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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 2827 p4p, 3019 weight class) and Zuillnic Canto (ranked 358 p4p, 379 weight class). Leighton comes to the cage accompanied by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuillnic Canto!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leighton circles away quickly and effectively.
Leighton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Canto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leighton under the eye.
Canto misses with a series of wild punches.
Leighton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Canto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leighton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Leighton slips under a jab.
Canto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leighton manages to avoid it.
Leighton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Canto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto misses the body punch
and Leighton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leighton.
Leighton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leighton has managed to get both his arms back between Canto's legs - danger averted.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Canto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canto is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canto has escaped and now he's on top!
Leighton keeping full guard, as Canto tries to pass.
Canto is still trying to improve position.
Canto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leighton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Canto passes Leighton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto wants to free his trapped foot but Leighton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Leighton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canto uses his free foot to push down on Leighton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leighton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Leighton has worked his arm free - good work by Leighton!
Canto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Canto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Canto is trying to get an arm triangle but Leighton is defending well.
Leighton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Canto's best efforts.
Canto stops Leighton from getting back to his feet.
Canto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leighton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canto.
Canto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Leighton reverses the position - he's now on top in Canto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Canto dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canto passes Leighton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canto is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Leighton has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Canto is in a lot of trouble! Leighton is straining to finish and he's done it! Canto taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliott Leighton!
An out of breath Eliott Leighton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Zuillnic Canto spoke after the fight, saying 'F*ck you all.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conor OShea (ranked 2304 p4p, 4469 weight class) and Pete Vonshredder (ranked 327 p4p, 533 weight class). Vonshredder has chosen Nobody Speak as his entrance music. Pete Vonshredder is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pete Vonshredder!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonshredder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OShea was well out of range. Poor timing from Vonshredder.
OShea moves out of range as Vonshredder strikes.
OShea moves out of range of the strikes.
OShea ducks under a wild hook from Vonshredder.
It looked like OShea was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OShea missing with a left hand there. Vonshredder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vonshredder lands the left hand.
Vonshredder defending well as OShea loads up on a big left hand.
OShea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OShea scores with a three punch combo!
OShea stuns Vonshredder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OShea shoots in and drives through. Vonshredder sprawls well.
OShea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vonshredder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vonshredder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OShea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vonshredder scrambles back to his feet.
Vonshredder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from OShea.
OShea throws a hook but Vonshredder blocks it.
Vonshredder misses with a takedown attempt - OShea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OShea looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vonshredder wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and OShea manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea 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.
OShea seems to be working for a kimura but Vonshredder defends the submission attempt.
Vonshredder is not content to let OShea control the position.
OShea trying to pass the guard but Vonshredder defending well.
OShea seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea seems to be working for a kimura but Vonshredder defends the submission attempt.
OShea trying to control from Vonshredder's half guard. Vonshredder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vonshredder keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
OShea looking to pass the guard.
Vonshredder keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vonshredder can do anything to dispel that myth.
OShea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder is looking to stand up but OShea isn't so interested in that idea.
Vonshredder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A shot in the inside from OShea.
Vonshredder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vonshredder throws a series of punches but OShea avoids them all with ease.
Vonshredder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vonshredder tries to clinch but OShea moves out of range.
OShea throws a big counter combination but Vonshredder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OShea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vonshredder backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vonshredder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vonshredder.
A head kick misses from OShea.
Vonshredder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonshredder looks to land a left hand but OShea moved out of range nicely.
OShea works over Vonshredder's head and body with a nice combination.
OShea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vonshredder.
 Vonshredder is rocked!
OShea cracks Vonshredder's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Vonshredder slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before OShea can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor OShea!
Conor OShea managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 2125 p4p, 1590 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 221 p4p, 180 weight class). Mono Loco 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot misses with a looping left.
Shot throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loco tries to counter with a takedown but Shot is quick to defend against it.
Shot throws an off balance right hand
and Loco counters with a single leg into guard. Shot didn't expect that.
Shot wants to hit a sweep here but Loco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shot there!
Shot wants to hold on but Loco pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shot to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shot trying to control the hands but Loco won't let him.
Loco controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shot is really stuck here.
Loco biding his time, looking for the opening.
Loco seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shot for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Shot's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shot trying to control the hands but Loco breaks the grip.
Shot is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Loco gets his way!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Loco looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot trying to control the position but Loco manages to sink in the hooks.
Shot has hold of Loco's leg, trying to break free but it's let Loco lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Shot is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Loco throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mono Loco!
A relieved looking Mono Loco 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 1981 p4p, 1722 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 250 p4p, 214 weight class). Biernat has chosen Ballroom Blitz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mateusz Biernat 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seehaver misses with a takedown attempt - Biernat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Biernat instigates a clinch.
Seehaver tries to score a body lock takedown but Biernat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seehaver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biernat has Seehaver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seehaver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seehaver wants to take the fight to the mat but Biernat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seehaver is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biernat is defending well.
Seehaver is looking for a takedown.
Biernat is stalling here.
Seehaver tries to score a body lock takedown but Biernat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat breaks from the clinch.
Seehaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seehaver thows a leg kick but Biernat checks it
and Biernat counters with a two punch combo.
Seehaver looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Biernat.
Seehaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seehaver.
Seehaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biernat is fending him off so far but Seehaver persists. Nope, Biernat circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Seehaver is predictable there
and Biernat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Biernat drives through and clinches with Seehaver against the cage.
Seehaver has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Biernat regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seehaver is controlling him.
Seehaver advances to half guard.
Seehaver seems to be looking for submissions.
Seehaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biernat keeps working.
Seehaver stops Biernat from getting back to his feet.
Seehaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biernat keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seehaver in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Biernat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seehaver is working for a submission of some sort.
Biernat is trying to stand up here but Seehaver is controlling him well.
Seehaver wants to control but Biernat is keeping him busy.
Seehaver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura but Biernat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seehaver to get the leverage.
Seehaver slows the pace down in half guard.
Seehaver stops Biernat from getting back to his feet.
Seehaver wants to work for an arm triangle but Biernat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seehaver in particular looking to stall.
Seehaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biernat defends it well.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Biernat defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biernat is trying to stand back up but Seehaver is controlling him
Seehaver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biernat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seehaver is looking to take a break and control but Biernat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seehaver is working for a kimura but Biernat is defending it quite comfortably.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seehaver trying to control from half guard but Biernat is working away.
Biernat pushes Seehaver off looking to stand but Seehaver dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateusz Biernat 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.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Seehaver dives in and grabs Biernat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Biernat pushes down on Seehaver's head and hops out.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat lands a head shot.
Seehaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Seehaver feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Biernat wants to stand and escape but Seehaver is having none of it.
Seehaver passes Biernat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Seehaver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biernat pushes Seehaver off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver has a takedown stuffed.
Biernat stuffs the takedown attempt from Seehaver. Seehaver gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
Seehaver fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
Seehaver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Biernat.
Biernat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seehaver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seehaver.
Seehaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Biernat's waist but Biernat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seehaver off to one side.
Biernat unleashes a big counter combination but Seehaver bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biernat lands a brutal head kick. Seehaver looks out on his feet and Biernat throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mateusz Biernat!
Mateusz Biernat seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 1081 p4p, 979 weight class) and Evgenii Mamchenko (ranked 145 p4p, 131 weight class). Klos comes to the cage accompanied by Our Father Enki. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evgenii Mamchenko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamchenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mamchenko manages to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko keeping hold of Klos's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos is trying to control the action in half guard but Mamchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.
Klos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mamchenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klos.
Klos is thwarting Mamchenko's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos is thwarting Mamchenko's attempts to control the position.
Mamchenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Klos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mamchenko controlling the position well.
Klos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mamchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
Mamchenko is looking to improve his position.
Mamchenko is looking to escape.
Mamchenko wants to control but Klos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mamchenko gets back to full guard.
Mamchenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos landing some decent shots from guard.
Mamchenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klos stops Mamchenko from standing up.
Klos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mamchenko's head.
Klos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klos wanted to stand there but Mamchenko had control of the position.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Klos landing some decent shots from guard.
Mamchenko seems keen to control Klos's posture.
Klos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Klos preventing the sweep.
Mamchenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Klos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Klos controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko wants to stand but Klos is controlling the position.
Mamchenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mamchenko working a defensive guard here.
Klos trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamchenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Klos was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamchenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamchenko wants to control from the top but Klos keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klos fails to land with a series of punches.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Mamchenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Klos's half guard.
Mamchenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cal Klos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mamchenko connects with a nice short shot to Klos's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko is pressing down on Klos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klos is holding on for now.
Mamchenko stalling away here and it's allowed Klos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko wants to pass the guard but Klos is keeping the position.
Mamchenko trying to control but Klos is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Klos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mamchenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klos preventing the sweep.
Klos scoring with some ground and pound.
Mamchenko controls Klos momentarily but Klos frees himself.
Mamchenko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Klos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamchenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mamchenko tries to get to full guard but Klos has control of the leg.
Klos winds up and cracks Mamchenko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mamchenko trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Klos manages to pass to mount!
Klos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mamchenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Klos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mamchenko is in a horrible position here. Klos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamchenko is looking to improve his position but Klos isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is squirming around, avoiding Klos's attempts to control the action.
Mamchenko taking shots to the head.
Mamchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mamchenko trying desperately to get to his feet.
Klos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mamchenko wants to hold on but Klos pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Klos cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mamchenko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mamchenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mamchenko trying to control but Klos postures up.
Klos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mamchenko can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko tries to roll over but Klos keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Klos there.
Mamchenko keeping control of the position.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
Klos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klos controlling the action here.
Klos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Klos dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Klos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Klos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mamchenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mamchenko throws a right hand that Klos ducks under and follows up with a left that Klos also avoids with ease.
It looked like Klos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klos connects with a single shot there.
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamchenko.
Klos jabs Mamchenko right on the nose. Mamchenko blinks but takes it well.
Klos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mamchenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Mamchenko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klos looks up at the clock and then as Mamchenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Klos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mamchenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Klos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamchenko is trying to stand.
Mamchenko wants to sweep but Klos has passed to side control!
Klos is putting a hurting on Mamchenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mamchenko tries to bench press Klos off him but Klos keeps the position.
Klos working away.
Mamchenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Klos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Klos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamchenko is trying to control Klos's posture but Klos avoids it.
Mamchenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamchenko is looking to reverse the position.
Mamchenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Klos scoring with punches and elbows.
Mamchenko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Klos connects with a decent elbow.
Klos gets to mount! Mamchenko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Klos with the ground and pound from mount.
Klos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mamchenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mamchenko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Klos in his half guard.
Mamchenko is looking for a sweep. Klos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klos is keen to just control but Mamchenko is a slippery customer.
Mamchenko taking some punishment here, with Klos in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Klos connects with a nice short shot to Mamchenko's temple.
Klos seems to be working for a kimura but Mamchenko defends the submission attempt.
Klos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamchenko tries to roll over but Klos keeps him under control.
Mamchenko pushes Klos off looking to stand but Klos dives back in and keeps control.
Mamchenko wants to improve his position but Klos is controlling well.
Mamchenko is not content to let Klos control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evgenii Mamchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Klos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mamchenko is in trouble now - Klos has advanced to mount!
Mamchenko is looking to improve his position but Klos isn't that keen on the idea.
Mamchenko wants to hold on but Klos pushes him away.
Klos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamchenko is looking to escape.
BOOM! Klos connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Klos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klos 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos!
After winning the bout, Cal Klos 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 Thomas Maeda (ranked 975 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Kurt Jackson (ranked 132 p4p, 179 weight class). Maeda comes to the cage accompanied by Submission. Jackson has chosen Ladies & Gentlemen as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Maeda tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Maeda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maeda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Maeda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson wants to counter the offense by Maeda and move into the clinch position.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Maeda.
Maeda defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
Maeda scores with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maeda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Maeda throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Maeda jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Maeda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Maeda manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Maeda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Maeda is controlling him well.
Maeda seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Maeda prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Maeda is nestled in close to Jackson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maeda lands a nice short elbow.
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maeda is working for a kimura but Jackson is defending it quite comfortably.
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maeda slips a nice elbow through Jackson's hands, connecting with Jackson's forehead.
Maeda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maeda wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Maeda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maeda looks to land a strike but Jackson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Maeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson is pulling down on Maeda's head to control his posture.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Maeda can't escape the position.
Maeda is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Maeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Maeda actively working from the bottom here.
Maeda trying to control here.
Jackson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maeda controls his leg.
Maeda tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
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 Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Maeda saw that one coming.
Maeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Maeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Maeda shakes it off.
Maeda works the jab nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to keep Maeda in close.
Maeda is in close to Jackson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Maeda isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Maeda from controlling successfully.
Maeda trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
Jackson wants to stand but Maeda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson gets to his feet - Maeda follows without any prompting.
Kurt Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maeda connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maeda connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
Maeda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maeda misses with a double jab.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Kurt Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maeda walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Maeda misses the target.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Maeda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maeda. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maeda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maeda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maeda.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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 Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Maeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maeda.
Maeda moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Maeda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Maeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Maeda lands a body shot.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maeda misses the shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Maeda lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Maeda avoids nicely.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson kicks Maeda off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maeda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maeda lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Maeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson throws a hook but Maeda avoids it easily.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maeda. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Maeda misses with a straight left.
Maeda just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Maeda slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maeda finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Kurt Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maeda fails to land the takedown.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Maeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Maeda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Maeda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Maeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maeda pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Maeda!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thomas Maeda waved his t-shirt featuring Kore Fight Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Kluba (ranked 777 p4p, 946 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 128 p4p, 155 weight class). Kluba comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss The Girl. McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kluba.
A slow jab from Kluba misses its intended target.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Kluba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonnell is looking to slow Kluba down with leg kicks.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Kluba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Kluba ducks down to avoid it.
Kluba misses with a straight right.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Kluba.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Kluba moved away.
Kluba moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a hook.
McDonnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Sebastian Kluba has been cut.
Kluba clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonnell moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Kluba down.
McDonnell moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kluba tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Kluba misses with a body shot
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Kluba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kluba loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
Kluba avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
As McDonnell looks to move away, Kluba throws a big counter combo but McDonnell just gets out of the way.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell thuds a left hand into Kluba's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kluba misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonnell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Kluba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Kluba misses with a wild combination.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
Kluba defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kluba. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
Kluba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Kluba moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Kluba moves out of range.
McDonnell tries to bum rush Kluba with a series of wild strikes but Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba misses with a looping right.
McDonnell throws a nice head kick!
Kluba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 Kluba is rocked!
Sebastian Kluba's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kluba misses with a looping left.
McDonnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kluba ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Kluba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kluba misses with a double jab
and McDonnell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McDonnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kluba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kluba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kluba's knee momentarily.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Kluba misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kluba throws a hook but McDonnell avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Kluba.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McDonnell swings for the body but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
Kluba checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kluba there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kluba avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a jab right on the kisser.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kluba.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kluba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonnell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Kluba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluba throws a right and a left that McDonnell avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDonnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Kluba's head but Kluba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell wants to slow Kluba down by chopping away at his legs.
Kluba throws a big counter combination but McDonnell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kluba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonnell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell lands a head kick. Kluba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kluba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonnell on the side of the head.
Kluba lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kluba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Kluba does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kluba looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kluba.
McDonnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Kluba to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluba should have avoided that one.
Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell lands a slapping body shot.
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Cory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Kluba.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kluba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kluba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kluba tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kluba checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonnell cracks Kluba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kluba misses the jab.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kluba throws a right hand that misses
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kluba misses the target.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Kluba steps away.
McDonnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonnell's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kluba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kluba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kluba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McDonnell cracks Kluba with an open hand slap.
Kluba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Kluba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sebastian Kluba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kluba seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Kluba.
McDonnell walks into a straight right hand from Kluba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell slips a jab from Kluba.
Kluba looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Kluba moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Kluba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kluba misses with a looping right.
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell sends Kluba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McDonnell is motioning to the referee to let Kluba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kluba was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kluba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kluba misses the jab.
Kluba avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell thumps Kluba with a low kick.
Kluba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a series of strikes. McDonnell will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and Kluba counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonnell scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one.
Kluba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kluba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluba lands with a shot to the body.
Kluba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a right hand to the body.
McDonnell throws a jab when Kluba was well out of range.
Kluba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kluba connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonnell. McDonnell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kluba throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kluba misses with a body shot.
Kluba looks to land a combination but McDonnell avoids it well.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Kluba steps away.
McDonnell lands with an uppercut that bounces Kluba off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluba looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell moves out of range as Kluba strikes.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kluba swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kluba.
Jab from Kluba.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Kluba moves out of range.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a three punch combo that has Kluba backing up. Kluba nods at McDonnell to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonnell takes one on the button.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick.
Kluba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kluba finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonnell's head.
Kluba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kluba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kluba misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Kluba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jeez, Sebastian Kluba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Kluba is out of range.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluba moves away.
Kluba misses with a left hand
and Kluba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kluba throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Kluba slips the punch.
Kluba gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! McDonnell gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Tripp (ranked 1059 p4p, 1334 weight class) and Uniesky Santaban (ranked 172 p4p, 207 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Tripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uniesky Santaban!
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!
No joy there for Santaban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tripp misses with a hook. Santaban ducked under it nicely.
Santaban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santaban throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tripp to counter with a crisp jab.
Santaban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santaban misses with a low kick.
Tripp throws a series of punches but Santaban moves out of range.
Santaban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santaban takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tripp connects with a nice looking jab.
Santaban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like CJ Tripp has been cut.
Tripp misses with a head kick.
Santaban swings for the body but Tripp moves out of range.
Tripp lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tripp throws a big shot that misses.
Santaban throws out a counter right but Tripp avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tripp.
Santaban has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Santaban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tripp.
Tripp misses with a few strikes there.
Santaban digs a good body shot into Tripp's ribs.
Tripp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tripp.
Tripp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Santaban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santaban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tripp throws a push kick but Santaban slaps the foot to one side.
Santaban just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Santaban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tripp lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Tripp misses.
Santaban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tripp ducks under a wild hook from Santaban.
CJ Tripp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tripp fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santaban.
Tripp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santaban moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Tripp does no damage.
Santaban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tripp under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santaban.
Tripp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tripp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tripp cracks Santaban with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Santaban connects with a crisp jab.
Tripp swats away the attempt to clinch by Santaban.
Tripp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santaban is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That kick from Tripp tenderised Santaban's leg. Santaban is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tripp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tripp lands a leg kick that knocks Santaban off balance momentarily.
Santaban tries to clinch there but Tripp circles away.
Tripp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santaban blocks a jab.
Santaban is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tripp lands a nice looking body kick.
Santaban slips under a jab.
Tripp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santaban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santaban on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tripp. Tripp obviously looking to wear him down.
Tripp tries to land a front kick but Santaban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick from Tripp, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santaban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tripp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tripp throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tripp throws a leg kick but Santaban checks it.
Santaban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tripp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santaban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Santaban releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Tripp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tripp avoids the head kick by Santaban.
Santaban misses with a hook.
Santaban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Tripp does it's job there.
Tripp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tripp keeps the fight on the outside.
Santaban takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santaban throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tripp connects with a leg kick.
Tripp throws a lazy head kick
and Santaban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santaban throws a hook to the side of Tripp's head but Tripp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Santaban does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Santaban might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tripp has got the better of the exchanges.
Santaban lands a glancing blow to the side of Tripp's head.
Sloppy strikes from Tripp. Those never looked like landing.
Santaban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tripp looks to score with a jab to the body but Santaban is just out of range.
Santaban throws a shot from downtown. Tripp moves away and avoids it.
Tripp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santaban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tripp.
Tripp connects with the punch.
Tripp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Tripp lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tripp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tripp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santaban.
Tripp takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Santaban gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tripp lands a jab to the head.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santaban drives through and clinches with Tripp against the cage.
Tripp misses with some punches.
Santaban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tripp throws a head punch that misses.
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tripp scores with a jab to the head.
Tripp throws a wild body kick that Santaban sees coming a mile off.
Tripp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Santaban throws a low kick but Tripp moves out of range easily.
Tripp lands with a good body shot.
Tripp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Santaban momentarily.
Tripp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Santaban blocks the low kick.
Santaban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tripp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tripp plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tripp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santaban can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tripp swings widly with a right hand
and Santaban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
CJ Tripp's cut is getting worse.
Tripp looks to land a body kick but Santaban moved away.
Tripp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santaban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santaban missing with a left hand there. Tripp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tripp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santaban.
Santaban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tripp throws a head kick that misses
and Santaban counters with a left to the body.
Tripp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tripp throws a right and a left that Santaban avoids nicely.
Tripp lands a slapping body shot.
CJ Tripp is winning the standup battle so far.
Tripp connects with a leg kick.
Tripp throws a shot from downtown. Santaban moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Santaban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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 CJ Tripp will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CJ Tripp's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Tripp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tripp looks to land a left hand but Santaban moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santaban has had enough of the clinch but Tripp keeps him there for the moment.
Santaban is trying to push Tripp away but Tripp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santaban is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tripp to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Tripp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santaban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tripp has him pressed against the cage.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tripp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tripp connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tripp blocks a jab.
Santaban sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Santaban throws a combination. Tripp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tripp scores with a nice body kick.
Tripp looks to score with a jab to the body but Santaban is just out of range.
Tripp lands a nice looking body shot.
Tripp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tripp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santaban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tripp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tripp throws a head kick that Santaban semi-blocks.
Santaban is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santaban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tripp.
Santaban is still on wobbly legs! Can Tripp finish him?
Tripp connects with a solid leg kick.
Santaban seems to have recovered his senses.
Tripp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santaban.
Despite the aggression on Santaban's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick lands for Tripp.
Tripp lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tripp throws a big shot that misses.
Santaban misses with a wild body shot.
Tripp jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tripp misses with a kick to the body
and Santaban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santaban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tripp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santaban moves out of range of the body kick from Tripp.
Tripp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santaban connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tripp lands a nice looking body kick.
Tripp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tripp.
Tripp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santaban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santaban is looking to clinch.
Donk. Tripp catches Santaban right on the button with a cross.
Tripp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santaban tries to clinch there but Tripp circles away.
Tripp fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tripp throws a leg kick
and Santaban counters with a takedown into side control.
Tripp throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Uniesky Santaban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Tripp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tripp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santaban is able to avoid easily.
Tripp scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santaban in his tracks.
Tripp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santaban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santaban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tripp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tripp jabs at Santaban's body.
Tripp delivers a nice body kick.
Santaban walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tripp.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Tripp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tripp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Tripp!
After winning the bout, CJ Tripp 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 Bart Cubbedge (ranked 1901 p4p, 165 weight class) and Jack Lynn (ranked 239 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge gets caught flat footed, as Lynn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynn looking to pass the guard.
Lynn throws a sloppy strike and Cubbedge has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lynn is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cubbedge !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 81 p4p, 498 weight class) and Ernesto Llosa (ranked 13 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Llosa!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llosa fails to land with a series of punches.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Llosa misses.
Lacplesis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacplesis motions for Llosa to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Llosa.
Llosa drops his hands momentarily and Lacplesis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Llosa.
Llosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Llosa moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa scores with a decent looking hook.
Llosa moves away from the strike by Lacplesis.
Llosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis misses with a lunging right hand
and Llosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Llosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lacplesis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llosa throws out the jab.
Llosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lacplesis.
Llosa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Llosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Llosa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Llosa off balance momentarily.
Llosa throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Llosa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Llosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Llosa throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Lacplesis slips a straight right by Llosa.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into Llosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llosa shoots in but no luck this time.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Llosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis feints and then cracks Llosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Llosa down.
Llosa throws an overhand right that lands on Lacplesis's shoulder, as Lacplesis tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis lands a head shot.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body. Llosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Llosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lacplesis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Llosa on the side of the head.
Llosa fails with the takedown
and Lacplesis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lacplesis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Llosa misses.
Lacplesis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Llosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lacplesis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Llosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Llosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lacplesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Llosa's shoulder, as Llosa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis works the jab nicely.
Lacplesis lands a nice hook to Llosa's body. Llosa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Lacplesis misses with a looping right.
Llosa throws out a counter right but Lacplesis avoids it with no problem.
Lacplesis scores with a head kick. Llosa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llosa misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llosa misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Llosa avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Llosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Llosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Lacplesis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lacplesis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Llosa.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Llosa moves out of range.
Llosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lacplesis is fending him off so far but Llosa persists. Nope, Lacplesis circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Lacplesis misses its target.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Llosa.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Llosa blocks it.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
Llosa has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lacplesis jabs Llosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llosa moves away.
Llosa slips a jab from Lacplesis.
A jab from Lacplesis misses.
Llosa tries to move into range but Lacplesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Llosa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lacplesis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lacplesis is looking to get back to his feet here but Llosa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lacplesis's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Llosa is not going to allow Lacplesis to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lacplesis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Llosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis showing good submission defense here.
Llosa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Llosa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Llosa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lacplesis is defending well though. Llosa let's go of the attempt for now.
Llosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Lacplesis is controlling his hands well.
Llosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Lacplesis is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacplesis showing good submission defense here.
Llosa has the hooks in. Lacplesis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Llosa is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lacplesis is defending well though. Llosa let's go of the attempt for now.
Llosa looking for the RNC.
Lacplesis trying to control the hands but Llosa won't let him.
Lacplesis fending off the submission attempt from Llosa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llosa is persistently looking for the submission but Lacplesis is defending it well.
Llosa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Llosa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lacplesis's chin but Lacplesis turns very nicely into Llosa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lacplesis.
Llosa has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Llosa can do to turn this around?
Llosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Llosa is pulling down on Lacplesis's head to control his posture.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacplesis is stalling in the full guard.
Llosa controls Lacplesis momentarily but Lacplesis frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Llosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Llosa wants to clinch.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but Llosa moves out of range easily.
Llosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Lacplesis misses
and Llosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
Lacplesis looks to land a body kick but Llosa moved away.
Llosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Llosa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Llosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacplesis.
Llosa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Llosa misses with a straight left.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Llosa is just out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Llosa ducked under it nicely.
Lacplesis defending well as Llosa loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Lacplesis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Llosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacplesis avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Llosa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Llosa tries to clinch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Llosa avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llosa needs to keep his hands up - Lacplesis had a free shot at his head there.
Llosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lacplesis finds it's way round the side to connect with Llosa's head.
Llosa blocks the body kick.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Llosa's ribcage but misses.
Llosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacplesis digs a good hook to Llosa's body.
Llosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis tries to score with a low kick but Llosa moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Llosa slips a straight right by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Llosa throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Llosa throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lacplesis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llosa staying out of range there.
Llosa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacplesis looks to throw the jab but Llosa is out of range.
Lacplesis works the jab nicely.
Llosa shoots in and drives through. Lacplesis sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Llosa misses the target.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Llosa.
Llosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Llosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacplesis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacplesis cracks Llosa with an open hand slap.
Llosa avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Llosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacplesis misses the target.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Llosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis jabs at Llosa's body.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Llosa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Llosa.
Llosa is looking for the big counter here.
Llosa moves into the clinch.
Llosa wants a takedown but no success here.
Lacplesis is working Llosa over against the cage.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Llosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Llosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Llosa's shoulder, as Llosa tries to avoid the shot.
Llosa lunges at Lacplesis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacplesis's hand.
Lacplesis throws a nice head kick!
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Llosa slips under a jab.
Lacplesis misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
No joy there for Llosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lacplesis misses with a straight left.
Llosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Lacplesis. Beautiful body shot.
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Llosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacplesis tries a head kick but it misses.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis cracks Llosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Llosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Lacplesis circles away.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Llosa blocks it.
Lacplesis swats away the attempt to clinch by Llosa.
Lacplesis tried to counter with a leg kick but Llosa avoided it.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Llosa throws a body punch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llosa moves away.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Llosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Llosa misses.
Lacplesis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Llosa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacplesis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Llosa won't allow Lacplesis to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis keeping moving, preventing Llosa from controlling successfully.
Llosa stopping the sweep attempt from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis keeping moving, preventing Llosa from controlling successfully.
Llosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lacplesis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llosa is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Llosa shoots for a double leg takedown but Lacplesis sprawls well. He's pushed Llosa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
Lacplesis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Llosa is able to avoid easily.
Lacplesis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Llosa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Llosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lacplesis defends well and Llosa ends up having to push Lacplesis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lacplesis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Llosa off balance momentarily.
Lacplesis misses with a hook
and Llosa counters with a left and a right that stings Lacplesis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis had his way with Ernesto Llosa in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Llosa. Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Llosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Llosa shoots in for a double leg but Lacplesis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lacplesis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Llosa's sensitive parts.
Lacplesis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Llosa shoots in but Lacplesis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Llosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacplesis keeps the fight on the outside.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llosa ducks right into an uppercut from Lacplesis.
Llosa misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Llosa is just out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Llosa.
Llosa throws out a counter right but Lacplesis avoids it with no problem.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Llosa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lacplesis circles away.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Llosa.
Lacplesis cracks Llosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with an uppercut that bounces Llosa off the cage and back into range.
Ernesto Llosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llosa shoots in but Lacplesis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Llosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llosa looks for a takedown but Lacplesis sprawls well.
Llosa is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs.
Lacplesis connects with a high kick.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Llosa. That did some damage!
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Llosa moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Llosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacplesis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Llosa is out of range and Lacplesis settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Llosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llosa misses with a takedown
and Lacplesis counters with a straight right hand.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Lacplesis - just one landing.
Lacplesis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Llosa shoots in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Llosa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lacplesis connects with a jab.
Lacplesis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Llosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Llosa throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised Llosa's leg. Llosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Llosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis is looking to counter punch.
Lacplesis lands with a hook. Llosa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llosa misses with a wild body shot.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Llosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Llosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacplesis to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacplesis as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Llosa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lacplesis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A nice leg kick from Lacplesis, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lacplesis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis retains his welterweight title!
Humors Lacplesis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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