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RRFC 53: Shabazz vs Himes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Nogueira Aldo (ranked 3934 p4p, 7071 weight class) and Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 180 p4p, 228 weight class). Fujinuma has chosen Yooooooooo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujinuma's sensitive parts.
A nice combination there by Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo defends well and Fujinuma ends up having to push Nogueira Aldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Nogueira Aldo's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nogueira Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fujinuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Fujinuma. Fujinuma maintains the clinch.
Fujinuma can't get the takedown.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Fujinuma wants a takedown.
Nogueira Aldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujinuma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujinuma wants to take the fight to the mat but Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinuma works on Nogueira Aldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nogueira Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but Fujinuma is blocking nicely.
Nogueira Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira Aldo lands a knee to the body.
Fujinuma wants a takedown but no success here.
Fujinuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nogueira Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fujinuma goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fujinuma looks winded!
Nogueira Aldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujinuma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujinuma's back!
Nogueira Aldo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira Aldo doesn't have the hooks in and Fujinuma manages to turn into his guard.
Nogueira Aldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fujinuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira Aldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma has gone for a leg lock! Nogueira Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fujinuma's guard.
Fujinuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nogueira Aldo defends well.
Fujinuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nogueira Aldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fujinuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nogueira Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fujinuma, up you get!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nogueira Aldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujinuma's head.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujinuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab.
Nogueira Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fujinuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nogueira Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo with a nice calf kick.
Fujinuma throws a hook to the side of Nogueira Aldo's head but Nogueira Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a body kick but Fujinuma moved away.
Nogueira Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujinuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Nogueira Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo gets caught napping as Fujinuma dives in and scores a takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to retain guard.
Nogueira Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira Aldo keeping full guard, as Fujinuma tries to pass.
Fujinuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira Aldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira Aldo has escaped and now he's on top!
Nogueira Aldo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujinuma's head.
Fujinuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujinuma tries to clinch up but Nogueira Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujinuma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujinuma shoots in but no luck this time.
Fujinuma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fujinuma connects with a right hand. Nogueira Aldo shakes it off.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujinuma shoots in looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fujinuma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nogueira Aldo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fujinuma manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo throws a one two combo.
Fujinuma dives in and grabs Nogueira Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo pushes down on Fujinuma's head and hops out.
Nogueira Aldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Fujinuma in the body.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that Fujinuma semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujinuma blocks a head kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a one two! Fujinuma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 Fujinuma is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Nogueira Aldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujinuma is breathing heavily.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Fujinuma wants to clinch up but Nogueira Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo clinches.
Nogueira Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
Fujinuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira Aldo prevents it.
Fujinuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nogueira Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nogueira Aldo jabs Fujinuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira Aldo sprawls well. Nogueira Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujinuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nogueira Aldo!
Nogueira Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira Aldo. No joy for Fujinuma on that attempt.
Fujinuma darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Fujinuma into the cage.
Fujinuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fujinuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy body kick from Nogueira Aldo
and Fujinuma counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujinuma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nogueira Aldo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fujinuma but great work by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo controlling the position from side mount.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to get an arm triangle but Fujinuma is defending well.
Fujinuma seems a little lost for a moment, as Nogueira Aldo dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma is trying to improve his position.
Nogueira Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujinuma can do to turn this around?
Fujinuma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nogueira Aldo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fujinuma looking for submissions off his back.
Fujinuma actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira Aldo controlling the pace.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to control. Fujinuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujinuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira Aldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nogueira Aldo stands up from half guard.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Nogueira Aldo lands.
Nogueira Aldo gets a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fujinuma is defending well for now.
Nogueira Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Fujinuma's takedown attempt.
Fujinuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira Aldo. No joy for Fujinuma on that attempt.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a good jab.
Nogueira Aldo throws a series of strikes that have Fujinuma backpedaling.
Nogueira Aldo delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fujinuma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Nogueira Aldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Fujinuma moves out of range.
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice hook to Fujinuma's body. Fujinuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo gets a clinch.
Fujinuma can't get the takedown.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fujinuma has Nogueira Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujinuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to control Fujinuma's arms but Fujinuma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nogueira Aldo has his back to the cage.
Nogueira Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujinuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinuma walks into a jab.
Fujinuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Fujinuma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nogueira Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira Aldo throws a combination. Fujinuma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fujinuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a punch to the head.
Fujinuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Nogueira Aldo finish him?
Nogueira Aldo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fujinuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira Aldo makes his way to full guard, as Fujinuma worked for a kimura.
Nogueira Aldo is looking for a triangle but Fujinuma pushes his legs off easily.
Fujinuma seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira Aldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira Aldo has escaped and now he's on top!
Nogueira Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fujinuma, up you get!
Fujinuma has a takedown stuffed.
Fujinuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nogueira Aldo clobbers Fujinuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fujinuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fujinuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nogueira Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fujinuma has him pressed against the cage.
Fujinuma turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nogueira Aldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Nogueira Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Fujinuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fujinuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira Aldo manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo has one foot on Fujinuma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nogueira Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hajimaro Fujinuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira Aldo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fujinuma is trying to break free.
Nogueira Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fujinuma.
Fujinuma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nogueira Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nogueira Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nogueira Aldo 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
After winning the bout, Anderson Nogueira Aldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Murray (ranked 3732 p4p, 25193 weight class) and Greg Bustack (ranked 417 p4p, 618 weight class). Murray comes into the arena with Suffer Well blaring out of the sound system. Greg Bustack struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Greg Bustack!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray lands a big shot that drops Bustack! Can he finish him?
Bustack is rocked!
 It looks like Greg Bustack has been cut.
Murray thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bustack is still in real trouble! Can Murray finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bustack is trying to escape and Murray transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bustack is forced to tap! Nice work there by Murray! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Murray!
Jack Murray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Averescu (ranked 2391 p4p, 3211 weight class) and Danilo Hooper (ranked 340 p4p, 435 weight class). Danilo Hooper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dan Averescu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Averescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danilo Hooper!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Averescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Hooper closes the distance but Averescu moves to the side
and Averescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Hooper.
Hooper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Averescu.
Averescu darts in and clinches Hooper up against the cage.
Hooper tries to land knees in the clinch but Averescu avoids the damage to the body.
Hooper letting Averescu take a breather here.
Hooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hooper manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hooper.
Averescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hooper misses with an uppercut
and Averescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Averescu tries to clinch but Hooper is having none of it.
Averescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hooper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Hooper both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Danilo Hooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hooper walks into a straight right hand from Averescu.
Hooper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hooper has Averescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Averescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hooper.
Hooper tries to circle away but Averescu has him pinned against the cage.
Averescu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper misses with the head strike.
Averescu breaks from the clinch.
Averescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hooper takes a swing at Averescu's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Averescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Averescu breaks the clinch.
Hooper moves to clinch but Averescu breaks away
and Averescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Hooper is rocked!
Hooper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Averescu finish him?
Averescu moves in close and cracks Hooper with a massive right hand! Hooper, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Averescu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Averescu!
In his post fight interview, Dan Averescu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Train (ranked 3772 p4p, 5640 weight class) and Shane Palumbo (ranked 383 p4p, 477 weight class). Shane Palumbo 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Palumbo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palumbo misses with a few strikes there.
Train showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palumbo.
Train dives in and scores a takedown into Palumbo's guard.
Train is in close to Palumbo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palumbo wants to stand and escape but Train is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Train working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Train 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.
Train throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Train drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Train jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palumbo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Train controls the pace.
Train trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Train in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Train works over Palumbo with some ground and pound from guard.
Train lands a couple of elbows.
Train working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Palumbo's head.
Train wants to control from the top but Palumbo keeps moving.
Train sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palumbo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Train. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train trying to control but Palumbo is working from the bottom.
Train seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Train postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Train postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Train controlling from the top position.
Train trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shane Palumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Palumbo sprawls well initially but Train persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Palumbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Train.
Train throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Train sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palumbo defending well though.
Train seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Palumbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Train.
Train sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Train thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palumbo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Palumbo taking some punishment here, with Train in his half guard.
It looks like Shane Palumbo has been cut.
Train throwing shots but Palumbo is blocking nicely.
Train lands strikes from half guard.
Train working the head and body with strikes.
That has opened up Shane Palumbo's cut even more.
Train is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Train dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Palumbo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palumbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Palumbo, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Train.
Palumbo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palumbo wants it to stay on the feet.
Palumbo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Train misses with a double jab.
Train shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Palumbo.
Train loses concentration momentarily and Palumbo pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Train crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Palumbo finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Palumbo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marv Nemera (ranked 1927 p4p, 2730 weight class) and Bobby LeBeau (ranked 242 p4p, 339 weight class). Marv Nemera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marv Nemera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from LeBeau does no damage.
LeBeau lands with an uppercut that bounces Nemera off the cage and back into range.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LeBeau throws a series of strikes that have Nemera backpedaling.
LeBeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Nemera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Nemera's head coaches at Genesis that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nemera throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBeau.
Nemera throws a head kick that misses.
LeBeau moves away from the strike by Nemera.
LeBeau throws out a counter right but Nemera avoids it with no problem.
LeBeau throws a hook but Nemera avoids it easily.
Nemera misses with a takedown attempt - LeBeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBeau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LeBeau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
LeBeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nemera scores with a sloppy right hand. LeBeau should have avoided that one.
It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LeBeau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nemera just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nemera misses.
LeBeau counters with a body kick.
Nemera looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
Nemera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nemera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nemera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nemera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nemera throws a body shot but no joy.
Nemera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nemera seems to be looking for submissions.
Nemera is looking for a kimura here.
LeBeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemera is looking for a kimura here.
Nemera seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau wants to get back to full guard.
LeBeau is defending against the submission attempts here by Nemera.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nemera in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is trying to stand back up but Nemera is controlling him
Nemera seems to be working for a kimura but LeBeau defends the submission attempt.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet.
Nemera is working for a submission of some sort.
Nemera prevents LeBeau from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nemera trying to control from half guard but LeBeau is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nemera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LeBeau throws out the jab.
LeBeau blocks a head kick by Nemera.
LeBeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nemera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBeau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nemera with a body shot.
Nemera misses the shot to the body.
LeBeau misses with a looping right.
LeBeau throws a combination. Nemera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by LeBeau.
LeBeau connects with a looping right hand.
Nemera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nemera. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from LeBeau.
Nemera fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marv Nemera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby LeBeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nemera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nemera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
LeBeau cracks Nemera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nemera slips under a jab from LeBeau.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeBeau lands a jab-cross combination.
Nemera takes a swing at LeBeau's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from LeBeau both land. Nice combination.
Nemera misses with a head kick.
LeBeau connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nemera. Nemera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nemera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LeBeau back to the cage. Nemera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
LeBeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBeau connects with a looping right hand.
Nemera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nemera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LeBeau throws a body punch but Nemera moves out of range.
LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemera fails to land the takedown.
Nemera throws a lazy right hand but LeBeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - LeBeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LeBeau lands an overhand right.
Nemera tests LeBeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for LeBeau.
Nemera lands a nice shot that snaps LeBeau's head back.
LeBeau is rocked!
LeBeau moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
LeBeau punishes Nemera's body with a nice straight punch.
LeBeau lands a nice shot that snaps Nemera's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from LeBeau both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Nemera misses.
Nemera misses with a takedown attempt
and LeBeau counters with a series of strikes. Nemera will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Nemera's shoulder, as Nemera tries to avoid the shot.
Nemera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marv Nemera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that Nemera avoids nicely.
Nemera throws a leg kick but LeBeau checks it.
LeBeau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nemera.
A lazy left from LeBeau finds it's target.
LeBeau tries to clinch but Nemera is having none of it.
Nemera shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau shows good takedown defense.
LeBeau lands a really nice looking cross but Nemera seems unphased.
Nemera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LeBeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemera throws out the jab.
LeBeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nemera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nemera lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Bobby LeBeau's cut even more.
Some wild striking there from LeBeau.
As LeBeau looks to move away, Nemera throws a big counter combo but LeBeau just gets out of the way.
LeBeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Nemera is just out of range.
Nemera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in LeBeau's half guard.
LeBeau is looking to escape.
LeBeau is defending against the submission attempts here by Nemera.
Nemera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LeBeau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nemera.
LeBeau wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so LeBeau is just riding it out for now. Nemera eventually gives up the hold.
Nemera prevents LeBeau from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBeau manages to get to full guard.
LeBeau keeping moving, preventing Nemera from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby LeBeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
LeBeau avoids the head kick by Nemera.
Nemera lands with an uppercut that bounces LeBeau off the cage and back into range.
LeBeau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nemera is fending him off so far but LeBeau persists. Nope, Nemera circles away and we're back to standing.
Nemera scores with a shot to the body.
Nemera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nemera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed LeBeau momentarily.
LeBeau cracks Nemera with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nemera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBeau.
LeBeau blocks a head kick by Nemera.
Nemera throws a body punch but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau lands a slapping body shot.
LeBeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
LeBeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nemera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBeau misses with a wild body shot.
Nemera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nemera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBeau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nemera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBeau jabs at Nemera's body.
LeBeau misses with a looping left.
LeBeau scores with a one two! Nemera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeBeau connects with a body shot.
LeBeau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nemera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LeBeau looks to land a combination but Nemera avoids it well.
LeBeau turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LeBeau stuffs the takedown.
LeBeau tries to clinch but Nemera moves out of range.
Nemera tests LeBeau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nemera loads up on a big right hand but LeBeau slips the punch.
Nemera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau is looking to escape.
Nemera wants to free his trapped foot but LeBeau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau tries to kick Nemera off but Nemera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau is not content to let Nemera control the position.
Nemera is trying to work for a kimura but LeBeau is defending well.
LeBeau looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LeBeau scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau missing with a left hand there. Nemera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBeau lands with an uppercut that bounces Nemera off the cage and back into range.
Nemera tries to move into range but LeBeau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeBeau has closed the distance and engaged Nemera in a clinch.
Nemera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but LeBeau is defending well.
LeBeau manages to break the clinch.
LeBeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nemera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBeau.
Nemera throwing a counter right hand but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
Nemera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeBeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBeau throws a hook but Nemera avoids it easily.
Nemera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeBeau is able to avoid easily.
Nemera throws an overhand right that lands on LeBeau's shoulder, as LeBeau tries to avoid the shot.
LeBeau scores with a jab. Nemera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Nemera moves out of range.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Nemera avoids the punch easily.
Nemera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Nemera backs off LeBeau throws a huge counter combo but Nemera manages to avoid it all.
Nemera ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Bobby LeBeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nemera looks to land a left hand but LeBeau moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nemera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeBeau jabs Nemera right on the nose. Nemera blinks but takes it well.
LeBeau scoring well with a low kick there.
Nemera loads up on a big right hand but LeBeau slips the punch.
LeBeau with a hook.
Nemera tried to score with a low kick but LeBeau checks it.
LeBeau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nemera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marv Nemera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nemera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nemera is looking for a counter combo.
Nemera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
LeBeau lands with a straight right. Nemera didn't see that one coming.
LeBeau is looking to clinch.
Nemera misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nemera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marv Nemera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nemera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby LeBeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LeBeau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby LeBeau!
Bobby LeBeau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zach Collins (ranked 1690 p4p, 1955 weight class) and Adam Johnson (ranked 191 p4p, 219 weight class). Adam Johnson 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Collins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Johnson is trying to keep an underhook but Collins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing that Collins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson looking for subs off his back but Collins has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Collins passes to side control.
Collins trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collins's best efforts.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Collins drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Collins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
Johnson is rocked!
Collins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins lands a big shot to the head and Johnson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zach Collins!
Zach Collins spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Etebo (ranked 1582 p4p, 1156 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 187 p4p, 130 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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280
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Semi Etebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etebo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Etebo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Etebo with a nice cross.
Etebo scores with a nice right hand.
Etebo throws out a powerful jab.
Semi Etebo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Etebo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etebo misses with a body shot.
Leal unleashes a big counter combination but Etebo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Etebo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leal. Leal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Etebo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo cracks Leal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Etebo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Etebo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leal was well out of range. Poor timing from Etebo.
It seemed like Leal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Etebo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Etebo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leal. Leal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leal takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etebo throws a jab when Leal was well out of range.
Etebo connects with the punch.
Etebo throws a poor cross that misses
and Leal counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Etebo. Those never looked like landing.
Leal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Etebo cracks Leal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Etebo throws a nice looking combination but Leal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Etebo.
Nice shot by Etebo.
Jab from Etebo.
Nice shot lands for Etebo.
A combination from Etebo does no damage.
Etebo with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from Etebo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etebo throws out a loose jab but Leal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leal shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Etebo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Etebo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leal! But no joy.
Etebo throws a jab but it's blocked by Leal.
Leal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Etebo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leal moves away.
Leal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Etebo misses with a left hand
and Leal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Semi Etebo has been cut.
Etebo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leal.
Etebo just misses with a punch to the body.
Leal throws out a counter right but Etebo avoids it with no problem.
Etebo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Etebo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Semi Etebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Etebo coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etebo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Etebo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Etebo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leal.
Etebo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leal.
Leal on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Etebo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Donk. Etebo catches Leal right on the button with a cross.
Etebo with a nice cross.
The fighters circle momentarily. Etebo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Semi Etebo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Semi Etebo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Etebo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Leal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Etebo has got the better of the exchanges.
Etebo throws a looping overhand right but Leal ducks down to avoid it.
Etebo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Etebo misses with a body shot.
Leal is looking for the big counter here.
Etebo throws a hook but Leal blocks it.
Etebo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Etebo scores with a jab. Leal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etebo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Etebo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nathan Leal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leal moves out of range as Etebo strikes.
Etebo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Etebo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Etebo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leal's head.
Etebo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leal slips a jab from Etebo.
Etebo throws a shot from downtown. Leal moves away and avoids it.
Etebo misses the jab.
Leal throws out a counter right but Etebo avoids it with no problem.
Etebo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Etebo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leal can do to turn this around?
Etebo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Leal counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Etebo off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Leal follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Etebo was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Leal!
Nathan Leal opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kiril Bohizdar (ranked 258 p4p, 1028 weight class) and Boy Bawang (ranked 15 p4p, 56 weight class). Kiril Bohizdar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boy Bawang's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiril Bohizdar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bawang!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohizdar lands a front kick.
No joy there for Bohizdar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bohizdar dives in and scores a takedown into Bawang's guard.
Bohizdar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bohizdar advances to half guard.
Bawang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bohizdar is working away from the top position though.
Bohizdar controlling the action here.
Bohizdar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bawang missing with punches from the bottom.
Bohizdar seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohizdar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bawang!
Bawang has given up his back. Will we see Bohizdar going for some submissions?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bohizdar is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Bawang won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bohizdar off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kiril Bohizdar!
Kiril Bohizdar retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Kiril Bohizdar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Boy Bawang spoke after the fight, saying 'tang ina nyo lahat!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 225 p4p, 850 weight class) and Daniel Himes (ranked 33 p4p, 119 weight class). Himes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Oasis - Supersonic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Himes!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz wants to clinch
and Himes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shabazz misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Himes! But no joy.
Shabazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Himes.
Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick.
Himes misses with a looping right.
Shabazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shabazz scores with a head kick. Himes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Daniel Himes has been cut.
Shabazz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Himes tries to keep at a distance but Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Himes takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shabazz.
A nice left hand lands by Shabazz.
Himes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shabazz tries to work over Himes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Himes takes a shot to the head.
Shabazz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shabazz.
Himes looks winded!
Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Himes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shabazz pushes Himes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Himes avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Himes is trying to stall.
Himes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Himes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Himes tries to land a knee to the head but Shabazz blocks with his arms.
Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shabazz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Himes's efforts to push away.
Himes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himes prevents a body shot from Shabazz.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Himes is trying to stall.
Shabazz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shabazz has Himes pressed against the cage, preventing Himes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shabazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
Himes blocks the elbow strike.
Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Himes avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz presses Himes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Himes blocks the elbow strike.
Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Shabazz.
Shabazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabazz lands a left hand.
Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
Himes is looking to break free of the clinch but Shabazz has double underhooks.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Himes's elbow.
Shabazz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shabazz landing knees to the head.
Himes tries a body shot but Shabazz blocks it.
Shabazz lands with a right to the head.
Shabazz managing to block the knees to the body from Himes.
Himes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shabazz has him pressed against the cage.
Shabazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
Shabazz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz tries to work over Himes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shabazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Himes blocks it with crossed arms.
Shabazz lands with a short shot to the head.
Shabazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Himes.
Shabazz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Himes working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shabazz.
Himes tries to land a knee to the head but Shabazz blocks with his arms.
Shabazz can't find room to land a body shot as Himes controls the action.
Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
Himes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shabazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shabazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shabazz.
Himes is looking to break free of the clinch but Shabazz has double underhooks.
Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
Shabazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Himes's head.
Shabazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Himes backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shabazz.
Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Himes's face.
Shabazz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shabazz presses Himes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shabazz lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Himes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shabazz.
Shabazz throws a wild body kick that Himes sees coming a mile off.
As Shabazz backs off Himes throws a huge counter combo but Shabazz manages to avoid it all.
Shabazz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Shabazz.
Shabazz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Himes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shabazz. Shabazz obviously looking to wear him down.
Shabazz batters Himes with a massive right followed by a huge left! Himes is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Shabazz lands a final crushing right hand to drop Himes to the mat with a gruesome thud! Shabazz is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rahim Shabazz!
Rahim Shabazz retains his light heavyweight title!
Rahim Shabazz made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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