with a solid left hand.
Lima has momentary wrist control but MP slips an elbow through the middle.
MP working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MP looking to pass the guard.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a triangle but MP pushes his legs off easily.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but MP defends easily.
MP working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Michael MP has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MP working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MP looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MP in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MP got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MP has managed to get both his arms back between Lima's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MP showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lima throws a low kick but MP moves out of range easily.
MP changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lima closes the distance and clinches.
Lima turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
MP sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marcelinho Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MP throws a nice looking combination but Lima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
MP misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
MP looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lima postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MP is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lima, into his guard.
MP lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP is in close to Lima's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lima working for a triangle but MP defends it easily.
MP landing with the ground and pound.
MP pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
MP avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
MP postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lima is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MP, into his guard.
Lima throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a big right hand that misses.
Lima is looking to pass into half guard but MP pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MP is in guard.
Lima controlling MP's posture.
MP is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lima has momentary wrist control but MP slips an elbow through the middle.
MP engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MP wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
MP makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lima pulls MP in to control the position.
MP pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lima continues to stall.
MP working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lima's head.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MP gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but MP defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MP passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MP working the ground and pound from side control.
MP scoring with punches and elbows.
MP scoring with punches and elbows.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
MP working away.
MP working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MP looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
What's Lima going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The referee asks MP politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. MP prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael MP comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MP 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael MP!
A less than humble Michael MP 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 710 p4p, 1344 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 106 p4p, 199 weight class). Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dudley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dudley slips under a jab from Snitch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
The fighters circling - Snitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dudley's half guard.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch not doing much here.
Dudley wants to improve his position but Snitch is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is pressing down on Snitch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Snitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Snitch stops Dudley from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Snitch preventing the sweep.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snitch misses with a looping right.
Dudley defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley misses with a hook.
And Snitch tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dudley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fighters circle momentarily. Snitch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snitch misses with a body shot.
Snitch lands a really nice looking cross but Dudley seems unphased.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snitch scores with a takedown into Dudley's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley looking to control but Snitch passes into half guard.
Dudley trying to control but Snitch postures up.
Snitch trying to pass the guard but Dudley defending well.
Snitch is controlling the pace.
Snitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snitch prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Snitch stalling.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Snitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snitch is thwarting Dudley's attempts to control the position.
Snitch is looking to take a break and control but Dudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snitch controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dudley misses with a wild body shot.
Snitch clinches.
Snitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudley dodges the punch combination from Snitch.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jon Snitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snitch needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Snitch misses its intended target.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Snitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snitch shoots in for a double leg but Dudley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dudley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snitch counters with a left and a right that stings Dudley.
Dudley misses the jab.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snitch's hands.
Snitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snitch misses with a straight left.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.
It looked like Dudley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snitch.
Snitch moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Snitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snitch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snitch.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snitch slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley throws a hook but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Snitch slips under a jab from Dudley.
Snitch 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.
Snitch fails with the takedown.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Snitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snitch ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley misses with a hook. Snitch ducked under it nicely.
Snitch feints the counter takedown.
Dudley takes one on the button.
Snitch slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Snitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Snitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snitch throws a solid leg kick but Dudley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snitch.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Snitch throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
Snitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
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!
Snitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Snitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dudley as Snitch shoots in.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Snitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudley doesn't seem phased though.
Snitch lands a really nice looking cross but Dudley seems unphased.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Snitch looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley takes a swing at Snitch's ribcage but misses.
Snitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Snitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Dudley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snitch blocks a jab.
Dudley tries to keep at a distance but Snitch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley presses Snitch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Snitch avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snitch loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch slips a jab from Dudley.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snitch.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
Dudley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudley as he avoids it easily.
Snitch swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dudley's half guard.
Dudley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dudley is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch controlling the action here.
Snitch prevents Dudley from standing back up.
Dudley trying to control but Snitch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley is looking to get back to full guard here but Snitch has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dudley is pushing Snitch's head away, looking to escape. Snitch manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four 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.
Snitch takes a little break here. Dudley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dudley is trying to work for a sweep but Snitch has mounted him!
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snitch trying to control but Dudley is having none of it.
Dudley is looking to improve his position but Snitch isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Damian Dudley did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snitch cracks Dudley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Snitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snitch has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Snitch.
Dudley stuns Snitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Dudley tries to bum rush Snitch with a series of wild strikes but Snitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dudley throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Snitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Snitch shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch tries to clinch
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Snitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Snitch rushes Dudley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snitch tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Snitch back against the cage.
Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Snitch misses.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Dudley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudley's head.
Dudley lands a head shot.
Snitch misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Snitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snitch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snitch tried to score with a low kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dudley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snitch under the eye.
Dudley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snitch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snitch.
Snitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snitch is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Snitch misses with a hook
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snitch can do to turn this around?
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!
Snitch clobbers Dudley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Snitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snitch walks into a jab.
Snitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Snitch moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley had his way with Jon Snitch in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Snitch avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Snitch throws a right hand that misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Snitch.
Snitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snitch clinches.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Dudley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is trying to break free.
Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley cracks Snitch with an open hand slap.
Snitch misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snitch closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snitch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snitch is in Dudley's guard.
Dudley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snitch won't allow Dudley to get back to his feet.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Dudley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snitch is controlling him.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snitch stops Dudley from standing up.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Snitch passes Dudley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dudley has one foot on Snitch's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch misses with a double jab.
Snitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snitch doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects.
Snitch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dudley on his heels. He'll look to pass Dudley's guard now, I'm sure.
Snitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudley is keeping the position for now.
Snitch is fighting to break Dudley's control of his arms but Dudley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snitch postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley has his feet on Snitch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Snitch moved out of range nicely.
Snitch tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Snitch counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dudley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Damian Dudley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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