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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 2718 p4p, 3498 weight class) and Tua Taamu (ranked 345 p4p, 425 weight class). 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 Tua Taamu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tua Taamu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taamu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Ahai moves out of range of the leg kick from Taamu.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
Taamu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Taamu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taamu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai is looking to counter the offense by Taamu and move into the clinch.
Taamu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahai blocks a head kick by Taamu.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahai.
Taamu throws a lazy head kick
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taamu connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taamu misses with a double jab
and Ahai counters with a body kick that stops Taamu in his tracks momentarily.
Taamu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai misses with a wild body shot.
Tua Taamu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taamu with the inside leg kick.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Ahai's legs.
Ahai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Taamu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taamu wants to slow Ahai down by chopping away at his legs.
Taamu throws a leg kick
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Taamu.
The fighters circling - Ahai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taamu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taamu misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taamu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ahai checks a leg kick.
Taamu avoids the head kick by Ahai.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Taamu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai wants to clinch up but Taamu keeps it at a distance.
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taamu looks to land a body kick but Ahai moved away.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Ahai moved away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahai looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Taamu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Taamu's knee momentarily.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai thuds a left hand into Taamu's body.
Ahai throws a low kick, looking for Taamu's leg but Taamu calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taamu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ahai connects with an inside leg kick.
Ahai moves out of range of the body kick from Taamu.
Ahai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ahai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taamu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahai just misses with a punch to the body.
Taamu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taamu tries to clinch there but Ahai circles away.
Taamu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taamu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahai. That did some damage!
Ahai misses with a head kick.
Taamu tries to clinch but Ahai is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Taamu.
Taamu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taamu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ahai is out of range and Taamu settles back down.
Taamu throws a leg kick but Ahai sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Ahai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ahai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamu throws a chopping leg kick but Ahai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahai.
Ahai cracks Taamu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taamu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ahai ducks under a wild hook from Taamu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tua Taamu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taamu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Taamu misses
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taamu throws a lazy head kick
and Ahai counters with a right hand to the body.
Good work by Ahai as he checks the leg kick.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taamu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ahai counters with a left and a right that stings Taamu.
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taamu looks to land a body kick but Ahai moved away.
Ahai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taamu throws a low kick but Ahai avoids it.
It looked like Ahai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taamu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahai.
Crunch! Taamu slams his shin into Ahai's torso.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taamu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azor Ahai is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taamu scores with a nice right hand.
Ahai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahai pushes Taamu away with a front kick.
Ahai moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ahai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taamu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahai counters with a two punch combo.
Taamu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taamu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ahai counter with a right hand.
Taamu throws a lazy body kick
and Ahai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taamu avoids the head kick by Ahai.
Taamu throws a hook to the side of Ahai's head but Ahai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taamu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Taamu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ahai is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taamu wants to slow Ahai down by chopping away at his legs.
Ahai swings widly with a right hand
and Taamu counters with a head kick. That will keep Ahai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ahai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ahai throws a shot to the body.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses.
Taamu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taamu throws a head kick but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taamu.
Ahai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Taamu is predictable there
and Ahai counters with a left and a right that stings Taamu.
 Taamu is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Ahai there.
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Taamu swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Taamu face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Azor Ahai!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuillnic Canto (ranked 2172 p4p, 3643 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 288 p4p, 443 weight class). Lannister has chosen Feel the Same by Battle Tapes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuillnic Canto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lannister does it's job there.
Lannister misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Lannister. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lannister.
Jab, jab by Canto - just one landing.
Lannister misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Canto misses the target.
Canto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canto throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canto throws out the jab.
Lannister only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses.
Lannister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Canto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Canto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Canto there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canto misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Canto blocks the leg kick.
Lannister misses with a body kick.
Canto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Canto looks to throw the jab but Lannister is out of range.
Canto misses with a hook. Lannister ducked under it nicely.
Lannister throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canto checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lannister misses with a double jab
and Canto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Canto with the inside leg kick.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Lannister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lannister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lannister misses with a hook.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister slips a straight right by Canto.
Lannister steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Canto throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lannister.
Canto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
A little jabbing left from Lannister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lannister throws a head kick but Canto moves out of range.
Canto throws a lazy right hand but Lannister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister slips under a jab.
Lannister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canto sizes up Lannister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canto throws a poor cross that misses
and Lannister counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lannister throws out a leg kick but Canto moves out of range and Lannister only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto looks to land a combination. Lannister sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Canto misses with a hook.
Lannister tries a head kick but it misses.
Canto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Canto.
Canto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Canto moves forwards but Lannister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lannister lands a lovely overhand right.
Canto throws out a loose jab but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lannister looks to land a combination but Canto avoids it well.
Lannister looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lannister tries to land a front kick but Canto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lannister scores with a leg kick.
Lannister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lannister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Canto looks to land a left hand but Lannister moved out of range nicely.
Canto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Canto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with the combination.
Canto misses with a wild body shot.
Canto misses with a looping left.
Canto throws out a loose jab but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lannister throws a push kick but Canto slaps the foot to one side.
Canto misses the jab.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister throws a leg kick that misses.
Lannister tries a low kick but Canto avoids it.
Lannister tries to land a front kick but Canto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lannister.
Canto 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.
Canto blocks a leg kick.
Canto throwing a counter right hand but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lannister getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lannister throws a front kick aimed at Canto's knee but Canto avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canto looks to throw the jab but Lannister is out of range.
Lannister is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Canto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Canto misses the jab.
Lannister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Canto slips under a jab from Lannister.
Canto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister throws out a leg kick but Canto moves out of range and Lannister only half commits.
Lannister moves away from the strike by Canto.
Lannister throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Canto.
Lannister checks a leg kick.
Lannister replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Canto blocks it well.
Canto misses with an uppercut. Lannister saw that one coming.
Lannister connects with a leg kick.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Lannister lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister lands a nice looking body kick.
Lannister misses with the body kick
letting Canto counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Canto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lannister scores with a jab. Canto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrion Lannister 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.
Canto blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Lannister.
Lannister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lannister throws a hook but Canto blocks it.
Lannister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canto blocks the body kick.
Lannister throws an off balance right hand
and Canto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Canto.
Lannister moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canto throws a hook but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister throws out a leg kick but Canto moves out of range and Lannister only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Canto misses the target.
Lannister tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canto misses with a looping left.
Canto misses with a straight right.
A big left from Canto misses.
Canto throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister throws a wild body kick that Canto sees coming a mile off.
Canto is looking to counter punch.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Canto misses with a body shot.
A jab from Lannister misses.
Canto throws a chopping leg kick but Lannister manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Canto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lannister throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lannister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Canto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Canto misses with a wild body shot.
Lannister checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Canto.
Canto lands with an uppercut that bounces Lannister off the cage and back into range.
Lannister connects with a solid leg kick.
Canto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister checks a leg kick.
Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canto throws out the jab.
Lannister moves out of range of the strikes.
Lannister slips under a jab from Canto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lannister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lannister moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Canto. No joy for Lannister on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister moves away.
Canto needs to keep his hands up - Lannister had a free shot at his head there.
Lannister throws a head kick that half lands.
Canto throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily.
Canto avoids a kick to the body.
Lannister avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Jab from Lannister.
Canto throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range.
Canto swings widly with a right hand
and Lannister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lannister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Canto.
Canto throws out a loose jab but Lannister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses
and Canto counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canto misses the shot to the body.
Canto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canto throws the left hand but Lannister avoids the punch easily.
Lannister misses with a looping right.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Canto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
Canto tests Lannister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Canto.
Lannister will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lannister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Canto lands a head shot.
Lannister rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
Canto throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
A jab from Canto misses.
Canto looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
Lannister now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Canto looks to land a left hand but Lannister moved out of range nicely.
Lannister lands a glancing blow to the side of Canto's head.
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!
Lannister throws a leg kick
letting Canto counter with a right hand.
Lannister connects with a solid leg kick.
Lannister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canto looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
Lannister only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lannister moves away from the strike by Canto.
Canto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lannister.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canto is out of range.
Canto blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Canto misses.
Canto throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister misses with a hook. Canto ducked under it nicely.
Lannister shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lannister with the inside leg kick.
Lannister scoring well with a low kick there.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canto is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zuillnic Canto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Canto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lannister scores with a leg kick.
Lannister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Canto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lannister throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Canto counters with a straight right hand.
Canto misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Lannister misses.
Canto misses with a few strikes there.
Lannister throws the kick towards the body but Canto avoids it.
Canto takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses.
Lannister scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Canto throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Canto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lannister only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big left from Canto misses.
Despite the aggression on Lannister's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canto throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily.
Canto throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Lannister slips under a jab from Canto.
Lannister tries a low kick but Canto avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto misses the jab.
Lannister scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canto throws a front kick aimed at Lannister's knee but Lannister avoids it well.
Canto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lannister is out of range and Canto settles back down.
Canto looks to score with a jab to the body but Lannister is just out of range.
Lannister lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lannister defending well as Canto loads up on a big left hand.
Canto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lannister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lannister with a nice calf kick.
Canto looks to throw the jab but Lannister is out of range.
Lannister staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Canto.
Lannister misses with a low kick as Canto jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Canto misses the target.
Canto's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Canto cracks Lannister with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lannister lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lannister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
Canto missing with a left hand there. Lannister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Canto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister scores with a jab. Canto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Canto.
Canto walks into a jab.
Canto just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Lannister.
Canto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lannister.
A big left from Canto misses.
Canto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lannister tries to work over Canto's front leg with a kick but Canto checks it.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Canto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lannister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canto slips a jab from Lannister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto with a jab.
Lannister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Canto throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range.
Canto 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.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canto.
Lannister let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Lannister misses its intended target.
Canto looks to throw the jab but Lannister is out of range.
Lannister looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lannister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Canto blocks the low kick.
Canto misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Canto.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Canto moved away.
Canto misses with an uppercut
and Lannister counters with a nice body shot.
Canto moves out of range as Lannister throws a body kick.
Lannister moves out of range as Canto strikes.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canto.
Canto checks a low kick from Lannister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canto's hands.
Lannister checks a low kick from Canto.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch but Canto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lannister lands with a straight right. Canto didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canto misses with a few strikes there.
Canto moves out of range as Lannister throws a body kick.
Canto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Canto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Canto misses the target.
Lannister misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Canto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Canto does it's job there.
Lannister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A bone on bone clash there as Lannister blocks the leg kick.
Canto connects with a right hand. Lannister shakes it off.
Canto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lannister.
Canto thuds his right hand into Lannister's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lannister misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrion Lannister.
Well Lannister 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 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister 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.
Zuillnic Canto spoke after the fight, saying 'F*ck you all.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boyka (ranked 3981 p4p, 3257 weight class) and Fedor Morozov (ranked 400 p4p, 328 weight class). Boyka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Norman - Fury. Morozov has chosen Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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34
240
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45
223
30 - 24 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Boyka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morozov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyka circles away.
Boyka throws a jab but it's blocked by Morozov.
A head kick misses from Boyka.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boyka!
Boyka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boyka tries to bum rush Morozov with a series of wild strikes but Morozov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Morozov's head but Morozov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Morozov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boyka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boyka wants to land a leg kick but Morozov is out of range.
Morozov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boyka defends it well.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morozov was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.
Boyka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morozov circles away quickly and effectively.
Boyka feints a jab promting Morozov to slip. Boyka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morozov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Morozov is just out of range.
Morozov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boyka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morozov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boyka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boyka misses the jab.
Boyka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boyka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morozov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boyka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Boyka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a combination that misses
and Morozov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boyka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boyka works Morozov's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Morozov misses.
A swing and a miss from Boyka.
Boyka lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyka misses the target.
Morozov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boyka tries to sprawl but Morozov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Morozov prevents Boyka from standing back up.
Morozov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morozov is pressing down on Boyka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boyka is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morozov controlling the action here.
Boyka is trying to stand.
Morozov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morozov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boyka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boyka is looking to escape.
Morozov wants to control but Boyka is keeping him busy.
Morozov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boyka defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boyka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Morozov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boyka looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyka scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Morozov manages to mount him!
Morozov landing strikes from the mount and Boyka is in trouble!
Morozov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Morozov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morozov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Morozov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boyka can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Morozov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morozov looking for a guillotine from mount but Boyka is having none of it.
Boyka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morozov looking for a guillotine from mount but Boyka is having none of it.
Boyka trying desperately to get to his feet.
Morozov looking for a guillotine from mount but Boyka is having none of it.
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 Yuri Boyka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boyka throws a head kick that Morozov semi-blocks.
Boyka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Boyka misses.
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Morozov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Morozov dodges the punch combination from Boyka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morozov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morozov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morozov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boyka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morozov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morozov slips a jab from Boyka.
Boyka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morozov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyka misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyka misses with a body shot.
Boyka throws a jab when Morozov was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Morozov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka misses with a looping left.
Boyka catches Morozov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boyka misses with a straight right.
Boyka tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov takes one on the button.
Boyka looks to score with a jab to the body but Morozov is just out of range.
Boyka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morozov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boyka cracks Morozov with a good jab.
Morozov checks a leg kick.
Morozov with the counter takedown but Boyka avoids it easily.
Boyka swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Morozov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boyka throws a shot from downtown. Morozov moves away and avoids it.
Yuri Boyka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morozov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boyka quickly recovers to half guard.
Morozov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boyka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morozov working over Boyka with some ground and pound. Boyka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boyka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyka is trying to stand up here but Morozov is controlling him well.
Morozov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boyka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morozov.
Boyka wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyka keeps working.
Morozov 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.
Boyka tries to kick Morozov off but Morozov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Morozov seems to be looking for submissions.
Morozov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morozov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Boyka could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Morozov has cracked it and Boyka is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Morozov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Morozov!
A very excited looking Fedor Morozov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Gallagher (ranked 1673 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Ricky Bobby Jr (ranked 195 p4p, 293 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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37
265
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35
263
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Bobby Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher scores with a jab. Bobby Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Gallagher.
Gallagher is looking to land body kicks.
Gallagher misses with a kick to the body.
Gallagher lands a head kick. Bobby Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gallagher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Gallagher works Bobby Jr's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Bobby Jr tries to clinch there but Gallagher circles away.
Bobby Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gallagher is looking to counter punch.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gallagher has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bobby Jr gets a clinch.
Bobby Jr blocks an uppercut.
Bobby Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher scores a nice knee to the body.
Bobby Jr prevents a body shot from Gallagher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallagher.
Bobby Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobby Jr's elbow.
Bobby Jr looking for a takedown.
Gallagher lands a shoulder strike.
Bobby Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.
Bobby Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Bobby Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gallagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobby Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gallagher wants to control from the top but Bobby Jr keeps moving.
Bobby Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gallagher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gallagher would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gallagher throwing strikes from guard but Bobby Jr blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobby Jr is keeping the position for now.
Bobby Jr is trying to control the position but Gallagher postures up.
Bobby Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gallagher defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobby Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallagher looking to pass the guard.
Gallagher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gallagher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobby Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gallagher throws a big right hand that misses.
Gallagher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throwing strikes from guard but Bobby Jr blocks nicely.
Bobby Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gallagher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bobby Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gallagher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gallagher tries to stand but Bobby Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Bobby Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gallagher connects with a couple of short punches.
Bobby Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Bobby Jr, not yet.
Bobby Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gallagher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gallagher working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gallagher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gallagher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobby Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gallagher manages to get himself to full guard.
Bobby Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gallagher is trying to hold Bobby Jr in close to prevent damage but Bobby Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Gallagher actively working from the bottom here.
Gallagher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gallagher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gallagher with a nice calf kick.
Bobby Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gallagher pinned against the cage. Gallagher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gallagher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobby Jr is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Liam Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby Jr.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobby Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Gallagher, which made it look bad.
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby Jr avoids the elbow strike from Gallagher, against the cage.
Gallagher working aggressively here.
Bobby Jr looking to stall.
Gallagher stalling.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bobby Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
Bobby Jr wants to clinch.
Gallagher stuffs the takedown.
Gallagher swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Gallagher, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liam Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobby Jr needs to keep his hands up - Gallagher had a free shot at his head there.
Gallagher keeps Bobby Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Gallagher moves into the clinch.
Gallagher prevents the takedown attempt.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Gallagher lands the left hand.
Liam Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallagher throws a front kick that sends Bobby Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Bobby Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Bobby Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bobby Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gallagher is looking to clinch but Bobby Jr is avoiding it.
Bobby Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobby Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Gallagher.
Bobby Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Gallagher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobby Jr can do to turn this around?
Bobby Jr with a poor takedown
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr working away.
Bobby Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher tries to hold on but Bobby Jr postures up.
Bobby Jr content just to control the position here.
Bobby Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gallagher is looking to improve his position but Bobby Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Gallagher wants to control but Bobby Jr is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bobby Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gallagher prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Gallagher regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bobby Jr missing with a left hand there. Gallagher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gallagher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallagher wants it to stay on the feet.
Bobby Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bobby Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobby Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallagher lands an elbow just above Bobby Jr 's eye.
 It looks like Ricky Bobby Jr has been cut.
Gallagher scores a nice knee to the body.
Bobby Jr avoids the elbow strike from Gallagher, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr takes a shot to the head.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gallagher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bobby Jr's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Gallagher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby Jr can't get the takedown.
Liam Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Bobby Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby Jr.
Gallagher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobby Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Gallagher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the liver by Gallagher. Beautiful body shot.
Liam Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Gallagher does it's job there.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Gallagher tries to clinch but Bobby Jr moves out of range.
Bobby Jr shoots in but Gallagher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Liam Gallagher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallagher.
Bobby Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gallagher defends well and Bobby Jr ends up having to push Gallagher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobby Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bobby Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bobby Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bobby Jr gets a double leg takedown into Gallagher's guard.
Bobby Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gallagher keeping moving, preventing Bobby Jr from controlling successfully.
Gallagher controls Bobby Jr momentarily but Bobby Jr frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is pulling down on Bobby Jr's head to control his posture.
Bobby Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bobby Jr wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gallagher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Gallagher. No joy for Bobby Jr on that attempt.
Bobby Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gallagher throws out a powerful jab.
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Bobby Jr moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Gallagher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gallagher throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gallagher scores with a head kick. Bobby Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gallagher looks for the body kick but Bobby Jr saw that one coming.
Gallagher stuffs the takedown attempt from Bobby Jr. Bobby Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallagher is looking to land body kicks.
Ricky Bobby Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gallagher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobby Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallagher circles away.
Gallagher connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bobby Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gallagher looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ricky Bobby Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Jr feints and as Gallagher raises his hands in defense, Bobby Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gallagher controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Gallagher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gallagher, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Gallagher!
Liam Gallagher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 1658 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 99 p4p, 71 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alligator might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Golden Features - Always. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
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29
126
12 - 12 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alligator stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alligator's waist but Alligator gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lalla off to one side.
Lalla checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alligator stuffs the takedown.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but Lalla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Alligator, which made it look bad.
Lalla has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alligator.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lalla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Alligator is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alligator is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator is holding on to half guard well.
Lalla trying to mount his opponent but Alligator defends it.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Alligator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alligator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lalla on the ground.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Alligator is defending well.
Alligator preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alligator gets back to full guard.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
Lalla pushing down on Alligator's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lalla is pressing down on Alligator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alligator is holding on for now.
Lalla prevents Alligator from standing back up.
Alligator wants to get back to full guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well.
Alligator is pressing down on Lalla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alligator has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator continues to stall.
Lalla looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alligator trying to control the position.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Alligator is retaining full guard.
Alligator seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
That's four 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.
Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but Alligator defending well.
Alligator tries to kick Lalla off but Lalla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lalla tries to pass to full mount but Alligator defends it.
Alligator is holding on to half guard well.
Lalla looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alligator tries to get to full guard but Lalla has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaro Lalla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alligator defends it nicely.
Lalla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alligator sprawls well initially but Lalla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alligator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alligator!
Alligator can't escape the position.
Lalla wants to take Alligator's back here but Alligator is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator is trying desperately to improve position.
Alligator stops Lalla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Alligator wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Alligator is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lalla has taken his back.
Alligator might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alligator tries to escape but Lalla has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lalla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alligator has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alligator is really stuck here.
Lalla working for a choke but Alligator is defending well.
Alligator is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lalla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alligator has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alligator trying to control but not successfully.
Lalla doesn't have the hooks in and Alligator manages to turn into his guard.
Alligator has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily.
Lalla working for a triangle but Alligator defends it easily.
Alligator sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Alligator from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alligator wants to stand but Lalla is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alligator wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Alligator wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alligator gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alligator showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alligator looking to pass the guard.
Alligator controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaro Lalla 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Alligator.
Alligator throws a nice looking combination but Lalla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alligator sprawls well. Alligator wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Lalla avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Alligator misses its intended target.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Black Alligator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Alligator misses the shot to the body.
Alligator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Alligator shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Alligator scores with a four punch combination!
Alligator is looking to land body kicks.
Lalla dodges the punch combination from Alligator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla looks for a takedown but Alligator sprawls well.
Alligator wants to slow Lalla down by chopping away at his legs.
Lalla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alligator swivels and escapes.
Alligator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Alligator as Lalla shoots in.
Alligator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lalla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lalla shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alligator manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Alligator is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lalla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alligator lands with a right to the head.
Lalla tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lalla is keeping busy.
Alligator is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alligator breaks from the clinch.
Black Alligator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalla tries for a takedown but Alligator circles away easily
and Alligator finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Black Alligator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lalla dives in and grabs Alligator's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alligator pushes down on Lalla's head and hops out.
Lalla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alligator misses with a low kick as Lalla jumps back.
Alligator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lalla feints and as Alligator raises his hands in defense, Lalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alligator thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alligator is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alligator has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alligator is trying to control the position but Lalla postures up.
Alligator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alligator trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alligator is keeping the position for now.
Lalla won't allow Alligator to get back to his feet.
Alligator keeping full guard, as Lalla tries to pass.
Alligator wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Alligator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Alligator is keeping the position.
Lalla slips nicely into half guard.
Alligator is trying to stand up here but Lalla is controlling him well.
Alligator looking for submissions off his back.
Jaro Lalla has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lalla passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lalla wants to take his opponent's back but Alligator doesn't allow it.
Alligator wants to hold on but Lalla pushes him away.
Lalla moves to the back.
Alligator wants to get back to his feet.
Alligator tries to roll but Lalla sticks to his back.
Alligator rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lalla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alligator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alligator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alligator tries to roll over but Lalla keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Alligator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lalla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jaro Lalla!
In his post fight interview, Jaro Lalla started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Black Alligator stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh.......
You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time....
I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klay Dee (ranked 1274 p4p, 2704 weight class) and Tim Slater (ranked 73 p4p, 148 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. Klay Dee had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Slater!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dee can pounce on him.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Slater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee cracks Slater with an open hand slap.
Dee throws a sloppy body shot
and Slater counters with a straight right hand.
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Slater.
Slater moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee motions for Slater to come forward. Dee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slater throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater 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.
A leg kick checked by Dee.
Slater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dee lands a glancing blow to the side of Slater's head.
Slater is looking to chop away at Dee's legs.
Dee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dee throws a jab when Slater was well out of range.
Dee throws a good cross that connects.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee misses with a wild combination.
Slater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Slater counters with a series of strikes. Dee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Slater takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dee throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Slater is out of range.
Dee throws a leg kick
and Slater counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Slater blocks a leg kick.
Dee swings widly with a right hand
and Slater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but Slater seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Dee.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Slater ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Slater moved out of range.
A jab from Dee misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slater! But no joy.
Dee misses with a hook.
Slater lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dee misses the jab.
Dee misses with a hook
and Slater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dee lands with an uppercut that bounces Slater off the cage and back into range.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dee lands a slapping body shot.
Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater misses the jab.
Slater misses the shot to the body.
Dee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slater.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slater.
A quick step to the side and Dee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee connects with a single shot there.
Dee misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee loads up on a big right hand but Slater slips the punch.
Slater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dee throws the left hand but Slater avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slater avoids the body shot from Dee.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slater uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Dee lands with a hook. Slater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dee throws a lazy head kick
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Dee throws a series of punches but Slater avoids them all with ease.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slater.
A big left from Dee misses.
A swing and a miss from Slater.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Dee moves away and avoids it.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Slater moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slater's head.
Slater is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Dee throws an uppercut from hell that sends Slater clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dee stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klay Dee!
A victorious Klay Dee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki The Cash (ranked 261 p4p, 697 weight class) and Joe Walcott (ranked 39 p4p, 95 weight class). Walcott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Way Of The Fist. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joe Walcott enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki The Cash!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
The Cash misses with a looping right.
Walcott avoids the body shot from The Cash.
Walcott throws a head kick that The Cash semi-blocks.
The Cash feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down.
Walcott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from The Cash misses.
Walcott lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Cash takes a step back to recover.
The Cash misses with an uppercut.
The Cash misses with a wild combination.
Walcott wants to clinch up but The Cash keeps it at a distance.
The Cash throws a jab but it's blocked by Walcott.
An inside leg kick lands from Walcott.
The Cash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Jyrki The Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Cash.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walcott was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Walcott misses with the combination.
The Cash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott connects with a right hand. The Cash shakes it off.
The Cash takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Walcott.
No joy there for Walcott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Cash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Cash there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Cash slips a jab from Walcott.
A little feinted left hand from The Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walcott.
The Cash's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walcott under the eye.
The Cash lands a head shot.
Walcott misses the jab.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Cash misses with a looping right.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walcott lands a head shot.
Walcott connects with a solid leg kick.
The Cash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from The Cash misses
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The Cash misses with a low kick.
The Cash cracks Walcott with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Cash takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Cash cracks Walcott with a good jab.
The Cash misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by The Cash.
A swing and a miss from Walcott.
It looked like The Cash was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walcott.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but The Cash is out of range.
The Cash throws a counter high kick but Walcott was just alert enough to avoid it.
The Cash moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Cash works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Walcott misses with the combination.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from The Cash.
The Cash walks into a jab.
Walcott fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Cash moves out of range as Walcott strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Cash misses with a straight left.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Walcott slips a straight right by The Cash.
The Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. The Cash moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from The Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Cash will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Cash.
The Cash moves out of range as Walcott throws a body kick.
Walcott slips a jab and a cross from The Cash.
The Cash lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walcott circles away quickly and effectively.
Walcott shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Cash moves out of range of the leg kick from Walcott.
Walcott takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by The Cash.
Walcott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The Cash cracks Walcott with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott thuds his shin into the meat of The Cash's side.
The Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Walcott throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by The Cash.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but The Cash is out of range.
Walcott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Cash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Walcott on the side of the head.
A jab from The Cash finds it's way through Walcott's defenses.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Walcott as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walcott! But no joy.
Walcott throws a head kick but The Cash moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Cash moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
The Cash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Cash is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from The Cash misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Walcott will probably get the nod.
That's time! The Cash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walcott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Walcott there.
The Cash throws a leg kick
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Cash.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Cash on the side of the head.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Walcott throws a body punch but The Cash moves out of range.
The Cash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as The Cash checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Cash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walcott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Cash ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
A good leg kick by The Cash.
Walcott avoids the head kick by The Cash.
The Cash lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
The Cash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Cash ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Walcott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Cash.
Walcott drops his hands momentarily and The Cash takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walcott tries to clinch up.
Walcott throws a head kick but The Cash moves out of range.
Walcott throws a body kick that misses
and The Cash connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Joe Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walcott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walcott paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walcott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Cash.
The Cash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walcott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Cash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walcott cracks a nice hook into The Cash's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott throws a hook to the side of The Cash's head but The Cash sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Cash scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The Cash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Cash moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like The Cash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Walcott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Cash works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walcott.
The Cash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but The Cash slips the punch.
Walcott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Cash throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Walcott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from The Cash.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Cash avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Cash moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott slips a straight right by The Cash.
A head kick misses from The Cash.
Walcott shapes to counter with a head kick.
Walcott throws a right and a left that The Cash avoids nicely.
Walcott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walcott needs to keep his hands up - The Cash had a free shot at his head there.
The Cash rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Cash misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
The Cash looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Cash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walcott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Cash avoids a kick to the body.
Walcott looks for the body kick but The Cash saw that one coming.
The Cash throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walcott tries to clinch but The Cash moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott moves out of range as The Cash throws a body kick.
The Cash is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walcott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walcott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - The Cash throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Cash if he has to take too many more of those.
The Cash with a nice calf kick.
The Cash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Walcott misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Cash avoids the body shot from Walcott.
The Cash lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Cash connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from The Cash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jyrki The Cash will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Walcott scores with a shot to the body.
Walcott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Cash scores with a jab. Walcott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Cash throws a series of punches but Walcott moves out of range.
The Cash sets himself, and Walcott steps forward looking for the clinch! The Cash avoids it this time.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Cash.
The Cash chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walcott can pounce on him.
The Cash looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
The Cash jabs Walcott right on the nose. Walcott blinks but takes it well.
Walcott connects with a body shot.
Walcott shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walcott slips under a jab from The Cash.
Walcott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Walcott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Cash is able to avoid easily.
Walcott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Cash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from The Cash misses its intended target.
The Cash slips under a jab.
The Cash blocks a head kick by Walcott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walcott misses the jab.
The Cash throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Cash dips to his left and cracks Walcott with an uppercut!
No joy there for The Cash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Cash.
Walcott scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Cash lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Walcott moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walcott tries to clinch up.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Cash misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from The Cash finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Cash feints a jab promting Walcott to slip. The Cash then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Walcott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Walcott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Cash throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range.
Walcott misses with a hook
enabling The Cash to counter with a crisp jab.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Walcott.
A good leg kick by Walcott.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott misses with a hook.
The Cash tries to work over Walcott's front leg with a kick but Walcott checks it.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by The Cash. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Cash.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Cash.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but The Cash ducks down to avoid it.
The Cash takes one to the side of the head.
Walcott 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Cash moves away.
Walcott cracks The Cash with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Cash has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walcott.
Walcott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Cash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Cash.
The Cash lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
A big right from Walcott misses.
Walcott slips under a jab from The Cash.
The Cash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walcott connects with a right hand. The Cash shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Cash lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Cash drops his hands momentarily and Walcott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walcott staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Cash misses with an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a shot to the body.
Walcott tries to clinch but The Cash is having none of it.
Walcott lands a nice looking body kick.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Cash.
The Cash dips to his left and cracks Walcott with an uppercut!
The Cash has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Cash was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
The Cash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Cash throws a leg kick that misses.
The Cash lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. The Cash moves away and avoids it.
The Cash misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.
Walcott connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Joe Walcott just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Cash takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
The Cash cracks Walcott with a good jab.
The Cash scores with a shot to the body.
Walcott looks to land a combination but The Cash avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from The Cash misses the target.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Cash.
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
Walcott moves out of range as The Cash strikes.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Cash is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walcott with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but The Cash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walcott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Cash.
The Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Cash misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walcott! But no joy.
The Cash takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walcott.
Nice body punch from The Cash.
Sloppy strikes from Walcott. Those never looked like landing.
The Cash will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Cash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Cash throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
It looked like The Cash wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walcott misses with a two punch combination.
The Cash scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Cash checks a leg kick.
Walcott moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The Cash tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Cash sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Cash is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott defending well as The Cash loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Cash. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Cash.
The Cash has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walcott.
The Cash tries to score with a low kick but Walcott moves his leg out of the way.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Cash.
The Cash throws a body kick that misses.
The Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Walcott throws a nice head kick!
The Cash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walcott counters with a body kick.
The Cash missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott cracks The Cash with an open hand slap.
The Cash throws a sloppy body shot
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 The Cash is rocked!
Walcott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oh The Cash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walcott drops The Cash with a straight right hand, right on the button! Walcott follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Walcott!
Joe Walcott is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Walcott thanked Pit Bull Development for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 833 p4p, 2096 weight class) and Tyson James (ranked 106 p4p, 231 weight class). Pinochet comes to the cage accompanied by I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH !. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James gets tackled into the cage by Pinochet. Pinochet maintains the clinch.
James tries for a takedown but Pinochet manages to get underhooks.
Pinochet pulls guard effortlessly.
Pinochet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pinochet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
James won't allow Pinochet to sweep him here.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pinochet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control from the top but Pinochet keeps moving.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Pinochet.
Pinochet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James won't allow Pinochet to sweep him here.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pinochet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Pinochet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinochet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Augusto Pinochet's cut is getting worse.
Pinochet has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
Augusto Pinochet's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pinochet looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jeez, Augusto Pinochet's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Augusto Pinochet's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyson James!
An intense looking Tyson James took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'M THE FUCKING CHAMPION! YOU HAVE TO BRING AN ARMY TO TAKE THIS FROM ME! I'M THE GREATEST EVER'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 204 p4p, 831 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 32 p4p, 105 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juha Niska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Niska is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kraag avoids the head kick by Niska.
A head kick from Niska lands but Kraag takes it in his stride.
Kraag dodges the punch combination from Niska.
Kraag missing with a left hand there. Niska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kraag swings for the body but Niska moves out of range.
Kraag takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Kraag. Beautiful body shot.
Niska just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kraag staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Kraag releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kraag walks into a stiff left hand from Niska.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Niska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska scores with a jab.
Niska tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kraag is able to avoid easily.
Niska connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag checks a low kick from Niska.
Niska lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kraag falls backwards - clearly groggy! Niska dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Niska!
Juha Niska retains his heavyweight title!
Juha Niska decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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