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PFC 216 Golovkin vs Matsunaga PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yonglong Li (ranked 1343 p4p, 946 weight class) and Willie Wood (ranked 206 p4p, 146 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Yonglong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Wood!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Li swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Li throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood slips a straight right by Li.
A little jabbing left from Wood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oooooh!!! Wood has knocked Li down with a huge combo! Wood steps away and waves a wobbly Li back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Li is rocked!
 It looks like Yonglong Li has been cut.
Li drops his hands momentarily. Wood doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Li staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Li doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Wood!
After winning the bout, Willie Wood 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stupid Tattoo Guy (ranked 348 p4p, 428 weight class) and Mads Nordskov (ranked 22 p4p, 26 weight class). Nordskov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fugle. Mads Nordskov 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stupid Tattoo Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Nordskov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattoo Guy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy tries to work over Nordskov's front leg with a kick but Nordskov checks it.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a looping overhand right but Tattoo Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Tattoo Guy punishes Nordskov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tattoo Guy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping left.
Tattoo Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Nordskov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tattoo Guy shoots in for a double leg but Nordskov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tattoo Guy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range of the body kick.
Nordskov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tattoo Guy keeps the fight on the outside.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tattoo Guy throws a hook but Nordskov blocks it.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov thuds a left hand into Tattoo Guy's body.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tattoo Guy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Tattoo Guy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nordskov's waist but Nordskov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tattoo Guy off to one side.
A jab from Tattoo Guy finds it's way through Nordskov's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nordskov. Tattoo Guy shrugs it off though.
Some bone on bone action there as Nordskov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov scores with a push kick.
Tattoo Guy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nordskov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tattoo Guy throws out the jab.
Nordskov moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tattoo Guy. Tattoo Guy obviously looking to wear him down.
Mads Nordskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nordskov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nordskov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tattoo Guy has time to react.
Nordskov tries to land a front kick but Tattoo Guy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Tattoo Guy misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy works Nordskov's body with a nice hook.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Tattoo Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tattoo Guy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tattoo Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nordskov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nordskov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nordskov catches Tattoo Guy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tattoo Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Nordskov counters with a left to the body.
Tattoo Guy moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
Nordskov with a nice calf kick.
Nordskov moves in looking to clinch but Tattoo Guy pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Tattoo Guy misses the target.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut. Nordskov saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Tattoo Guy misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tattoo Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Nordskov's shoulder, as Nordskov tries to avoid the shot.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov moves out of range as Tattoo Guy strikes.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tattoo Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with a hook. Tattoo Guy ducked under it nicely.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight right.
Tattoo Guy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Nordskov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tattoo Guy blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Tattoo Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nordskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tattoo Guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nordskov scores with a kick to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a front kick that sends Nordskov stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
A bone on bone clash there as Nordskov blocks the leg kick.
Nordskov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nordskov closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nordskov has a couple of punches blocked by Tattoo Guy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tattoo Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tattoo Guy's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov working aggressively here.
Tattoo Guy manages to break the clinch.
Tattoo Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nordskov throws out the jab.
Nordskov jabs Tattoo Guy right on the nose. Tattoo Guy blinks but takes it well.
Nordskov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nordskov misses with a jab to the body
and Tattoo Guy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nordskov wriggles free and stands up.
A slow jab from Nordskov misses its intended target.
Tattoo Guy attempts a counter takedown but Nordskov avoids it well and moves away.
Nordskov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tattoo Guy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tattoo Guy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nordskov.
Nordskov avoids the body shot from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Tattoo Guy misses with a straight left.
Nordskov throws out a counter right but Tattoo Guy avoids it with no problem.
Nordskov scores with a jab.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mads Nordskov dominated that round.
That's time! Tattoo Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nordskov drives through and clinches with Tattoo Guy against the cage.
Tattoo Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nordskov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tattoo Guy. That did some damage!
Nordskov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tattoo Guy moves away from the strike by Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy ducks right into an uppercut from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nordskov takes a swing at Tattoo Guy's ribcage but misses.
Tattoo Guy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nordskov misses with a looping right.
Nordskov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tattoo Guy is able to avoid easily.
Nordskov with a nice cross.
Nordskov misses with a two punch combination.
Nordskov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tattoo Guy is just out of range.
Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nordskov lands with a hook. Tattoo Guy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tattoo Guy misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tattoo Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nordskov.
Nordskov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tattoo Guy throws the left hand but Nordskov avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordskov connects with a jab.
Nordskov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tattoo Guy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nordskov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tattoo Guy counters with a head kick. That will keep Nordskov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tattoo Guy lands a glancing blow to the side of Nordskov's head.
Nordskov throws a right hand that misses
and Tattoo Guy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nordskov misses with a wild body shot.
Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tattoo Guy slips under a jab.
Tattoo Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nordskov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tattoo Guy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nordskov. No joy for Tattoo Guy on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tattoo Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Nordskov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tattoo Guy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Nordskov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordskov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov lands a front kick.
Nordskov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nordskov throws a hook but Tattoo Guy avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nordskov.
Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tattoo Guy blocks a leg kick.
Tattoo Guy misses with a hook
and Nordskov counters with a straight right hand.
Tattoo Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tattoo Guy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Mads Nordskov has been cut.
Tattoo Guy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nordskov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stupid Tattoo Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nordskov works the jab nicely.
Tattoo Guy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tattoo Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nordskov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body. Tattoo Guy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tattoo Guy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet.
Nordskov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tattoo Guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy gets a takedown into half guard.
Nordskov is holding on to half guard well.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Tattoo Guy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattoo Guy wants to control but Nordskov is keeping him busy.
Nordskov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely.
Nordskov is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mads Nordskov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mads Nordskov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nordskov connects with the punch.
Tattoo Guy scores with a shot to the body.
Tattoo Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy lands a body shot.
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nordskov did well to prevent Tattoo Guy getting side control.
Nordskov has his hands clasped together around Tattoo Guy's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nordskov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattoo Guy trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom.
Tattoo Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Nordskov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattoo Guy throws a big elbow that misses.
Tattoo Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Tattoo Guy from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tattoo Guy tries to score with a low kick but Nordskov moves his leg out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nordskov.
Tattoo Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattoo Guy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tattoo Guy.
Nice body punch from Nordskov.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Tattoo Guy saw that one coming.
Nordskov with the inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nordskov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tattoo Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tattoo Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stupid Tattoo Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tattoo Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tattoo Guy slips a jab and a cross from Nordskov.
Nordskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tattoo Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tattoo Guy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nordskov throws a head kick but Tattoo Guy moves out of range.
Tattoo Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nordskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tattoo Guy.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Tattoo Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Nordskov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nordskov is looking to chop away at Tattoo Guy's legs.
Nordskov misses with an uppercut
and Tattoo Guy counters with a left and a right that stings Nordskov.
Nordskov staying out of range there.
Tattoo Guy 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.
Tattoo Guy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tattoo Guy misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordskov dips to his left and cracks Tattoo Guy with an uppercut!
Nordskov stuffs the takedown.
Nordskov throws a sloppy head kick and Tattoo Guy moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Tattoo Guy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nordskov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nordskov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tattoo Guy.
Tattoo Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nordskov.
Nordskov throws a good cross that connects.
Tattoo Guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tattoo Guy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tattoo Guy is looking to pass into half guard but Nordskov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nordskov is in guard.
Nordskov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stupid Tattoo Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tattoo Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tattoo Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordskov defends well.
Tattoo Guy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nordskov uses it to pass to side control.
Nordskov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tattoo Guy's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stupid Tattoo Guy.
I think Nordskov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stupid Tattoo Guy!
In his post fight interview, Stupid Tattoo Guy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 962 p4p, 467 weight class) and Morgan Wade (ranked 119 p4p, 58 weight class). Wade has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. Morgan Wade acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 24 - 3, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov has Wade up against the cage in a clinch.
Wade with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wade lands a right hand.
Wade breaks from the clinch.
Wade misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wade.
Wade cracks Lermontov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lermontov is rocked!
Lermontov connects with a jab.
Oh Lermontov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lermontov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lermontov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lermontov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lermontov seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Lermontov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Wade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lermontov.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lermontov.
Lermontov connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lermontov blocks a low kick nicely.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Wade misses.
Lermontov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Lermontov scores with a one two! Wade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lermontov does it's job there.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Lermontov - just one landing.
Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Wade.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Lermontov lands with a shot to the body.
Lermontov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lermontov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Lermontov throws an overhand right that lands on Wade's shoulder, as Wade tries to avoid the shot.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lermontov.
Wade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Lermontov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wade misses with a hook.
Wade has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
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 Lermontov does it's job there.
Lermontov ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade throws a jab but it's blocked by Lermontov.
Wade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wade.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Lermontov blocks a jab.
Lermontov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lermontov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lermontov, as that shot connected.
Wade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lermontov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lermontov throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lermontov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lermontov lands a nice looking body shot.
Wade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wade throws a hook but Lermontov blocks it.
Lermontov works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Lermontov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lermontov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lermontov throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade takes one on the button.
Wade misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wade in his tracks.
Lermontov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Wade throws a right hand that Lermontov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lermontov also avoids with ease.
Lermontov lands an overhand right.
Wade lands a nice shot that snaps Lermontov's head back.
Wade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lermontov throws out the jab.
Wade throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Wade throws a series of punches but Lermontov moves out of range.
Wade misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
Wade misses with a hook.
Look low, kick high! Wade uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lermontov tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Wade is absolutely delighted - when Lermontov wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Morgan Wade!
A relieved looking Morgan Wade 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunkechukwu Floyd (ranked 701 p4p, 757 weight class) and Dominic Gotti (ranked 90 p4p, 95 weight class). Floyd comes to the cage accompanied by Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full. Gotti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by King Of Kings. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bunkechukwu Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Gotti !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd drops his hands momentarily and Gotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Floyd.
Floyd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gotti lands a big right hand that sends Floyd crashing to the mat! Gotti stays standing though and waves Floyd back to his feet!
Floyd is rocked!
It looks like Bunkechukwu Floyd has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Floyd. Those never looked like landing.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Floyd.
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!
Gotti swings for the body but Floyd moves out of range.
Gotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Floyd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gotti misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Floyd as he connects with a hook.
Gotti connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gotti .
Gotti throws out a loose jab but Floyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotti . Gotti obviously looking to wear him down.
Gotti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Floyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dominic Gotti has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti swings widly with a right hand
and Floyd counters with a right hand to the body.
Floyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Floyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dominic Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti jabs Floyd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Floyd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gotti .
Gotti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gotti dodges the punch combination from Floyd.
Gotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Floyd takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Floyd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti cracks Floyd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Floyd looks to throw the jab but Gotti is out of range.
It seemed like Gotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooh!!! Gotti has knocked Floyd down with a huge combo! Gotti steps away and waves a wobbly Floyd back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gotti misses with a head kick.
Gotti throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Floyd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Floyd.
And Gotti responds with a good body kick, but Floyd manages to step out the way in time.
Gotti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Floyd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gotti .
Floyd moves out of range of the body kick from Gotti .
A quick step to the side and Floyd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotti moves away from the strike by Floyd.
Gotti finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Floyd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Floyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Gotti works Floyd's body with a nice hook.
Gotti lands with an overhand left.
Floyd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Floyd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gotti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Floyd is breathing heavily.
Gotti lands a left and a right that send Floyd crashing to the mat, dazed. Gotti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Floyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been told by Floyd's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotti thuds a left hand into Floyd's body.
Floyd seems to have got his legs back now.
Gotti ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Floyd's jaw. Floyd's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Gotti does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominic Gotti !
After winning the bout, Dominic Gotti 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 Radio Active (ranked 176 p4p, 164 weight class) and Sasha Beliy (ranked 23 p4p, 22 weight class). Active's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Beliy has chosen Havana as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sasha Beliy enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radio Active!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sasha Beliy!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Active.
Beliy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Active has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses.
Sasha Beliy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Active has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Beliy.
Beliy lands with a right hand.
Beliy thuds his shin into the meat of Active's side.
Beliy misses with a body kick.
Active was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beliy misses with a left hand
and Active counters with a nice uppercut.
Beliy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Active has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beliy scores with a jab to the head.
Beliy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Active is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Beliy misses.
Beliy throws a hook but Active avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Active misses the shot to the body.
Beliy misses the shot to the body.
Beliy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Active loads up on a big right hand but Beliy slips the punch.
Active tries to clinch up.
Beliy throws a series of punches but Active moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliy walks into a stiff left hand from Active.
Beliy throws a good cross that connects.
Beliy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Active on the side of the head.
Active walks into a jab.
Beliy thows a body kick. Active tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Beliy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Active looks to land a combination but Beliy avoids it well.
Active's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beliy under the eye.
Beliy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Active checks a leg kick.
Active has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beliy.
Active looks to land a right hand but Beliy moved out of range.
Active waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beliy.
Beliy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Active's head.
Beliy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Active counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beliy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Active misses with a hook. Beliy ducked under it nicely.
Beliy throws a low kick, looking for Active's leg but Active calmly moves out of range.
Active waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beliy.
Beliy looks to land a body kick but Active moved away.
Beliy with the inside leg kick.
Beliy slips a jab from Active.
Active tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left and a right from Active both land. Nice combination.
Beliy moves away from the strike by Active.
Beliy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Active.
Active on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beliy connects with a leg kick.
Beliy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beliy lands a leg kick that knocks Active off balance momentarily.
Beliy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Active.
Beliy takes a swing at Active's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Active takes one on the button.
Beliy misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Active misses the target.
Active scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beliy doesn't seem bothered though.
Active throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beliy. Active does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beliy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Active has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beliy.
Beliy throws a lazy uppercut
and Active connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beliy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beliy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Active rushes Beliy and presses him up against the cage.
Beliy pushes Active back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beliy digs a right hand underneath Active's ribcage. Active let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beliy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beliy cracks Active with a nice body shot.
Beliy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Active takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Active catches Beliy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beliy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Active tries to bum rush Beliy with a series of wild strikes but Beliy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beliy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beliy lands a head kick!
Active has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beliy finds it's way round the side to connect with Active's head.
Active steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beliy.
That kick from Beliy tenderised Active's leg. Active is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beliy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Active at a distance.
A low kick from Beliy is predictable there
and Active counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beliy with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beliy connects with a solid leg kick.
Active fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beliy on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beliy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Beliy lands with a shot to the body.
Beliy dips to his left and cracks Active with an uppercut!
Beliy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Active has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beliy jabs Active to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beliy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Active is able to avoid easily.
Beliy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Active is looking to counter punch.
Sasha Beliy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beliy misses with a leg kick
and Active counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Active misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Beliy misses.
Active tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beliy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beliy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Active throwing a counter right hand but Beliy manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beliy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beliy works Active's body with a nice hook.
Beliy misses with a leg kick
and Active counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Beliy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beliy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beliy is still on wobbly legs! Can Active finish him?
Beliy slips a straight right by Active.
Beliy seems to have recovered his senses.
Beliy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Active takes one on the button.
Beliy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beliy throws a leg kick which misses Active's front leg but catches the back leg as Active tries to avoid it.
Beliy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Active finds it's target.
Beliy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Active's sensitive parts.
Beliy throws a low kick, looking for Active's leg but Active calmly moves out of range.
Good exchange - Active coming out on top.
Active tries to clinch but Beliy moves out of range.
Active throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beliy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beliy takes a swing at Active's ribcage but misses.
Active has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Active there as he acknowledges the shot.
Active fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beliy throws a leg kick but Active sees it coming and moves out of range.
Active looks to land a left hand but Beliy moved out of range nicely.
Beliy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Active's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Active misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Beliy.
Active takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Active swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beliy misses with a few strikes there.
Beliy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beliy misses with a body shot.
Active wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beliy throws a lazy body kick
enabling Active to counter with a crisp jab.
Beliy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Active.
Active ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beliy swings for the body but Active moves out of range.
Active looks to land a left hand but Beliy moved out of range nicely.
Good shot there by Beliy.
Active is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beliy lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Beliy does it's job there.
Beliy cracks Active with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beliy missing with a left hand there. Active was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Active throws an overhand right that lands on Beliy's shoulder, as Beliy tries to avoid the shot.
Beliy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Active moves away.
A head kick misses from Beliy.
Beliy misses with a straight right.
Active missing with a left hand there. Beliy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Beliy.
Active is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beliy scores with a jab to the body.
Beliy connects with a looping right hand.
Beliy scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Beliy.
An inside leg kick lands from Beliy.
Beliy thuds his shin into the meat of Active's side.
Beliy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Active was well out of range. Poor timing from Beliy.
Active will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Active 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.
Beliy looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beliy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Active.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Active misses the shot to the body.
Active misses with a lunging right hand
and Beliy counters with a right hand to the body.
Beliy swats away the attempt to clinch by Active.
Beliy misses with a low kick.
Beliy motions for Active to come forward. Beliy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Active slips a jab from Beliy.
Active looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Beliy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Active on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beliy. Beliy obviously looking to wear him down.
Active waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beliy.
Active ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Active thows a left - swing and a miss!
Active misses with an uppercut. Beliy saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beliy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Beliy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Active takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Active smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beliy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beliy lands with a good body shot.
Active lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Active lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Active uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beliy.
Active checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beliy lands with a hook. Active tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beliy looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
Active blocks the body kick.
Beliy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
Active swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beliy.
Beliy throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Beliy thuds his shin into the meat of Active's side.
Beliy misses with a jab to the body
and Active counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Active jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beliy tries to land a body kick
and Active counters with a big right hand! Oh Beliy is in trouble here! Active follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radio Active!
Radio Active decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Sasha Beliy had this to say: 'Its tough to beat a Stepdad!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lę (ranked 36 p4p, 180 weight class) and Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 2 p4p, 14 weight class). Nagasaki has chosen Execute Plan: Nuclear Tortoise as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lę!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santosh Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lę stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Nagasaki finds it's way through Lę's defenses.
Nagasaki defending well as Lę loads up on a big left hand.
Lę throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Lę moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lę.
Lę throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lę.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lę misses the shot to the body.
Lę lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagasaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lę counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Lę on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagasaki. Nagasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lę.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Lę.
An attempted straight right counter from Lę misses the target.
Lę chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lę looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagasaki is just out of range.
Nagasaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Lę ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki catches Lę with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagasaki with a poor takedown
and Nagasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Quân Lę has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nice straight punches there by Lę. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lę.
Lę jabs Nagasaki right on the nose. Nagasaki blinks but takes it well.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lę manages to avoid it.
Lę throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Lę.
Lę scores with a kick to the body.
Nagasaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki 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.
Quân Lę is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lę looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lę throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Lę's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagasaki takes a swing at Lę's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lę moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Lę scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lę loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lę as he avoids it easily.
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Lę counters with a low kick, right behind Nagasaki 's knee.
Lę keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Lę.
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nagasaki throwing shots but Lę is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to take a break and control but Lę is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lę has hold of Nagasaki's hands but Nagasaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagasaki misses with a head shot. Lę uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nagasaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagasaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Lę wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagasaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Lę is retaining full guard.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Lę keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lę is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagasaki stands and throws Lę's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nagasaki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lę sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lę keeps working.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lę is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nagasaki lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lę dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lę throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Lę moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lę tries to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagasaki.
Quân Lę is winning the standup battle so far.
Lę keeps Nagasaki at a distance using the push kick.
Lę stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lę feints and then cracks Nagasaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nagasaki down.
Lę takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Lę should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Lę throws out a powerful jab.
Lę throws the kick towards the body but Nagasaki avoids it.
Lę paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lę takes a swing at Nagasaki's ribcage but misses.
Nagasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lę displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagasaki throws out the jab.
Lę tries to land a leg kick but Nagasaki saw it coming and moves away.
Nagasaki lunges at Lę with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lę's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Lę does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lę slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Lę was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lę staying out of range there.
Nagasaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lę throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lę moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lę was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lę wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagasaki. Lę does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lę gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lę fails to land.
Lę's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lę misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lę.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lę blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lę.
Lę throws a head punch that misses.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nagasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagasaki postures up in Lę's guard and throws a big left but Lę blocks it.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki postures up in Lę's guard and throws a big left but Lę blocks it.
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lę being controlled here, momentarily.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lę utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lę works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Lę has wrist control.
Nagasaki throws a strike but Lę rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nagasaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
Lę lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santosh Nagasaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagasaki is pulling down on Lę's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santosh Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lę's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lę throws a body punch but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Nagasaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Lę is out of range.
Lę throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lę tries to clinch there but Nagasaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Lę throws a body kick.
Lę is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Lę throws a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it.
Nagasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Lę bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lę connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lę avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lę looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lę connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Lę takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nagasaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Lę misses with a left hand
and Nagasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Lę lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lę darts in and clinches Nagasaki up against the cage.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lę escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagasaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lę takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Nagasaki tenderised Lę's leg. Lę is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Lę misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Lę slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Lę tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lę throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nagasaki avoids a kick to the body.
Lę lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nagasaki's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
That kick from Lę tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Nagasaki coming out on top.
Lę misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lę manages to avoid it.
Lę slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Lę moves into the clinch successfully.
Lę lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Nagasaki cracks Lę with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagasaki.
Lę struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Lę digs a right hand into Nagasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagasaki's gas tank.
Nagasaki lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Nagasaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Lę lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lę doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lę is working Nagasaki over against the cage.
Lę has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands an uppercut.
Nagasaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Quân Lę has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nagasaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Lę.
Lę lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lę misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Lę.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Lę breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagasaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lę looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lę bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nagasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lę as he avoids it easily.
Quân Lę has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasaki throws an off balance right hand
and Lę counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lę.
Nagasaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lę is just out of range.
Good shot there by Lę.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki ducks right into an uppercut from Lę.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but Lę shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Lę blocks the leg kick.
Lę scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Quân Lę.
I think Lę has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quân Lę!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bartoli (ranked 182 p4p, 161 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 25 p4p, 20 weight class). Bartoli kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Modulate - Bass Alert. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ephram Urani was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valerio Bartoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bartoli misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bartoli, as that shot connected.
Bartoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bartoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bartoli lands a leg kick that knocks Urani off balance momentarily.
Urani misses with a looping right.
Bartoli wants to slow Urani down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Urani checks a leg kick.
Bartoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani staying out of range there.
Urani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bartoli defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Urani with a hook.
Bartoli scoring well with a low kick there.
Bartoli misses the jab.
Urani now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
An inside leg kick from Bartoli misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli lands with a cross.
Urani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bartoli scores with a sloppy right hand. Urani should have avoided that one.
Bartoli throws a right and a left that Urani avoids nicely.
Bartoli throws a one two combo.
Urani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Bartoli.
Urani thuds his right hand into Bartoli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bartoli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartoli.
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bartoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Urani misses the jab.
Bartoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urani.
An inside leg kick lands from Bartoli.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Bartoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartoli throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Bartoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Urani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartoli scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Bartoli - just one landing.
Bartoli slips a jab from Urani.
Bartoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Urani blocks a head kick by Bartoli.
Urani connects with a body shot that sends Bartoli's belly button to the back.
Urani misses with a two punch combination.
Bartoli stuns Urani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bartoli throws out a loose jab but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Urani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bartoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartoli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Urani walks into a left hand.
Bartoli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Urani.
Bartoli loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
Bartoli misses with a hook. Urani ducked under it nicely.
Urani instigates a clinch.
Bartoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartoli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Urani takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bartoli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urani scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bartoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bartoli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bartoli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Urani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bartoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli throws a jab but it's blocked by Urani.
Bartoli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
Urani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartoli.
Bartoli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.
Bartoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartoli throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartoli throws an off balance right hand
and Urani counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bartoli misses.
A right-left combo lands from Bartoli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartoli throws out the jab.
Urani throws a jab when Bartoli was well out of range.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Bartoli missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Bartoli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bartoli feints a jab promting Urani to slip. Bartoli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Urani slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Urani lands a leg kick that knocks Bartoli off balance momentarily.
Bartoli lands a jab-cross combination.
Urani lands a big head kick that sends Bartoli tumbling to the mat! Urani takes a step backwards and waves Bartoli back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Urani is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bartoli cracks Urani with an open hand slap.
Urani misses with a body kick.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartoli.
Bartoli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Urani closes the distance and pushes Bartoli back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Urani.
Bartoli is rocked!
Bartoli tries to break the clinch but Urani is controlling the position.
Oh Bartoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartoli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Urani throws a leg kick but Bartoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bartoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli lands a right hook to the body.
Bartoli scores with a jab to the body.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range.
The fighters circling - Bartoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bartoli's sensitive parts.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range.
Bartoli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urani on the side of the head.
Bartoli throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Bartoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bartoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urani tries to clinch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Urani digs a good body shot into Bartoli's ribs.
A low kick lands for Bartoli.
Bartoli cracks Urani with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
Bartoli misses with a leg kick
and Urani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartoli tests Urani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urani manages to avoid it.
Urani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartoli cracks Urani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urani misses the jab.
Valerio Bartoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bartoli connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartoli throws out the jab.
Urani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartoli.
Bartoli tries to score with a low kick but Urani moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bartoli lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bartoli sets himself, and Urani steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartoli avoids it this time.
Bartoli scores with a jab to the body.
Urani connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartoli misses with a hook.
Bartoli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Urani's head.
Urani lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bartoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urani bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bartoli's head backwards.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut
and Urani counters with a good low kick that Bartoli was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Bartoli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urani slips under a jab.
Urani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bartoli misses with a leg kick
and Urani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani throws a right and a left that Bartoli avoids nicely.
Bartoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
Urani lands a nice looking body kick.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Bartoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Urani keeps Bartoli at a distance using the push kick.
Urani swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani throws the left hand but Bartoli avoids the punch easily.
Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartoli scores with a decent looking hook.
Urani lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Urani rushes Bartoli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Urani controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ephram Urani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bartoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bartoli misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
Urani is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bartoli with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Urani.
Valerio Bartoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Bartoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Urani.
Bartoli takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Bartoli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bartoli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urani can pounce on him.
Urani needs to keep his hands up - Bartoli had a free shot at his head there.
Bartoli throws a head kick but Urani moves out of range.
Bartoli sets himself, and Urani steps forward looking for the clinch! Bartoli avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani misses with a looping right.
Bartoli throws a sloppy head kick and Urani moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Urani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bartoli misses with a leg kick
and Urani counters with a nice body kick.
Urani lands a jab.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Bartoli.
Bartoli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Urani moves out of range as Bartoli strikes.
Bartoli scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Bartoli coming out on top.
Bartoli misses with a wild combination.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
Urani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bartoli.
Urani misses with a double jab
and Bartoli counters with a straight right hand.
Urani throws a leg kick which misses Bartoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Bartoli tries to avoid it.
Bartoli works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli misses with a double jab
and Urani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urani scoring well with a low kick there.
Urani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bartoli throws a sloppy head kick and Urani moves out of range easily.
Bartoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urani closes the distance and pushes Bartoli back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Urani.
Urani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urani.
Urani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Urani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Urani trying to stall but Bartoli improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani swings wildly with an uppercut but Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartoli is looking to break free of the clinch but Urani has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Urani.
Urani lands with a light punch inside.
Bartoli breaks the clinch.
Bartoli moves out of range as Urani strikes.
Bartoli misses with a double jab
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
Urani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bartoli.
Urani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urani blocks a head kick by Bartoli.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Bartoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Urani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Urani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartoli misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bartoli looks to land a combination but Urani avoids it well.
Urani lands with a nice body punch.
Bartoli slips a jab from Urani.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bartoli loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
Bartoli lunges at Urani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urani's hand.
Bartoli throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Bartoli missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urani swings for the body but Bartoli moves out of range.
Urani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bartoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bartoli throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Urani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urani ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Bartoli lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ephram Urani.
I think Urani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 24 p4p, 90 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 3 p4p, 11 weight class). Bamalog has chosen Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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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 30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bamalog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bamalog.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Bamalog moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bamalog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bathory bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bamalog's head backwards.
Bamalog blocks a low kick nicely.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
Bamalog misses with a hook.
Bathory checks a leg kick.
Bamalog pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Bamalog settles back down.
Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
Bamalog scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Bamalog throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory staying out of range there.
Bamalog moves into range and clinches up with Bathory.
A shot in the inside from Bathory.
Bamalog is working Bathory over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bathory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bathory taking a breather.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Bathory misses with the head strike.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bathory changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bamalog in his tracks.
Bathory slips under a jab.
Bamalog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
Bamalog throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bamalog lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Bathory lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bamalog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Bamalog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bathory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bamalog to score with a decent uppercut.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bamalog checks it well.
Bamalog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bathory checks a low kick from Bamalog.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bamalog slips under a jab.
Bamalog tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bamalog walks into a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bamalog checks a leg kick.
Bathory feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bamalogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bamalog under the eye.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Bamalog's legs.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Bathory.
A low kick lands for Bathory.
Bathory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Bamalog has Bathory up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land.
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bathory or not.
Bamalog works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bathory lands a shoulder strike.
Bathory struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Bathory misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Bathory breaks from the clinch.
Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Bamalog knows he should have avoided that one.
Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bamalog moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
Bamalog throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Bathory lands.
Bathory tries to land a leg kick but Bamalog saw it coming and moves away.
Bamalog lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bamalog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog unleashes a big counter combination but Bathory bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bamalog throws a low kick but Bathory moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Bamalog checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory blocks a low kick nicely.
Bamalog feints and then cracks Bathory's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bathory down.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory feints and then cracks Bamalog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bamalog down.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Bamalog walks into a left hand.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bamalog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog avoids a kick to the body.
Bamalog looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Bamalog blocks the low kick.
Bamalog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory checks a leg kick.
Bamalog throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bathory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Bathory blocks the low kick.
Bamalog moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bamalog can pounce on him.
Bamalog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bathory. That did some damage!
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Bamalog is out of range.
A jab from Bathory finds it's way through Bamalog's defenses.
Bamalog throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bamalog lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Bathory.
Bathory takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Bamalog.
Bathory throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
Bathory tries to work over Bamalog's front leg with a kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bathory duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Bamalog slips the punch.
Bamalog slips under a jab.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Bamalog scores with a leg kick.
Bamalog misses with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Bamalog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamalog defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bamalog defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Bathory.
Bathory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bamalog throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Bamalog misses with a low kick.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Bamalog moved away.
Bathory throws a hook but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bathory's sensitive parts.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bamalog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bathory tests Bamalog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Bathory misses.
It seemed like Bamalog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bathory lands a lovely overhand right.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Bathory moved away.
Bathory throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory needs to keep his hands up - Bamalog had a free shot at his head there.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bamalog walks into a stiff left hand from Bathory.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory motions for Bamalog to come forward. Bathory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from Bamalog.
Bathory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bamalog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards.
Bathory lands a glancing blow to the side of Bamalog's head.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Bamalog checks it.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Bamalog backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Bathory fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
Bathory misses with a straight left.
Bamalog does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with an uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Bamalog.
Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bamalog tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory sets himself, and Bamalog steps forward looking for the clinch! Bathory avoids it this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Bathory as he connects with a hook.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bamalog lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bathory has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bathory and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bathory lands a jab.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Bamalog ducks down to avoid it.
Bamalog moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Bamalog blocks the low kick.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory misses with a hook. Bamalog ducked under it nicely.
Bamalog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Bamalog's front leg but catches the back leg as Bamalog tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamalog.
Bathory slips under a jab from Bamalog.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Bamalog.
Bathory takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Bamalog rushes Bathory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Bathory controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bamalog.
Bathory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bathory tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bathory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory takes a shot to the head.
Bathory lands a left hand.
Bathory takes a shot to the head.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bamalog closes the distance and clinches.
Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bathory lands a right hand.
A short right from Bathory.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bathory tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Bathory back against the cage.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bathory gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bathory presses Bamalog against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bathory is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns Bathory into the cage.
Bathory blocks an uppercut.
Bathory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Nice body punch from Bathory.
Bathory lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not.
Bathory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head.
Bathory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Bamalog.
Nice body punch from Bamalog - that landed with a thud.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bathory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bathory missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bathory.
A short left from Bamalog.
Bathory lands a nice uppercut.
Teke Bamalog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Bathory's head.
Bathory is trying to maintain a safe position but Bamalog gets an underhook and turns Bathory into the cage.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory lands an uppercut.
Bathory swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bathory lands with a light punch inside.
Bathory tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bamalog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
Bathory blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bathory effectively controlling the action here.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow.
Bamalog cracks Bathory with a nice body shot.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a body punch.
Bathory content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Bathory fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Bathory.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bathory pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arzlan Bathory!
A very excited looking Arzlan Bathory made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gniewomir Lach (ranked 189 p4p, 83 weight class) and Peleki Tuala (ranked 28 p4p, 12 weight class). Lach comes to the cage accompanied by Soel. Tuala is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dock of Fiji. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gniewomir Lach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Peleki Tuala!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuala misses with an uppercut
and Lach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lach looks to land a right hand but Tuala moved out of range.
Lach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Tuala.
It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
Lach throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tuala throws out a leg kick but Lach moves out of range and Tuala only half commits.
Tuala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lach takes one on the button.
Tuala tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tuala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lach doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuala.
It looked like Lach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tuala.
Lach misses with a series of wild punches.
Lach connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Peleki Tuala has been cut.
We've been informed that Tuala has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tuala throws a hook but Lach avoids it easily.
Lach throws a right hand that misses
and Tuala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tuala connects with an inside leg kick.
Tuala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lach doesn't seem bothered though.
Tuala throws a shot from downtown. Lach moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuala scores with a kick to the body.
Lach looks to land a left hand but Tuala moved out of range nicely.
Tuala tries to land a front kick but Lach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lach cracks Tuala with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tuala throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lach counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tuala scores with a nice head shot.
Tuala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Lach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tuala!
Lach is breathing heavily.
Lach throws a body punch but Tuala moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tuala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tuala lands with a straight right. Lach didn't see that one coming.
Gniewomir Lach's cut is getting worse.
A low kick from Tuala misses
and Lach counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tuala on the side of the head.
Lach misses with an uppercut.
Tuala appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tuala throws a leg kick but Lach checks it.
Tuala throws a jab when Lach was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lach moves to clinch but Tuala breaks away
and Tuala scores with a counter punch that sends Lach to the canvas! Tuala smells blood - he's punishing Lach with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lach has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peleki Tuala!
Peleki Tuala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 17 p4p, 20 weight class) and Vadim Golovkin (ranked 2 p4p, 4 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Matsunaga clinches with his opponent.
Matsunaga tries to break the clinch but Golovkin is controlling the position.
Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Golovkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golovkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Golovkin connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga is looking to clinch.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Matsunaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Golovkin works Matsunaga's body with a nice hook.
Golovkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Golovkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Golovkin finds it's target.
A jab from Golovkin finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Golovkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsunaga's head backwards.
Matsunaga jabs Golovkin right on the nose. Golovkin blinks but takes it well.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovkin jabs Matsunaga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Golovkin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Golovkin moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Golovkin off the cage and back into range.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Golovkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsunaga. Matsunaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Golovkin moves his leg out of the way.
Golovkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
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!
Golovkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a low kick.
Golovkin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Matsunaga misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Golovkin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
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 Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga looks to clinch
and Golovkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Golovkin jabs at Matsunaga's body.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Golovkin throws a shot to the body.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Matsunaga misses
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Golovkin takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Golovkin.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Golovkin checks it.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Golovkin's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Golovkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Golovkin tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsunaga is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Golovkin saw it coming and moves away.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin is looking to slow Matsunaga down with leg kicks.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Golovkin.
Matsunaga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golovkin's sensitive parts.
Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin is looking to chop away at Matsunaga's legs.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Golovkin blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga takes one to the side of the head.
Golovkin defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
Golovkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matsunaga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Golovkin, as that shot connected.
Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Golovkin digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Matsunaga moves in looking to clinch but Golovkin pushes him off.
Golovkin misses with a straight right.
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!
Golovkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Golovkin throws a good cross that connects.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga throws a one two combo.
Golovkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Golovkin defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin lunges at Matsunaga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsunaga's hand.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Matsunaga's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Golovkin seems unphased.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Golovkin tries to land a leg kick but Matsunaga saw it coming and moves away.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vadim Golovkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Golovkin moved out of range nicely.
Golovkin throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Golovkin cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Golovkin.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Golovkin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body kick.
Golovkin scores with a hook.
Golovkin tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Golovkin throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Golovkin only half commits.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Golovkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Golovkin blocks the low kick.
Golovkin lands a nice hook to Matsunaga's body. Matsunaga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Golovkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga scores with the left hand. Golovkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Golovkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsunaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golovkin scores with a jab to the head.
Golovkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsunaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Golovkin keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Matsunaga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Golovkin avoids it.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Golovkin feints a counter leg kick.
Golovkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Golovkin. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin connects with a body shot.
Golovkin avoids a kick to the body.
Golovkin with a nice cross.
Golovkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matsunaga has time to react.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
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!
Golovkin slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Golovkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Golovkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Golovkin takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga misses with a body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsunaga pushes Golovkin away with a front kick.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Golovkin lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Golovkin's leg but Golovkin calmly moves out of range.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Matsunaga avoids it with no problem.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Golovkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vadim Golovkin just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga appears to be looking for a big counter.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Golovkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Golovkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Golovkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga thows a leg kick but Golovkin checks it
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matsunaga checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga is looking for a counter combo.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Golovkin lands a jab.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Golovkin.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Matsunaga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Golovkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Matsunaga blocks the low kick.
Matsunaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golovkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Matsunaga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Golovkin with a jab.
Golovkin blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Matsunaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing.
Golovkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Golovkin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Golovkin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Matsunaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Golovkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin catches Matsunaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Golovkin. Golovkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga wants to clinch but Golovkin slips to the side
and Golovkin counters with a one-two to the body.
Golovkin scores with a hook.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Golovkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Golovkin in his tracks.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Golovkin lands with a right hand.
Golovkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matsunaga takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matsunaga stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vadim Golovkin dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Matsunaga gets a clinch.
Matsunaga lands a left hand.
Matsunaga manages to break the clinch.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Golovkin can pounce on him.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Golovkin throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Matsunaga cracks Golovkin with an open hand slap.
Golovkin lands a head shot.
Golovkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matsunaga circles away quickly and effectively.
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Matsunaga misses the target.
Jab, jab by Matsunaga - just one landing.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin digs a good hook to Matsunaga's body.
Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsunaga's hands.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Golovkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Golovkin cracks a nice hook into Matsunaga's ribs.
Golovkin connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Golovkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsunaga.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsunaga lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Golovkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Golovkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Golovkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga defending well as Golovkin loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Matsunaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsunaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matsunaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Golovkin.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Golovkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Matsunaga is out of range.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick from Matsunaga lands but Golovkin takes it in his stride.
Golovkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Vadim Golovkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheers as Matsunaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golovkin doesn't seem phased though.
Matsunaga moves away from the strike by Golovkin.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a jab to the head.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Golovkin lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the head.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Matsunaga misses.
A cross from Golovkin lands.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Golovkin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Golovkin scores with a body shot.
Matsunaga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Golovkin.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Golovkin moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Golovkin.
I think Golovkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vadim Golovkin! Vadim Golovkin retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Vadim Golovkin 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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