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PANDA 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 7502 p4p, 4046 weight class) and Corey Clark (ranked 267 p4p, 206 weight class). Rollins comes to the cage accompanied by Ulfheonar. Castor Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 39 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Clark !
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jab by Rollins.
Clark shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rollins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Rollins.
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rollins's waist but Rollins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.
Clark shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rollins's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clark gets a takedown into half guard.
Clark decides to stand up.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Clark has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Rollins defending well.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Clark controlling from the top position.
Clark stands up and waves to Rollins to follow him.
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clark in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Clark might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Clark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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.
Rollins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clark is pressing down on Rollins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rollins is holding on for now.
Clark is controlling the pace.
Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rollins to stand up.
Clark throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rollins sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clark tries to clinch up.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Rollins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clark controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is continuing to stall.
Clark won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rollins, up you get!
Rollins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rollins!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark taking a breather here.
The adventures of Clark the control monster continue. Boring.
Rollins is not content to let Clark control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Clark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Clark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Clark decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rollins 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 Clark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rollins throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rollins won't be happy with that.
Clark decides to stand back up.
Clark feints and as Rollins raises his hands in defense, Clark changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clark stands up from Rollins's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rollins!
Clark is trying to ground and pound but Rollins uses the momentary lack of control by Clark to regain half guard.
Clark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rollins to stand up.
Rollins tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clark stands up out of the half guard.
Clark throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rollins was covering up waiting for the punch and Clark finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Rollins throws a good cross that connects.
Rollins throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Rollins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Clark moves out of range as Rollins strikes.
Clark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clark decides to stand back up. Clark steps back and let's Rollins get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rollins can pounce on him.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rollins throws out the jab.
Clark changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rollins gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Clark stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rollins is trying to defend but Clark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clark 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Clark .
More stalling from Clark .
Clark stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Castor Rollins is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rollins.
Clark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rollins's half guard.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though.
Clark is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clark decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rollins enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rollins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clark passes Rollins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clark 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark 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.
In defeat, Castor Rollins stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Will Come Back No Doubt About That '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lothbrok (ranked 4595 p4p, 22874 weight class) and Russ Smith (ranked 563 p4p, 740 weight class). Ivar Lothbrok has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivar Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russ Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Lothbrok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lothbrok stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Lothbrok trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Lothbrok has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lothbrok landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lothbrok postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Lothbrok content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Lothbrok slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lothbrok 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.
Smith keeping full guard, as Lothbrok tries to pass.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big left from Smith misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lothbrok - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Lothbrok moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lothbrok.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Lothbrok wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith prevents Lothbrok from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok is trying is best to control the position here.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Lothbrok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
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.
Lothbrok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is trying to control. Lothbrok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Lothbrok taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Lothbrok is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrok trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lothbrok wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Lothbrok ducks down to avoid it.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith digs a good hook to Lothbrok's body.
Ivar Lothbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Russ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lothbrok swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Lothbrok misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses with the combination.
Lothbrok attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lothbrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Lothbrok moved out of range.
Smith scores with the left hand. Lothbrok knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Lothbrok tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lothbrok tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Lothbrok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lothbrok knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith moves into full mount! Lothbrok won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Lothbrok that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Lothbrok looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lothbrok looks a forlorn figure.
Smith looking to control but Lothbrok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Lothbrok is in trouble!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
 Lothbrok is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Lothbrok covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russ Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 3676 p4p, 3374 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 423 p4p, 387 weight class). Biernat has chosen Someday 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 37 - 46 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biernat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Biernat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bakiyev is trying to break the clinch but Biernat is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakiyev connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Biernat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biernat is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bakiyev's half guard.
Biernat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet.
Biernat is working for a kimura but Bakiyev is defending it quite comfortably.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet.
Bakiyev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Biernat seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bakiyev has recovered full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev wants to stand and escape but Biernat is having none of it.
Biernat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bakiyev is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Biernat, into his guard.
Bakiyev won't allow Biernat to sweep him here.
Biernat scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Biernat moves out of range.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakiyev.
Biernat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biernat.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Bakiyev misses.
Biernat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakiyev.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Bakiyev shows good takedown defense.
Biernat looks to clinch
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biernat forces Bakiyev back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Biernat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biernat pulls Bakiyev into guard.
Biernat wants to stand and escape but Bakiyev is having none of it.
Bakiyev wants to stand but Biernat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Biernat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biernat throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bakiyev escapes and throws Biernat's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bakiyev decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bakiyev as Biernat shoots in.
Bakiyev lands with an uppercut that bounces Biernat off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but Bakiyev pushes him off.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biernat manages to avoid it.
Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biernat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakiyev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bakiyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Bakiyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biernat is trying to pull guard but Bakiyev has him pressed against the cage.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biernat can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biernat has him pressed against the cage.
Bakiyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev working hard to break the clinch.
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat gets a clinch.
Biernat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Biernat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Biernat fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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.
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut.
Biernat shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakiyev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Biernat moves into the clinch.
Bakiyev wants to break free but Biernat has control.
Bakiyev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biernat stalling.
A frustrated look appears on Bakiyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Biernat misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat is looking to clinch.
It looked like Bakiyev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biernat.
Biernat clinches.
Bakiyev working hard to break the clinch.
Biernat throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Biernat was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Biernat prevents Bakiyev from escaping the position.
Biernat stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Biernat moves into range and clinches up with Bakiyev.
Biernat is pushing Bakiyev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Biernat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakiyev's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bakiyev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biernat.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biernat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
Biernat throws a head kick but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Biernat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Bakiyev misses its intended target.
Biernat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bakiyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat has closed the distance and engaged Bakiyev in a clinch.
Biernat keeps control of Bakiyev as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev tries to break free but Biernat pushes him back against the cage.
Biernat avoiding damage.
Biernat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bakiyev breaks the clinch.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
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.
Biernat tries to clinch but Bakiyev is having none of it.
Biernat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biernat shoots for a double leg takedown but Bakiyev sprawls well. He's pushed Biernat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Biernat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biernat.
Bakiyev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bakiyev gets caught flat footed, as Biernat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mateusz Biernat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bakiyev wants to stand and escape but Biernat is having none of it.
Bakiyev pushes Biernat off and gets back to his feet.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Biernat's ribcage but misses.
Biernat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bakiyev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bakiyev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat swings around for an armbar but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Biernat's guard.
Biernat is looking for a triangle but Bakiyev pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bakiyev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Biernat moves out of range.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Biernat moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakiyev is trying to break free.
Biernat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biernat.
A frustrated look appears on Bakiyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat fails with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Biernat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bakiyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Our winner, Toktogulovich Bakiyev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Sparr (ranked 2074 p4p, 1746 weight class) and Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 286 p4p, 241 weight class). Sparr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Sparr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Rees Mogg blocks the low kick.
Rees Mogg throws out a counter right but Sparr avoids it with no problem.
Sparr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr has his takedown stuffed
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rees Mogg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparr walks into a left hand.
Sparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rees Mogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparr.
Sparr throws a hook but Rees Mogg blocks it.
Sparr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rees Mogg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sparr! Rees Mogg lets Sparr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparr shoots in and bounces Rees Mogg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rees Mogg keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Rees Mogg is retaining full guard.
Sparr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rees Mogg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparr stands up over Rees Mogg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rees Mogg working a defensive guard here.
Rees Mogg keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass.
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.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rees Mogg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sparr throws a looping overhand right but Rees Mogg ducks down to avoid it.
Sparr sets himself, and Rees Mogg steps forward looking for the clinch! Sparr avoids it this time.
A big left from Sparr misses.
Sparr has a takedown stuffed.
Sparr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Sparr.
Sparr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rees Mogg's head.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rees Mogg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sparr 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.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Rees Mogg has wrist control.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rees Mogg keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr lands a couple of digs.
Sparr scoring with some ground and pound.
Rees Mogg working a defensive guard here.
Sparr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rees Mogg holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparr misses with the combination.
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 Tyler Sparr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sparr misses with a head kick.
Sparr swings widly with a right hand
and Rees Mogg counters with a nice body shot.
Rees Mogg throws a right and a left that Sparr avoids nicely.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr misses with the combination.
Rees Mogg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyler Sparr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rees Mogg throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Sparr is predictable there
letting Rees Mogg counter with a right hand.
Rees Mogg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparr throws a poor cross that misses
and Rees Mogg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sparr!
Sparr misses with a straight left.
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 slow jab from Sparr misses its intended target.
Rees Mogg cracks Sparr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rees Mogg clinches with his opponent.
Sparr wants to break free but Rees Mogg has control.
Sparr tries to score a body lock takedown but Rees Mogg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rees Mogg scores with a shot to the body.
Sparr throws a lazy uppercut
and Rees Mogg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rees Mogg scores with a shot to the side of Sparr's head.
Sparr is trying to pull guard but Rees Mogg has him pressed against the cage.
Sparr misses with a body punch.
Sparr 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 Tyler Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rees Mogg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Sparr fails to land.
Rees Mogg prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rees Mogg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rees Mogg presses Sparr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sparr tries to throw a body punch but Rees Mogg avoids it by throwing Sparr back against the cage.
Sparr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparr tried to score with a low kick but Rees Mogg checks it.
Sparr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rees Mogg's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rees Mogg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sparr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rees Mogg closes the distance and clinches.
Rees Mogg lands a damaging elbow.
Rees Mogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rees Mogg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparr.
Sparr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rees Mogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rees Mogg lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Jacob Rees Mogg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sparr is working for takedown but Rees Mogg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sparr tries to break the clinch but Rees Mogg is controlling the position.
Sparr tries to break the clinch but Rees Mogg is controlling the position.
Rees Mogg lands an uppercut.
Sparr tries to circle away but Rees Mogg has him pinned against the cage.
Rees Mogg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparrs head.
Sparr is rocked!
Sparr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Sparr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr tries a body shot but Rees Mogg blocks it.
Rees Mogg drops Sparr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sparr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sparr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rees Mogg is defending well.
Sparr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rees Mogg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rees Mogg blocks an uppercut.
Sparr wants a takedown.
Sparr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rees Mogg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.
Sparr throws a head punch that misses.
Rees Mogg lands a shoulder strike.
Rees Mogg works on Sparr's body with a couple of short punches.
Rees Mogg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rees Mogg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rees Mogg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sparr.
Rees Mogg lands a damaging elbow.
Rees Mogg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sparr to his knees! Rees Mogg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Jacob Rees Mogg is the new middleweight champion!
Jacob Rees Mogg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Churchill would be delighted.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Greenland (ranked 4011 p4p, 3553 weight class) and Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 156 p4p, 145 weight class). Greenland comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Be Like You. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greenland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fionn MacCumhaill!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCumhaill throws a nice looking combination but Greenland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greenland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacCumhaill misses with a series of wild punches.
Greenland with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Greenland misses.
MacCumhaill throws a shot from downtown. Greenland moves away and avoids it.
Greenland scores with a jab to the head.
 That has opened up Fionn MacCumhaill's cut even more.
MacCumhaill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenland moves away.
MacCumhaill looks to land a combination. Greenland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Paul Greenland has been cut.
MacCumhaill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Greenland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenland throws a hook to the side of MacCumhaill's head but MacCumhaill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacCumhaill unleashes a big counter combination but Greenland bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greenland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacCumhaills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacCumhaill looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenland is just out of range.
Greenland throws a jab but it's blocked by MacCumhaill.
Greenland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacCumhaill manages to avoid it.
Greenland ducks under a wild hook from MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenland.
Greenland moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! MacCumhaill goes down! Can Greenland finish him!?
 MacCumhaill is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacCumhaill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenland lands a couple of elbows.
MacCumhaill is still in real trouble! Can Greenland finish him?
Greenland advances position into side control!
MacCumhaill seems to have recovered his senses.
Greenland landing strikes.
The referee asks Greenland politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Greenland prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ground and pound from Greenland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greenland controls the position.
MacCumhaill wants to control but Greenland postures up.
Greenland is looking to take a break and control but MacCumhaill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greenland looks up at the clock and then as MacCumhaill takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Greenland smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacCumhaill's face as Greenland controls the position.
Greenland is looking to take a break and control but MacCumhaill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greenland cracks MacCumhaill with an elbow. That is naaassty.
MacCumhaill is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on MacCumhaill's face as Greenland controls the position.
Greenland tries to score with some ground and pound. MacCumhaill controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
MacCumhaill is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenland lands an elbow.
MacCumhaill is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCumhaill takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
MacCumhaill is still in real trouble! Can Greenland finish him?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MacCumhaill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greenland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greenland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacCumhaill seems to have recovered his senses.
MacCumhaill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greenland in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. MacCumhaill tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Greenland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Greenland!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 1214 p4p, 1987 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 156 p4p, 249 weight class). Gai comes to the cage accompanied by Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy. Brown has chosen My Time as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Brown was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 45 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, 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!
Gai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
Brown tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Gai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Gai blocks the leg kick.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gai misses the jab.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Gai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Gai avoids it.
Gai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai blocks a leg kick.
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Gai coming out on top.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Brown walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brown takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai misses with a hook to the body
and Gai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Gai.
A clash of legs there as Gai blocks the low kick.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
Brown throws a body punch but Gai moves out of range.
As Brown looks to move away, Gai throws a big counter combo but Brown just gets out of the way.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Gai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brown if he has to take too many more of those.
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Gai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gai looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Gai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gai misses with a few strikes there.
Gai cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gai misses with a series of wild punches.
Gai throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gai 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.
Brown has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Gai lands with a shot to the body.
Gai slips under a jab.
Gai avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Gai lands the left hand.
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 Nomor Gai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Brown moves out of range as Gai throws a body kick.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Gai moves his leg out of the way.
A clash of legs there as Gai blocks the low kick.
Nomor Gai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gai throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to bum rush Gai with a series of wild strikes but Gai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gai checks a leg kick.
Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Gai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Gai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Brown.
A good leg kick by Gai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Gai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Gai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Gai just misses with a punch to the body.
Gai throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gai.
A jab lands there for Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Gai.
Gai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gai misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nomor Gai is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Gai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gai has got the better of the exchanges.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Gai.
Gai misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Gai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown blocks a head kick by Gai.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown tries a low kick but Gai avoids it.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Brown backs away, Gai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gai throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the cage.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai dominated that second round.
That's time! Gai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gai backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Gai manages to avoid it all.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Gai throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Gai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gai.
Brown throws a head kick but Gai moves out of range.
It looked like Gai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown blocks a head kick by Gai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Gai ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Gai throws a counter high kick but Brown was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Gai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gai throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Gai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gai on the side of the head.
Gai fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gai circles away quickly and effectively.
Gai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Gai.
Brown with the counter takedown but Gai avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Gai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Gai misses.
Gai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gai avoids the head kick by Brown.
Gai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Gai backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Gai manages to avoid it all.
Gai fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Gai counters with a quick kick to the body but Brown blocks it.
Gai misses with a looping right.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Gai is looking for a counter combo.
Gai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gai lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Gai throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Gai avoids the body shot from Brown.
Gai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brown thumps Gai with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Gai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Gai throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai lands a high kick!
Gai moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nomor Gai clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Gai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gai throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai moves out of range.
Gai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a front kick that sends Gai stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Gai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Gai uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gai tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Gai cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gai tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gai pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Gai throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gai throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Gai tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gai at a distance.
Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown throws a series of punches but Gai avoids them all with ease.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Gai counters with a one-two to the body.
Gai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Gai blocks the leg kick.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Gai backpedaling.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai misses with a few strikes there.
Gai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nomor Gai 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. This is the final round!
Gai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gai throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Gai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoids the head kick by Gai.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Gai looks to throw a body kick
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Gai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Gai.
Brown throws a head kick but Gai moves out of range.
Gai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Gai stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nomor Gai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gai slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Gai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Gai does no damage.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Gai moved away.
Gai throws a big counter combination but Brown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai lands a jab-cross combination.
Gai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Gai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gai.
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gai misses with a double jab.
Gai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Gai misses with a double jab.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gai looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gai fails to land with a series of punches.
Gai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nomor Gai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai is the new lightweight champion!
Nomor Gai took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'It Feels Really Good To Become A Champion Again, I Wanna Shout To Fans, Family, Friends And My Training Camp The Forge. Feel Sorry For John Brown As It His 5th Title Shot And We Fought 3 Times And He My Wrestling Partner As Im His Striking, He A Great Fighter And A Good Man'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Kennedy (ranked 1708 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Severo Del Bosque (ranked 237 p4p, 212 weight class). Del Bosque is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mimosa - Drippin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Bosque lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a body shot.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Del Bosque steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Del Bosque throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy counters with a two punch combo.
Del Bosque misses with a looping left.
Kennedy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
Del Bosque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Del Bosque lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Del Bosque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a low kick, looking for Del Bosque's leg but Del Bosque calmly moves out of range.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Del Bosque is able to avoid easily.
Del Bosque fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kennedy is looking to wear down Del Bosque with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Del Bosque sizes up Kennedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Del Bosque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Bosque misses with a looping right.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that misses.
Del Bosque jabs Kennedy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kennedy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Bosque lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Kennedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Bosque lands with an overhand left.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Del Bosque.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Del Bosque misses with a kick to the body.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy digs a good hook to Del Bosque's body.
Kennedy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kennedy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Bosque looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Kennedy as he checks the leg kick.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Bosque.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Del Bosque with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Steven Kennedy has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque lands with a left to the head.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kennedy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Del Bosque shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Del Bosque counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
Kennedy shoots in and bounces Del Bosque off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Bosque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennedy throws a strike but Del Bosque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Del Bosque passes into half guard.
Kennedy is trying to maintain the position but Del Bosque is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Bosque is controlling the pace.
Kennedy missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Severo Del Bosque will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steven Kennedy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kennedy tries to clinch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kennedy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Del Bosque.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Bosque throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut. Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Del Bosque throws a looping overhand right but Kennedy ducks down to avoid it.
Kennedy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Del Bosque sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Del Bosque on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Del Bosque.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Bosque. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Del Bosque counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy misses with a straight left.
Del Bosque cracks Kennedy with an open hand slap.
A bone on bone clash there as Kennedy blocks the leg kick.
Kennedy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Del Bosque has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Bosque takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque misses with a looping right.
Kennedy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Bosque throws a head kick but Kennedy moves out of range.
Del Bosque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kennedy. Del Bosque shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Del Bosque swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kennedy blocks the body kick.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Del Bosque misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Del Bosque connects with a right hand. Kennedy shakes it off.
Del Bosque misses with a kick to the body.
Del Bosque scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy looks for the body kick but Del Bosque saw that one coming.
Del Bosque checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Del Bosque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque connects with a body shot.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kennedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Del Bosque swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Del Bosque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kennedy misses the shot to the body.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Del Bosque leaves Kennedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Del Bosque fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Del Bosque circles away quickly and effectively.
Del Bosque feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Kennedy misses
and Del Bosque counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy misses with a looping left.
Del Bosque is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kennedy with a body shot.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Del Bosque sees coming a mile off.
Del Bosque gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Bosque looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kennedy throws a strike but Del Bosque rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kennedy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Del Bosque stacks Kennedy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Del Bosque!
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
Del Bosque moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to improve position but can't.
Kennedy is trying to work for a sweep but Del Bosque has mounted him!
Kennedy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Bosque has the hooks in. Kennedy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severo Del Bosque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Kennedy'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!
A big right from Del Bosque misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kennedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Del Bosque is out of range.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kennedy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Bosque avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy defending well as Del Bosque loads up on a big left hand.
Kennedy throws a combination. Del Bosque tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Del Bosque throws a hook to the side of Kennedy's head but Kennedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque throws a quick inside leg kick.
Del Bosque lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That kick from Del Bosque tenderised Kennedy's leg. Kennedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Del Bosque misses
and Kennedy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Del Bosque is able to avoid easily.
Del Bosque looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kennedy checks a leg kick nicely.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Del Bosque bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kennedy's head.
Del Bosque scores with a nice head shot.
Del Bosque ducks under a wild hook from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Bosque.
Kennedy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kennedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Bosque to score with a decent uppercut.
Del Bosque with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick from Del Bosque.
A left lands for Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Bosque walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Del Bosque scores with a leg kick.
Del Bosque connects with a leg kick.
Kennedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Del Bosque sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennedy somewhat.
Del Bosque throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Del Bosque. No joy for Kennedy on that attempt.
Kennedy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kennedy walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Del Bosque connects with a solid leg kick.
Crunch! Kennedy slams his shin into Del Bosque's torso.
Kennedy lands with a right hand.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Del Bosque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Del Bosque.
A big right from Del Bosque misses.
Del Bosque works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Kennedy staying out of range there.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Del Bosque slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Del Bosque.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
Kennedy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Del Bosque tries to land a leg kick but Kennedy saw it coming and moves away.
Del Bosque misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Del Bosque's corner calls for a 1-2. Del Bosque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Del Bosque throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Bosque cracks a nice hook into Kennedy's ribs.
Del Bosque throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Del Bosque swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Del Bosque fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque walks into a straight right hand from Kennedy.
Del Bosque scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Kennedy.
Del Bosque is rocked!
Kennedy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Del Bosque is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Del Bosque like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Del Bosque from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Kennedy!
After winning the bout, Steven Kennedy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cai Jia (ranked 2529 p4p, 3419 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 305 p4p, 394 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cai Jia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spasov as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spasov swivels and escapes.
Spasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jia looks to score with a jab to the body but Spasov is just out of range.
Spasov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spasov.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jia tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Spasov as Jia shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cai Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spasov but Spasov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spasov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jia back to the cage. Spasov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spasov defends well and Jia ends up having to push Spasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jia slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Jia shoots in but Spasov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jia dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spasov lands a jab-cross combination.
Jia slips a jab and a cross from Spasov.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov tries to clinch up but Jia circles away and keeps his distance.
Jia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spasov as he jumps to the side.
Spasov rushes Jia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jia blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Jia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Spasov does no damage.
Jia fails to land the takedown.
Spasov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spasov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jia on the side of the head.
Spasov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jia's waist but Jia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spasov off to one side.
Spasov leaves Jia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spasov throws a counter combo.
Spasov wants to clinch up but Jia keeps it at a distance.
Jia looks for a takedown but Spasov sprawls well.
Jia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jia dodges the punch combination from Spasov.
Jia misses with a two punch combination.
Spasov throws a series of strikes that have Jia backpedaling.
Jia takes a swing at Spasov's ribcage but misses.
Jia shoots for a double leg takedown but Spasov sprawls well. He's pushed Jia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jia is breathing heavily.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jia with a poor takedown
and Spasov counters with a one-two to the body.
Jia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spasov clinches up with Jia and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spasov.
Spasov has Jia pressed against the cage, preventing Jia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spasov lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov scores with a shoulder strike.
Spasov tries to work over Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spasov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jia controls his hands.
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jia shoots in and drives through. Spasov sprawls well.
Spasov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jia to the ground. Spasov is now in Jia's guard.
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.
Spasov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jia, up you get!
A right-left combo lands from Spasov.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Jia avoids nicely.
Jia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spasov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jia somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Jia. No joy for Spasov on that attempt.
Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Jia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Jia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jia shoots in looking for a takedown. Spasov tries to sprawl out of it but Jia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spasov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spasov has closed the distance and engaged Jia in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Spasov - that landed with a thud.
Spasov tries to work over Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jia is trying to break free.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Jia is trying to break the clinch but Spasov is controlling him.
Spasov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jia as he avoids it easily.
Spasov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spasov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cai Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spasov throws a combination that misses
and Jia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spasov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jia misses the target.
Jia misses with a body shot.
Spasov throws out a counter right but Jia avoids it with no problem.
Spasov goes for a double leg but Jia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jia continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jia or perhaps it was just good defense by Spasov, which made it look bad.
Spas Spasov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spasov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spasov is defended easily by Jia.
Danga de danga de dang - Spasov scores with a four punch combination!
Jia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spasov throws a right and a left that Jia avoids nicely.
Jia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spasov's waist but Spasov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jia off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spasov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jia.
Spasov blocks a low kick nicely.
Spasov scores with a jab.
Jia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spasov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spasov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jia closes the distance and clinches up with Spasov, looking for a takedown. Jia pushes Spasov against the cage but Spasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spasov misses with a takedown
and Spasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Jia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spasov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Spasov does it's job there.
Spasov has a takedown stuffed.
Spasov slips under a jab.
Jia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spasov wants to clinch.
Spasov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jia closes the distance and clinches up with Spasov, looking for a takedown. Jia pushes Spasov against the cage but Spasov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spasov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spasov tries to avoid it but Jia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spasov to the ground. Spasov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spasov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jia pinned against the cage. Jia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jia darts in looking for a takedown but Spasov gets double underhooks and turns Jia into the cage.
As Jia backs off Spasov throws a huge counter combo but Jia manages to avoid it all.
Spasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Spasov.
Spasov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Spasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spasov.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spasov defends it nicely.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spasov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jia tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spasov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jia.
Jia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jia as he jumps to the side.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Jia, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Jia against the cage but Jia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jia is looking to counter punch.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jia shoots in for a takedown but Spasov shows good takedown defense.
Spasov tries to clinch but Jia moves out of range.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Jia, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Jia against the cage but Jia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cai Jia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Jia shoots for a double leg takedown but Spasov sprawls well. He's pushed Jia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spasov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jia counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spasov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Spasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Jia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spasov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jia avoids it really well and circles away.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Spasov.
Nice sprawl there from Spasov as Jia shoots in.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches up with Jia, looking for a takedown. Spasov pushes Jia against the cage but Jia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jia or perhaps it was just good defense by Spasov, which made it look bad.
Jia looks for a takedown but Spasov sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov misses with a few strikes there.
Spas Spasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Spasov. No joy for Jia on that attempt.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jia but Jia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Jia misses.
As Jia backs off Spasov throws a huge counter combo but Jia manages to avoid it all.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spasov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spasov throws a right hand that Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Jia also avoids with ease.
Spasov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spasov throws a combination. Jia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jia tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jia goes for a double leg but Spasov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spasov continues to drive forward.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cai Jia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov shoots in looking for a takedown. Jia tries to sprawl out of it but Spasov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Jia lands.
Spasov throws a series of punches but Jia avoids them all with ease.
Jia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spasov defends well and Jia ends up having to push Spasov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spasov shoots for a double leg takedown but Jia sprawls well. He's pushed Spasov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jia misses the target.
Jia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spasov is fending him off so far but Jia persists. Nope, Spasov circles away and we're back to standing.
Spasov slips under a jab from Jia.
Spasov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spasov swivels and escapes.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt - Jia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spasov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
Jia fails to land the takedown.
Spasov throws a nice looking combination but Jia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jia has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spasov fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Jia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jia misses with a takedown attempt - Spasov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jia gets caught napping as Spasov dives in and scores a takedown. Jia manages to retain guard.
Jia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spasov is controlling him.
Spasov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spas Spasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spasov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
After winning the bout, Spas Spasov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Karhu (ranked 995 p4p, 1305 weight class) and Kyle Cobra (ranked 126 p4p, 154 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Karhu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karhu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Cobra.
Karhu throwing a counter right hand but Cobra manages to avoid it.
Cobra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karhu did well to prevent Cobra getting side control.
Cobra wants to pass the guard but Karhu is defending well.
Cobra is taking a breather. Karhu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cobra.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cobra wants to take a breather but Karhu is having none of it.
Karhu won't allow Cobra to pass to mount.
Cobra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra wants to control but Karhu is keeping him busy.
Cobra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cobra is stalling here. Karhu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cobra seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Karhu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cobra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Karhu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cobra can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Cobra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cobra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cobra wants to control but Karhu postures up.
Cobra tries to improve position but can't.
Cobra is trying to control Karhu's posture but Karhu avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Karhu scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Karhu misses.
Karhu connects with a jab.
Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cobra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cobra stalks Karhu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Karhu's face. Karhu staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karhu, as that shot connected.
Karhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cobra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobra throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karhu was covering up waiting for the punch and Cobra finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cobra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cobra lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu'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.
Sloppy strikes from Cobra. Those never looked like landing.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Cobra throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyle Cobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cobra takes one to the chin there.
Cobra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jesse Karhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobra darts in and clinches Karhu up against the cage.
Karhu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Cobra lands a body punch.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Cobra.
A nice left hand lands by Cobra.
Jesse Karhu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cobra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karhu is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobra gets an underhook and turns Karhu into the cage.
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu is trying to push Cobra away but Cobra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobra misses with a body punch.
Cobra lands with a light punch inside.
Cobra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobra tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cobra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karhu's efforts to push away.
Cobra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karhu pulls his leg out and moves away.
It looks like Karhu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra moves forwards but Karhu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobra.
Karhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cobra doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobra walks into a stiff left hand from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobra misses with a body shot.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobra lands a nice shot that snaps Karhu's head back.
Cobra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobra gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Cobra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeez, Jesse Karhu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karhu blocks a body shot from Cobra.
Cobra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobra lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobra.
Cobra tries a body shot but Karhu blocks it.
Cobra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karhu's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karhu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cobra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobra tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karhu effectively controlling the action here.
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobra lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Karhu sprawling to the canvas. Cobra follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Karhu hang on?
Karhu is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jesse Karhu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Cobra!
Kyle Cobra is the new heavyweight champion!
Kyle Cobra tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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