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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afa Sila (ranked 11209 p4p, 3298 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 609 p4p, 377 weight class). Sila comes to the cage accompanied by Samoa Joe - Destroyer (Entrance Theme). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Afa Sila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 47 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev clobbers Sila with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bakiyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sila takes one to the side of the head.
Bakiyev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakiyev throws a shot to the body.
Bakiyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Sila moves out of range.
Sila looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sila cracks Bakiyev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bakiyev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Bakiyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Sila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakiyevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sila attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev lands a body shot.
Bakiyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sila with a nice calf kick.
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sila.
Bakiyev throws out a loose jab but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Sila tests Bakiyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sila counters with a quick kick to the body but Bakiyev blocks it.
Sila misses with a looping left.
Sila just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sila moves away from the strike by Bakiyev.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Sila connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sila lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila ducks under a wild hook from Bakiyev.
Sila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sila looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bakiyev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick.
Sila missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Afa Sila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
Sila takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Sila misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sila doesn't seem bothered though.
Sila looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Sila tries to score with a low kick but Bakiyev moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev connects with a looping right hand.
Sila misses with a head kick.
Sila dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bakiyev. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sila.
Sila fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bakiyev just manages to avoid it.
Sila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sila connects with a solid leg kick.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev checks the leg kick.
Sila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sila throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev looks to land a left hand but Sila moved out of range nicely.
Sila connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bakiyev lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bakiyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sila has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body kick from Sila.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the body kick.
Bakiyev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sila throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bakiyev is able to avoid easily.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Sila avoids it with no problem.
Sila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakiyev is out of range and Sila settles back down.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Sila connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev scores with a hook.
Bakiyev cracks Sila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sila pushes Bakiyev away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sila manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakiyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev slips a jab and a cross from Sila.
Bakiyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Sila. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sila.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Sila was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sila avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev connects with a jab.
Sila misses with a low kick as Bakiyev jumps back.
Bakiyev cracks Sila with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bakiyev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev throws a poor cross that misses
and Sila counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sila gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left lands for Bakiyev.
Sila throws a low kick but Bakiyev avoids it.
Bakiyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bakiyev dips to his left and cracks Sila with an uppercut!
Bakiyev scores with a body shot.
Bakiyev works Sila's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sila. Sila obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Bakiyev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Sila.
Good standup being displayed there by Sila as he connects with a hook.
Bakiyev lands a right hook to the body.
Sila lands a slapping body shot.
Sila takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sila misses with a hook.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sila moves away.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Sila tries a head kick but it misses.
Sila misses with a body shot
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Sila misses.
Bakiyev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sila throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Sila avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Bakiyev catches Sila right on the button with a cross.
Sila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sila at a distance.
A jab from Bakiyev finds it's way through Sila's defenses.
Bakiyev works Sila's body with a nice hook.
Bakiyev misses the body punch
and Bakiyev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sila was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakiyev misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bakiyev swings widly with a right hand
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sila on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bakiyev cracks Sila with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bakiyev checks a leg kick.
Bakiyev digs a good body shot into Sila's ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sila might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sila misses with a low kick as Bakiyev jumps back.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bakiyev sizes up Sila with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sila.
Bakiyev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Sila coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Bakiyev there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Sila tries to land a front kick but Bakiyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Sila does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Sila throws a sloppy head kick
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bakiyev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bakiyev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bakiyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bakiyev is out of range and Sila settles back down.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
Bakiyev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Sila moves out of range.
Sila misses with a hook.
Sila moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
Sila looks to land a body kick but Bakiyev moved away.
Nice shot by Bakiyev.
Sila throws a leg kick that misses.
Sila doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sila stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sila takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sila. Bakiyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sila takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sila loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Sila misses with a hook
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Bakiyev finds it's target.
Bakiyev takes a swing at Sila's ribcage but misses.
Sila walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bakiyev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sila.
Sila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Sila.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bakiyev jabs at Sila's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Sila.
Sila takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Sila throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
Sila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Sila looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Sila's body.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Sila is just out of range.
Sila thows a leg kick but Bakiyev checks it
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sila on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakiyev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
A very excited looking Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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.
The defeated Afa Sila had this to say: 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Man (ranked 5372 p4p, 4246 weight class) and Saku Lehtonen (ranked 532 p4p, 475 weight class). Saku Lehtonen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saku Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a jab to the nose.
Lehtonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Lehtonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehtonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lehtonen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Man is in Lehtonen's guard.
Lehtonen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Man breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lehtonen. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Lehtonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lehtonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man dives in and grabs Lehtonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lehtonen pushes down on Man's head and hops out.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehtonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man is breathing heavily.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lehtonen.
Man blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lehtonen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtonen misses with a punch to the body.
Lehtonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lehtonen avoiding damage.
Lehtonen lands an uppercut.
Come on Lehtonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Lehtonen.
Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Man prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Lehtonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehtonen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lehtonen leaning against his opponent.
Lehtonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lehtonen is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lehtonen keeps control of Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lehtonen is pushing Man up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Man prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lehtonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Lehtonen gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Man closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man tries for a takedown but Lehtonen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Man shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lehtonen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lehtonen.
 Man is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lehtonen! Man is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saku Lehtonen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Saenchai Sor (ranked 2149 p4p, 1993 weight class) and Chief Seminole (ranked 269 p4p, 247 weight class). Saenchai Sor 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saenchai Sor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Seminole!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seminole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sor throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Chief Seminole has been cut.
Seminole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sor.
Seminole takes the fight into the clinch.
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Seminole avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage.
Sor misses with a punch on the inside.
Sor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seminole is working for takedown but Sor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sor can't find room to land a body shot as Seminole controls the action.
Sor throws a head punch that misses.
Sor tries a body shot but Seminole blocks it.
Sor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor.
Sor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sor lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Seminole avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage.
Sor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seminole backwards.
Seminole has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seminole can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sor working aggressively here.
Sor digs a right hand underneath Seminole's ribcage. Seminole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seminole has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sor is trying to keep an underhook but Seminole manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sor wants to get back to his feet.
Seminole misses with a head shot. Sor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Seminole in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seminole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Seminole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Seminole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Seminole is looking to work some ground and pound but Sor has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seminole.
Seminole postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seminole postures up in Sor's guard and throws a big left but Sor blocks it.
Seminole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seminole postures up in Sor's guard and throws a big left but Sor blocks it.
Seminole throws a big right hand that misses.
Seminole throws an elbow that misses. Sor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Seminole's guard. Nice move by Sor!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seminole wants to sweep here but Sor controlling him for the moment.
Seminole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sor stopping the sweep attempt from Seminole.
Seminole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sor wants to stand but Seminole is controlling his posture from full guard.
Seminole looking for a sweep. Not yet Seminole, not yet.
Seminole keeps trying to improve his position.
Seminole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sor passes into half guard.
Sor wants to stand up but Seminole is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Seminole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Seminole looking for a sweep. Not yet Seminole, not yet.
Seminole is still trying to improve position.
Seminole has a closed guard, preventing Sor from standing up.
Seminole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sor lands a nice shot that snaps Seminole's head back.
Seminole has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Sor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Seminole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seminole.
Sor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Seminole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sor as he jumps to the side.
Sor is looking to counter the offense by Seminole and move into the clinch.
Seminole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Seminole moves into range and clinches up with Sor.
Sor misses with some punches.
Sor tries to throw a body punch but Seminole avoids it by throwing Sor back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seminole's elbow.
Seminole blocks a body shot from Sor.
I was talking to Sor's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seminole turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Seminole manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor parries the strikes from Seminole easily there. Seminole is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sor to escape.
Seminole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Seminole looks up at the clock and then as Sor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Seminole smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Seminole postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Seminole in side control, throwing shots but Sor defends.
Seminole landing strikes.
The ground and pound from Seminole seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Seminole working the head with strikes.
Seminole tries to score with some ground and pound. Sor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Seminole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Seminole lands an elbow.
Seminole sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Seminole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seminole scores with a couple of short elbows.
Seminole scoring with punches from side control.
Seminole throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sor regains half guard, as Seminole was trying to land strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Seminole.
Seminole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Seminole.
Seminole scores with a big shot! Sor's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Sor! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Seminole!
A very excited looking Chief Seminole 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Manners (ranked 2844 p4p, 2093 weight class) and Mister Liu (ranked 354 p4p, 274 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Manners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Liu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu throws a body punch but Manners moves out of range.
Manners 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.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manners is just out of range.
Manners went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Liu misses the body punch
and Manners counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manners misses with a kick to the body.
Manners lands with an uppercut that bounces Liu off the cage and back into range.
Liu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manners.
Liu throws a jab when Manners was well out of range.
Manners throws a nice head kick!
Liu moves out of range as Manners throws a body kick.
Liu is looking for the big counter here.
Liu scores with a jab. Manners acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manners throws a head kick but Liu moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu punishes Manners's body with a nice straight punch.
Liu throws a jab but it's blocked by Manners.
Manners keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manners clobbers Liu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manners takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.
Manners swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manners.
Manners throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Manners takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manners misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mister Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manners is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Manners tries to bum rush Liu with a series of wild strikes but Liu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manners throws a sloppy head kick and Liu moves out of range easily.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Manners's defenses.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manners manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Manners is just out of range.
Manners scores with a nice body kick.
Liu lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu swings for the body but Manners moves out of range.
Liu darts in looking for a takedown but Manners gets double underhooks and turns Liu into the cage.
As Liu looks to move away, Manners throws a big counter combo but Liu just gets out of the way.
Mister Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manners ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Manners is rocked!
Liu connects with a body shot.
Oh Manners is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Liu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Manners rather than just go for the knockout.
Liu lands with a right and another and another! Manners is in big trouble! Liu lands again and this time it's lights out for Manners! A quality knockout there for Liu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mister Liu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mister Liu made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chief Slayer (ranked 3416 p4p, 2618 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 384 p4p, 308 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slayer tries to avoid it but Spasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slayer to the ground. Slayer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slayer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Spas Spasov has been cut.
Spasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Chief Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Slayer misses.
Spasov moves out of range of the strikes.
Spasov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab by Slayer.
Spasov fails to land the takedown.
Chief Slayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Slayer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spasov is looking to clinch.
A nice combination there by Spasov.
Spasov dives in and grabs Slayer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slayer pushes down on Spasov's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that Slayer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer ducks under a wild hook from Spasov.
Spasov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spasov throws a combination. Slayer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spasov scores with a one two! Slayer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slayer works Spasov's body with a nice hook.
Slayer misses with an uppercut.
Slayer throws a lazy right hand but Spasov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer throws a hook but Spasov avoids it easily.
Spasov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slayer scores with a decent looking hook.
Spasov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Slayer jumps guard.
Spasov wants to stand but Slayer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spasov wants to stand but Slayer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slayer working for a triangle but Spasov defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Spasov pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov tries to stand but Slayer is controlling from the bottom.
Slayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spasov is aware though and is defending well.
Slayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spasov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slayer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spasov rolls with it to try and escape but Slayer cranks on the arm and Spasov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Slayer!
Chief Slayer gave a mention to Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 1004 p4p, 1606 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 160 p4p, 247 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him away.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Makaki Iii's defenses.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses its target.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahman doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Rahman 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.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him away.
Rahman takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rahman has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Rahman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman gets through Makaki Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii cracks Rahman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahman clinches.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Makaki Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahman avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Rahman avoids it.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Rahman walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Makaki Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahman avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Rahman's ribcage. Rahman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Makaki Iii circles away.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman with a jab.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Rahman's leg but Rahman calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makaki Iii tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick.
Rahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
Rahman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rahman is able to avoid easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Makaki Iii does it's job there.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Makaki Iii avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut there from Rahman.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Rahman defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Rahman throws a one two combo.
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Rahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman shoots in but Makaki Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick from Makaki Iii lands but Rahman takes it in his stride.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii tries to keep at a distance but Rahman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow over the top.
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Makaki Iii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman keeps control of Makaki Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Rahman backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Rahman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii swinging wildly here.
Makaki Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makaki Iii.
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahman lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahman.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow but it misses.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
An out of breath Yancy Makaki Iii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Martin Eugen had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 149.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Miguel Machin was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 2400 p4p, 682 weight class) and John Muir (ranked 306 p4p, 100 weight class). Panayotov comes to the cage accompanied by Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Muir!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Muir misses.
It looked like Panayotov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muir.
Muir connects with a right hand. Panayotov shakes it off.
Panayotov throws a lazy body kick
and Muir counters with a single leg into guard. Panayotov didn't expect that.
Panayotov 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Muir throws an elbow that misses. Panayotov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Muir's guard. Nice move by Panayotov!
Panayotov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muir has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panayotov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panayotov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir working a defensive guard but Panayotov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Panayotov slows the pace down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muir is looking for a sweep.
Panayotov taking a breather here.
Panayotov tries to move to mount but Muir blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Muir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muir tries to bench press Panayotov off him but Panayotov keeps the position.
Muir is letting Panayotov control him for a moment.
Panayotov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Muir tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muir is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panayotov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Muir is looking for a sweep. Panayotov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panayotov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Muir wants to improve his position but Panayotov is controlling well.
Panayotov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muir wants to control but Panayotov is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Muir
and Panayotov counters with an inside leg kick.
Muir catches Panayotov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muir thuds a left hand into Panayotov's body.
Panayotov scores with a head kick. Muir tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Muir takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Panayotov throws a lazy right hand but Muir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muir takes a swing at Panayotov's ribcage but misses.
Panayotov throws out a loose jab but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muir lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Muir just misses with a punch to the body.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Muir slips the punch.
Muir looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muir throws a lazy right hand but Panayotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panayotov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muir but Muir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Muir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panayotov lands a glancing blow to the side of Muir's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muir throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Muir misses with a looping right.
Panayotov looks to land a left hand but Muir moved out of range nicely.
Panayotov scores with a head kick.
Muir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panayotov looks to land a right hand but Muir moved out of range.
Muir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Nikolay Panayotov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panayotov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Muir misses.
Panayotov tries a head kick but it misses.
Muir throws out a counter right but Panayotov avoids it with no problem.
Muir misses with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Muir misses with a leg kick
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Muir scores with a punch to the head.
Muir throws a hook but Panayotov blocks it.
Muir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muir throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov throws a hook to the side of Muir's head but Muir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muir tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Muir.
Muir throws a combination that misses
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Panayotov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov slips under a jab.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Muir looks to land a right hand but Panayotov moved out of range.
Muir fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Panayotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Panayotov moves out of range of the leg kick from Muir.
Muir throws a hook but Panayotov avoids it easily.
Panayotov scores with a head kick.
Panayotov lands a jab.
Muir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muir misses with a looping right.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Muir manages to avoid it.
Panayotov misses with a hook.
Muir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panayotov's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muir misses with a takedown attempt
and Panayotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Muir misses the shot to the body.
Muir blocks the body kick.
Muir was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Muir throws a head kick that misses.
Muir throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Muir throws a poor cross that misses
and Panayotov counters with a left and a right that stings Muir.
That kick from Muir tenderised Panayotov's leg. Panayotov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muir throws a right and a left that Panayotov avoids nicely.
Panayotov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Muir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panayotov.
Muir wants to counter the offense by Panayotov and move into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov slips a straight right by Muir.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panayotov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panayotov moves away.
Muir throws a low kick, looking for Panayotov's leg but Panayotov calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Panayotov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muir.
Muir throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Panayotov swings for the body but Muir moves out of range.
Panayotov looks to land a combination. Muir sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muir.
John Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov defending well as Muir loads up on a big left hand.
Muir throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Panayotov counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov jabs Muir right on the nose. Muir blinks but takes it well.
A clash of legs there as Panayotov blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muir throws a solid leg kick but Panayotov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muir.
Panayotov is looking to counter the offense by Muir and move into the clinch.
Panayotov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Muir tries a low kick but Panayotov avoids it.
Panayotov scores with a jab.
Panayotov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muir misses with a shot to the body
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Muir swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Panayotov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Panayotov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muir throws a leg kick
and Panayotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muir attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panayotov misses with a hook. Muir ducked under it nicely.
Muir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panayotov.
Muir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Muir's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panayotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muir scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir with a nice calf kick.
Muir lands with a right hand.
Muir walks into a straight right hand from Panayotov.
Panayotov scores with a takedown into Muir's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Panayotov defends well.
Muir being controlled here, momentarily.
Panayotov wants to get up but he can't break Muir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Panayotov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panayotov tries to free his leg and advance position but Muir is retaining full guard.
Panayotov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panayotov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panayotov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panayotov is aware though and is defending well.
Muir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panayotov is one step ahead there.
Panayotov stays in close to Muir's body and controls the position.
Muir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Panayotov is aware though and is defending well.
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panayotov misses with a wild body shot.
Muir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Muir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panayotov is out of range.
Panayotov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muir counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov lands a right hook to the body.
Panayotov thuds his right hand into Muir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Muir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panayotov.
Panayotov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Muir throws the left hand but Panayotov avoids the punch easily.
Muir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panayotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panayotov is fending him off so far but Muir persists. Nope, Panayotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy right hand. Muir should have avoided that one.
Panayotov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muir throws an off balance right hand
and Panayotov counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muir swings widly with a right hand
and Panayotov counters with a nice body shot.
Muir scores with a shot to the body.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muir.
Muir misses with a hook. Panayotov ducked under it nicely.
Panayotov tries to counter by clinching up but Muir breaks away and moves out of range.
Muir jabs Panayotov right on the nose. Panayotov blinks but takes it well.
Panayotov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Muir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muir throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panayotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panayotov lands with a straight right. Muir didn't see that one coming.
John Muir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panayotov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Panayotov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 701 p4p, 712 weight class) and Athos Knox (ranked 89 p4p, 92 weight class). Knox has chosen Click Click Boom | Saliva as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Athos Knox!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox swings for the body but Rees Mogg moves out of range.
Rees Mogg throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Rees Mogg with an uppercut!
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rees Mogg lands an overhand right.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rees Mogg slips a straight right by Knox.
Rees Mogg tries to counter by clinching up but Knox breaks away and moves out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Rees Mogg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Rees Mogg slips a jab from Knox.
Rees Mogg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rees Mogg misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rees Mogg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rees Mogg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox thuds his right hand into Rees Mogg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rees Mogg gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Knox gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athos Knox!
Athos Knox is the new middleweight champion!
Athos Knox thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jacob Rees Mogg stepped up to the mic, saying 'Humpty Dumpty would approve.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Beukeboom (ranked 1223 p4p, 1734 weight class) and Kazimir Yakov (ranked 158 p4p, 217 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazimir Yakov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beukeboom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kazimir Yakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Yakov's shoulder, as Yakov tries to avoid the shot.
Yakov slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Yakov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Beukeboom to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kazimir Yakov has been cut.
Yakov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yakov lands a jab to the head.
Yakov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beukeboom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakov. Beukeboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yakov's head.
Yakov throws a low kick, looking for Beukeboom's leg but Beukeboom calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Yakov misses
and Beukeboom counters with a crisp right that sends Yakov to the canvas! Beukeboom follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Beukeboom!
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