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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jensen Chelios (ranked 4940 p4p, 4732 weight class) and Ivan Andrianov (ranked 573 p4p, 564 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jensen Chelios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
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!
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chelios has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Chelios chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chelios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrianov swivels and escapes.
Andrianov scores with the left hand. Chelios knows he should have avoided that one.
Chelios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andrianov throws a right hand that Chelios ducks under and follows up with a left that Chelios also avoids with ease.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Andrianov is trying to maintain a safe position but Chelios gets an underhook and turns Andrianov into the cage.
Andrianov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chelios backwards.
Chelios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chelios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrianov or not.
Andrianov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios misses with the head strike.
Andrianov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chelios pushes Andrianov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelios misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Andrianov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andrianov swings wildly with an uppercut but Chelios uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chelios throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov stalling the fight.
Chelios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andrianov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chelios presses Andrianov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andrianov stalling the fight.
Chelios misses with the head strike.
Andrianov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chelios works Andrianov's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrianov fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrianov throws the left hand but Chelios avoids the punch easily.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chelios misses the target.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Chelios. Beautiful body shot.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Chelios moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Andrianov. No joy for Chelios on that attempt.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrianov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrianov misses with a wild combination.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov cracks Chelios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chelios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chelios.
Chelios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
A big left from Andrianov misses.
Chelios is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Andrianov.
Andrianov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chelios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrianov throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
Chelios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chelios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chelios throws the left hand but Andrianov avoids the punch easily.
Chelios forces Andrianov back against the cage and clinches.
Chelios misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chelios struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov looking to stall.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chelios.
Chelios gets control of Andrianov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chelios will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chelios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andrianov defends it easily.
Andrianov gets to his feet. Chelios looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chelios throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chelios looks to land a left hand but Andrianov moved out of range nicely.
Chelios is looking to clinch.
Andrianov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chelios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrianov connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios looks to land a body kick but Andrianov moved away.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
Chelios misses with a straight right.
Chelios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Andrianov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chelios moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Andrianov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chelios lands a nice hook to Andrianov's body. Andrianov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chelios scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andrianov doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrianov staying out of range there.
Andrianov looks to throw the jab but Chelios is out of range.
It looked like Chelios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chelios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chelios tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrianov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chelios throws a chopping leg kick but Andrianov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chelios is looking to clinch.
Chelios walks into a jab.
Chelios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios is looking to wear down Andrianov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Chelios moves out of range.
Andrianov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov misses with a two punch combination.
Chelios half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andrianov cracks a nice hook into Chelios's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Chelios. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chelios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov slips under a jab from Chelios.
Andrianov misses with a lunging right hand
and Chelios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrianov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Ivan Andrianov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
It looked like Chelios was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrianov.
Nice uppercut there from Chelios.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andrianov 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.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andrianov swings widly with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a leg kick.
Chelios avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov connects with a right hand. Chelios shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Chelios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrianov misses the jab.
A big right from Andrianov misses.
Chelios tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chelios just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chelios at a distance.
Andrianov missing with a left hand there. Chelios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chelios on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chelios takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chelios lands with a good body shot.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Chelios tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
Andrianov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chelios attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andrianov takes one to the chin there.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chelios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrianov throws a lazy right hand but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chelios thuds his right hand into Andrianov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov tries to clinch but Chelios is having none of it.
Chelios connects with a right hand. Andrianov shakes it off.
Andrianov slips under a jab.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Chelios shoots in looking for a takedown but Andrianov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chelios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andrianov swings for the body but Chelios moves out of range.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andrianov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chelios lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios takes the fight into the clinch.
Chelios throws a head punch that misses.
Chelios blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chelios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios tries to clinch up but Andrianov circles away and keeps his distance.
Chelios throws a hook but Andrianov blocks it.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Chelios connects with an inside leg kick.
Chelios just misses with a punch to the body.
Chelios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianov.
Chelios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrianov tries to avoid it but Chelios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrianov to the ground. Andrianov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chelios swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andrianov.
A jab lands there for Chelios.
Chelios swings widly with a right hand
and Andrianov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chelios misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chelios slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Chelios moves into the clinch.
Andrianov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chelios misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Chelios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Andrianov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Chelios misses its target.
Chelios lands with a cross.
Chelios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chelios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chelios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chelios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andrianov finds it's way round the side to connect with Chelios's head.
Chelios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chelios ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chelios throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrianov misses the jab.
Chelios has managed to clinch.
Chelios swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Andrianov pushes Chelios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov tries to break the clinch but Chelios is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chelios misses with the head strike.
Chelios lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andrianov or not.
Chelios misses with a punch on the inside.
Chelios can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Chelios tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Chelios fails to land.
Chelios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jensen Chelios has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andrianov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Chelios.
Andrianov lands a left hand.
Andrianov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianov lands with a right to the head.
Andrianov stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Andrianov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Chelios.
Andrianov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chelios lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrianov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chelios is working for takedown but Andrianov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chelios misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Chelios.
Chelios lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chelios gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios prevents a body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chelios lands a glancing blow to the side of Andrianov's head.
Chelios scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrianov tries to clinch up
and Chelios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrianov sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Andrianov catches Chelios right on the button with a cross.
Chelios cracks Andrianov with a good jab.
Chelios pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range and Chelios settles back down.
Andrianov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chelios takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrianov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chelios lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chelios.
Andrianov tries to work over Chelios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelios lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Andrianov.
A left hand lands to the body for Chelios.
A body shot lands from Chelios.
A right hand to the body from Chelios.
Chelios lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Chelios lands a nice uppercut.
Andrianov takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Chelios.
Chelios lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios misses with some punches.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Chelios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chelios has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Chelios!
Jensen Chelios seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 5277 p4p, 4208 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 527 p4p, 482 weight class). Dead comes into the arena with Death March - Motionless in White blaring out of the sound system. Better Dead could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buakaw Banchamek's chin.
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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 33 - 50 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, 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!
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banchamek counters with a good low kick that Dead was not able to check.
Banchamek dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Banchamek lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Dead moves into range and clinches up with Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head.
Banchamek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banchamek lands a body shot.
Dead misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banchamek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead darts in trying to clinch
and Banchamek counters with a low kick, right behind Dead 's knee.
Dead tries to clinch but Banchamek is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dead doesn't seem bothered though.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dead tries to clinch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banchamek goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banchamek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banchamek throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Banchamek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Banchamek circles away.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Banchamek moves away and avoids it.
Banchamek moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Banchamek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banchamek cracks Dead with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Dead.
It seemed like Banchamek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Banchamek.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banchamek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dead's knee momentarily.
Dead is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead throws a sloppy head kick
and Banchamek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dead misses with a leg kick
and Banchamek counters with a low kick, right behind Dead 's knee.
Banchamek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dead at a distance.
Dead misses with a combination
and Banchamek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Dead is rocked!
Banchamek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dead.
Banchamek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banchamek thuds his right hand into Dead's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banchamek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banchamek jabs at Dead's body.
Dead seems to have got his legs back now.
Dead's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banchamek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dead scrambles back to his feet.
Banchamek avoids the head kick by Dead.
Dead looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banchamek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Banchamek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick there by Banchamek.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banchamek.
Banchamek scores with a head kick.
Banchamek thumps Dead with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banchamek lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a high kick!
Banchamek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dead takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dead throws a series of punches but Banchamek avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Banchamek.
Dead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banchamek tries to keep at a distance but Dead has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Banchamek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banchamek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banchamek connects with a solid leg kick.
Dead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banchamek drops Dead with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Dead! Banchamek dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buakaw Banchamek!
A very excited looking Buakaw Banchamek rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doko Dokov (ranked 3893 p4p, 23679 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 495 p4p, 698 weight class). Targaryen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Game of Thrones Theme Song. Aegon Targaryen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Targaryen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Targaryen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dokov.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land.
Dokov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dokov working Targaryen over with strikes.
Dokov 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.
Dokov is nestled in close to Targaryen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov is controlling the pace.
Dokov working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Aegon Targaryen has been cut.
Dokov lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov working over Targaryen with some ground and pound. Targaryen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That has opened up Aegon Targaryen's cut even more.
Dokov stands up out of the half guard.
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dokov.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dokov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen.
Dokov lands a right hand.
The cut above Aegon Targaryen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Targaryen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dokov jumps into guard, dragging Targaryen to the mat.
Dokov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Targaryen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dokov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Targaryen manages to get himself to full guard.
Dokov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dokov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Targaryen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targaryen circles away quickly and effectively.
Dokov darts in and clinches Targaryen up against the cage.
Targaryen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dokov rushes Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen throws a head punch that misses.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen takes a shot to the head.
Targaryen being controlled against the cage.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Targaryen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dokov.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Targaryen.
Dokov gets through Targaryen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dokov jumps guard and drags Targaryen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov pushes Targaryen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dokov pushes Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Targaryen lands a body punch.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Dokov lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Dokov.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doko Dokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aegon Targaryen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dokov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Targaryen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dokov lands a left and a right that send Targaryen crashing to the mat, dazed. Dokov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Targaryen is rocked!
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Targaryen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dokov finish him?
Doko Dokov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Targaryen tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dokov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Dokov lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dokov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Targaryen seems to have recovered his senses.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dokov slowing the pace effectively.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dokov jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dokov shoots in and drives through. Targaryen sprawls well.
Targaryen throws a low kick but Dokov avoids it.
Targaryen closes the distance and clinches.
Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dokov misses with a wild combination.
Dokov darts in and clinches Targaryen up against the cage.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Aegon Targaryen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dokov prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Dokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doko Dokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Targaryen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Targaryen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dokov pushes Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Dokov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dokov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Targaryen is fending him off so far but Dokov persists. Nope, Targaryen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokov clinches up with Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Targaryen tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov gets through Targaryen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aegon Targaryen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doko Dokov!
Our winner, Doko Dokov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 3103 p4p, 3638 weight class) and Billy Marques (ranked 385 p4p, 442 weight class). Marques comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Raining Blood kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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17 - 20 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Marques!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marques's coach down at Catch Wrestling L.A. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marques's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marques misses with a body shot.
Marques takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A combination from Denke does no damage.
As Denke backs off Marques throws a huge counter combo but Denke manages to avoid it all.
Denke tries to sprawl but Marques drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Denke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denke actively working from the bottom here.
Denke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marques is working away from the top position though.
Denke wants to get back to full guard.
Marques not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denke trying to control but Marques postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marques is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marques controlling the pace.
Denke wants to get back to full guard.
Denke wants to control but Marques is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marques content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Denke wants to control but Marques is keeping busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Marques fails with the takedown.
Denke staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Denke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marques swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Billy Marques has been cut.
Denke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marques momentarily.
Denke misses with a series of wild punches.
Marques blocks the body kick.
Denke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Denke throws a head kick but Marques moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denke swings for the body but Marques moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marques. Denke does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Denke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Denke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marques was well out of range. Poor timing from Denke.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marques moves out of range of the leg kick from Denke.
Marques misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Marques as he checks the leg kick.
Marques ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marques cracks Denke with a good jab.
Marques moves out of range as Denke strikes.
Marques looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marques connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marques thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Denke.
Marques blocks a head kick by Denke.
Denke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marques manages to avoid it.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denke with a jab.
Denke misses with a two punch combination.
Denke looks to land a right hand but Marques moved out of range.
Marques lands with a hook. Denke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marques paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Denke swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Marques counter with a right hand.
Marques shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Denke wants to improve his position but Marques is controlling well.
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 Karl Denke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Marques's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Denke throws a body shot but no joy.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck for Marques with that takedown attempt.
Denke throws a lazy head kick
and Marques counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Denke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denke throws a body kick that misses.
Denke throws a sloppy head kick
and Marques counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marques shoots in and drives through. Denke sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques throws a lazy right hand but Denke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marques lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Denke lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Marques throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marques moves into range and clinches up with Denke.
Denke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Denke.
Denke misses with a kick to the body
and Marques counters with a single leg into guard. Denke didn't expect that.
Denke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marques doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marques manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Denke working a defensive guard but Marques manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marques looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Denke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marques wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke trying to control but Marques flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Marques keeps control of the position as Denke tries to break free.
Denke fending off the submission attempt from Marques.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke rolls, trying to escape but Marques keeps control of the position.
Denke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marques.
Well, with Marques on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Denke is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Denke wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques biding his time, looking for the opening.
Denke tries to escape but Marques has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Denke covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Denke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marques.
Denke tries to escape but Marques has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marques is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Marques controlling the position well here. Denke rolled but Marques kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Marques.
Marques avoiding Denke 's attempts to control his hands.
Marques working for the choke.
Denke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Marques showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Marques's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marques gets a takedown into half guard.
Denke controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Denke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marques is working away from the top position though.
Marques landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marques is trying to control. Denke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denke wants to improve his position but Marques is controlling well.
Denke trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke is refusing to be controlled, as Marques sits in half guard.
Denke tries to get to full guard but Marques has control of the leg.
Denke wants to control but Marques is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marques passes to full mount!
Marques lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques content just to control the position here.
Marques looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marques takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Marques.
Marques tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marques tries to control but Denke wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Denke working to try and regain half guard.
Marques fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Denke tries to hold on but Marques pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques content just to control the position here.
Marques working for a guillotine from mount but Denke is in no mood to give up.
Denke is trying desperately to improve position.
Marques sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denke is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Marques comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marques has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Marques!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Marques thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 1661 p4p, 1182 weight class) and James Cole (ranked 212 p4p, 150 weight class). Brown's entrance music is I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy. A fine choice. James Cole has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Brown's chin.
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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 39 - 46 - 5, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, James Cole!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
Cole is working Brown over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Cole fails to land.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Cole tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cole misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Brown is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cole clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cole breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Cole controlling from the top position.
Cole is continuing to stall.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Cole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
James Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Brown blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole lands a nice uppercut.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Brown blocking some punches.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Cole misses with a punch to the body.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Cole tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cole gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Cole blocks a body shot from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cole working aggressively here.
Cole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cole misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cole.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Cole controls the action.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cole misses with some punches.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole misses with the head strike.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Cole's ribcage. Cole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brown lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is thwarting Cole's attempts to control the position.
Cole is trying is best to control the position here.
Cole tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole looking for submissions off his back.
Cole tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Cole trying to control here.
Cole has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is trying to control. Cole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cole throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cole up against the cage.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
Brown turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Cole's head but Cole avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown throwing strikes but Cole manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cole trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown 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.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole staying calm.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cole tries to advance to mount but Brown denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Cole tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Cole stalls from top position.
Cole tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.
Cole tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cole has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James Cole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Brown won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Brown tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cole is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Cole controlling the pace.
Brown wants to control but Cole is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cole winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Cole!
James Cole spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 260 p4p, 4227 weight class) and Lu Wai Ping (ranked 34 p4p, 389 weight class). Noriega comes to the cage accompanied by MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha. Pablo Noriega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Wai Ping looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks.
Noriega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Noriega throws a push kick but Wai Ping slaps the foot to one side.
Wai Ping follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wai Ping wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Wai Ping is just out of range.
Noriega fails to land with a series of punches.
Wai Ping misses with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
Noriega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Wai Ping.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Noriega misses with a hook. Wai Ping ducked under it nicely.
Noriega backing away here, and Wai Ping unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
Wai Ping throws a front kick aimed at Noriega's knee but Noriega avoids it well.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wai Ping - that will leave a mark!
Noriega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wai Ping under the eye.
Wai Ping missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noriega.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wai Ping is looking to score with low kicks.
Noriega walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
Wai Ping misses with a low kick as Noriega jumps back.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a hook.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Wai Ping sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega throws a series of punches but Wai Ping avoids them all with ease.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Noriega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Noriega scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Noriega.
Wai Ping throws a push kick but Noriega slaps the foot to one side.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Wai Ping scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Noriega. That snapped Wai Ping's head back.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick
and Wai Ping takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wai Ping checks a leg kick nicely.
Wai Ping lands with a hook. Noriega tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wai Ping tests Noriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wai Ping lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses
and Wai Ping counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wai Ping throws a sloppy head kick and Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega throws an overhand right that lands on Wai Ping's shoulder, as Wai Ping tries to avoid the shot.
Wai Ping misses with a jab to the body
and Noriega counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Noriega scores with a jab to the head.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wai Ping checks a low kick from Noriega.
A left and a right from Noriega both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wai Ping.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Wai Ping cracks Noriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wai Ping avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Noriega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wai Ping has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Wai Ping sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wai Ping looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wai Ping checks a leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wai Ping. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Wai Ping blocks the low kick.
Wai Ping shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wai Ping checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
As Wai Ping backs away, Noriega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega blocks a jab.
Noriega is looking to counter punch.
Wai Ping lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wai Ping lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick but Noriega checks it.
Good shot there by Wai Ping.
Noriega swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wai Ping.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Wai Ping steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Noriega misses
and Wai Ping counters with a nice body kick.
Noriega will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wai Ping slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noriega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wai Ping if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Noriega misses.
Wai Ping misses with a body shot.
Wai Ping throws a leg kick that misses.
Noriega thumps Wai Ping with a low kick.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wai Ping shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Noriega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wai Ping only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Wai Ping avoids the head kick by Noriega.
Noriega backing away here, and Wai Ping unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Wai Ping throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wai Ping throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega blocks a leg kick.
Wai Ping blocks the body kick.
Wai Ping only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wai Ping.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Wai Ping shakes it off.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Wai Ping's belly button to the back.
Wai Ping is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses.
Wai Ping keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wai Ping connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wai Ping keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wai Ping with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noriega to score with a decent uppercut.
Noriega moves forwards but Wai Ping connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wai Ping takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wai Ping misses with a lunging right hand
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wai Ping.
Noriega finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Wai Ping, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping scores with a crisp jab that stopped Noriega in his tracks.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Wai Ping looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Noriega misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping pivots, looking for a leg kick but Noriega is out of range and Wai Ping settles back down.
Wai Ping moves forwards but Noriega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noriega moves out of range as Wai Ping strikes.
Noriega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wai Ping clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wai Ping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wai Ping keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Noriega lands with an overhand left.
Wai Ping with the inside leg kick.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noriega.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wai Ping bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Noriega's head.
Noriega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wai Ping checks it well.
Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noriega.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Noriega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wai Ping - the referee stops the clock and Noriega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wai Ping. Noriega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wai Ping lands a nice shot to the body.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but Noriega moves out of range easily.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Wai Ping sees it coming and moves out of range.
Noriega misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noriega checks a low kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Wai Ping's leg. Wai Ping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wai Ping moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wai Ping takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wai Ping throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lu Wai Ping will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wai Ping, as that shot connected.
Pablo Noriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Noriega.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wai Ping fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Noriega checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wai Ping darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noriega slips a jab from Wai Ping.
Noriega half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega tries to bum rush Wai Ping with a series of wild strikes but Wai Ping uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wai Ping just misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wai Ping has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wai Ping slips a straight right by Noriega.
Wai Ping is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
Wai Ping misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with a left to the body.
Wai Ping misses with a looping right.
Noriega dips to his left and cracks Wai Ping with an uppercut!
Noriega moves out of range of the leg kick from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Noriega.
Wai Ping looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Wai Ping changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wai Ping stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Wai Ping scores with a nice strike.
Wai Ping tries to work over Noriega's front leg with a kick but Noriega checks it.
Wai Ping looks to land a combination but Noriega avoids it well.
Noriega scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wai Ping.
Noriega is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wai Ping misses with a straight right.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wai Ping misses with a few strikes there.
Noriega is looking to counter with a body kick.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Wai Ping avoids it well.
Noriega throws a combination. Wai Ping tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wai Ping. That's going to slow Noriega down.
Wai Ping defending well as Noriega loads up on a big left hand.
Wai Ping throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Noriega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Noriega moves out of range of the body kick from Wai Ping.
Noriega throws a hook to the side of Wai Ping's head but Wai Ping sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wai Ping just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNoriega.
Wai Ping is looking to chop away at Noriega's legs.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Noriega counters with a quick kick to the body but Wai Ping blocks it.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noriega.
Noriega cracks Wai Ping with a good jab.
Noriega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wai Ping checks a low kick from Noriega.
Noriega swings for the body but Wai Ping moves out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Wai Ping saw that one coming.
Noriega lands a glancing blow to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Good shot there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Wai Ping was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Wai Ping.
Noriega scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wai Ping scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wai Ping cracks a nice hook into Noriega's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wai Ping. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Noriega tenderised Wai Ping's leg. Wai Ping is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wai Ping clobbers Noriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noriega takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wai Ping throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wai Ping changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lu Wai Ping.
Well Wai Ping has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lu Wai Ping!
Our winner, Lu Wai Ping, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Chamba (ranked 3927 p4p, 1383 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 414 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Insanely flexible |
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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 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilberto Chamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chamba doesn't manage to clinch there - MBaku circles away.
Chamba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MBaku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chamba is trying to improve his position.
MBaku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chamba keeps MBaku under control for a moment.
MBaku advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku tries to control but Chamba wriggling away.
Chamba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamba is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chamba wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
MBaku slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chamba tries to break free.
MBaku patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chamba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from MBaku.
Chamba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MBaku looking for the choke from the back.
Chamba trying to control the hands but MBaku won't let him.
MBaku looking to break Chamba's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chamba remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MBaku will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Chamba right now.
Chamba preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MBaku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
MBaku is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chamba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chamba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MBaku on the ground.
MBaku tightening his grip on Chamba, looking for the choke.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MBaku has the hooks in. Chamba is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MBaku working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chamba trying to control the action but MBaku just sinks the hooks in.
Chamba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chamba wants to escape the position.
MBaku struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MBaku is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chamba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
MBaku is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chamba can't escape the position.
MBaku is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chamba knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chamba for a finish.
MBaku is not going to allow Chamba to sit and survive in this position.
MBaku keeps control of the position as Chamba tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku working for a choke but Chamba is defending well.
Chamba tries to roll but MBaku sticks to his back.
MBaku working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chamba is doing well to defend. MBaku seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chamba is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spinning Fire (ranked 1294 p4p, 1394 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 47 p4p, 51 weight class). Riverson has chosen J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spinning Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson misses with a head kick.
Fire attempts a counter takedown but Riverson avoids it well and moves away.
Riverson tries to land a body kick
and Fire counters with a takedown into side control.
Fire happy to just control the position for now.
Riverson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Riverson down.
Fire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Riverson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Riverson is rocked!
Riverson is looking for a sweep.
Riverson keeps trying to improve his position.
Fire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Riverson to see if he's OK.
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!
Fire lands an elbow.
Fire looks up at the clock and then as Riverson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Riverson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverson tries to get to full guard but Fire has control of the leg.
Riverson has hold of Fire's hands but Fire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fire prevents Riverson from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fire in particular looking to stall.
Fire is looking to take a break and control but Riverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Fire.
Riverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Riverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fire lands strikes from half guard.
Fire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riverson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fire 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fire lands a nice short elbow.
Fire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riverson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Riverson taking some punishment here, with Fire in his half guard.
Riverson is looking for a sweep. Fire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riverson is still in real trouble! Can Fire finish him?
Fire is trying to control. Riverson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fire is really struggling to control Riverson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Riverson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fire drops an elbow to the side of Riverson's head.
Fire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riverson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riverson moves into full guard.
Riverson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fire passes into side control.
Riverson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fire connects with a decent elbow.
Riverson regains half guard.
Fire lands with a punch from half guard.
Fire scores with a big shot! Riverson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Riverson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spinning Fire!
After winning the bout, Spinning Fire 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex The Leviathan (ranked 820 p4p, 1121 weight class) and Hristo Mihailov (ranked 101 p4p, 135 weight class). Hristo Mihailov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex The Leviathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hristo Mihailov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Leviathan counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from The Leviathan misses.
Hristo Mihailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Leviathan blocks a head kick by Mihailov.
Mihailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mihailov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mihailov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mihailov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mihailov looks to land a combination but The Leviathan avoids it well.
Mihailov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mihailov drops The Leviathan with a right and a left! Mihailov comes rushing in but The Leviathan regains his composure and manages to keep Mihailov in guard.
The Leviathan is rocked!
It looks like Rex The Leviathan has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihailov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Leviathan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mihailov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mihailov throws a monster overhand right that drops The Leviathan! Mihailov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hristo Mihailov!
A relieved looking Hristo Mihailov 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 HL Mencken (ranked 384 p4p, 667 weight class) and Kyle Cobra (ranked 49 p4p, 87 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kyle Cobra was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mencken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mencken goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mencken takes one on the button.
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobra counters with a nice uppercut.
Mencken misses with an uppercut. Cobra saw that one coming.
Cobra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
A shot to the liver by Mencken. Beautiful body shot.
Mencken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mencken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobra.
Cobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
Cobra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cobra throws a right hand that Mencken ducks under and follows up with a left that Mencken also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mencken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Shark Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cobra clinches.
Mencken dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mencken breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Cobra lands a slapping body shot.
Mencken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cobra throws a sloppy body shot
and Mencken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mencken back to the cage. Cobra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cobra looks to land a combination but Mencken avoids it well.
Mencken looks to land a body kick but Cobra moved away.
Cobra throws a lazy uppercut
and Mencken counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mencken. Cobra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mencken throws a wild body kick that Cobra sees coming a mile off.
Cobra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cobra looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mencken connects with a leg kick.
Cobra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cobra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cobra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mencken looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mencken sends Cobra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mencken is motioning to the referee to let Cobra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mencken lands with a nice body kick.
Mencken cracks Cobra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cobra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mencken finish him?
Cobra is rocked!
Mencken misses with a body kick.
Cobra is still on wobbly legs! Can Mencken finish him?
Cobra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mencken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cobra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mencken scrambles back to his feet.
Cobra misses with an uppercut. Mencken saw that one coming.
Cobra seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobra throws a right hand that Mencken ducks under and follows up with a left that Mencken also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Mencken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
HL Mencken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mencken throws an overhand right that drops Cobra like a sack of potatoes! Mencken dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious HL Mencken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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