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SMASH: Lacplesis vs Marciano PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 4789 p4p, 2998 weight class) and Walter Flanagan (ranked 413 p4p, 307 weight class). Flanagan has chosen The Wizard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Flanagan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flanagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Flanagan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivanov sets himself, and Flanagan steps forward looking for the clinch! Ivanov avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flanagan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Flanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a right hand to the body.
Flanagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Flanagan misses.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flanagan is looking for the big counter here.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov swings for the body but Flanagan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Flanagan.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Flanagan counters with a left and a right that stings Ivanov.
Ivan Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flanagan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov digs a good body shot into Flanagan's ribs.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
and Flanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ivanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flanagan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ivanov defends it well.
Ivanov throws a lazy head kick
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Ivanov avoids it with no problem.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Flanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flanagan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ivanov defends it well.
Ivanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to control. Flanagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Flanagan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Flanagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flanagan controlling Ivanov's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flanagan holds on to Ivanov's head and controls the position momentarily.
We've been hearing that Ivanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ivanov landing a few strikes.
Flanagan is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ivanov.
Ivanov tries to score with some ground and pound. Flanagan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to control but Flanagan is keeping him busy.
Flanagan tries to improve position but can't.
Ivanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ivanov scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Flanagan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanov wants to stand but Flanagan has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Flanagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control but Flanagan is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flanagan is trying to control the position but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov trying to control but Flanagan is working from the bottom.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Flanagan has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Flanagan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ivanov controls Flanagan momentarily but Flanagan frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flanagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Flanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Flanagan trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Flanagan is fighting to break Ivanov's control of his arms but Ivanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Flanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Flanagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivanov lands with a nice body punch.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Flanagan sprawls well.
Ivanov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Ivanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Flanagan, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Flanagan against the cage but Flanagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Ivanov avoids it with no problem.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Flanagan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flanagan throws out a counter right but Ivanov avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan stuffs the takedown.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Flanagan pushes him off.
A nice side step and Flanagan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice takedown defense from Flanagan. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
Flanagan feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Flanagan moves away
and Ivanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ivanov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flanagan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanov thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Flanagan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Flanagan moves out of range.
Flanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Flanagan shows good takedown defense.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Flanagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Despite the aggression on Flanagan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Flanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
Flanagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Flanagan circles away easily
and Flanagan counters with a shoot takedown. Ivanov fights it but they end up in guard.
Ivanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Flanagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flanagan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control from the bottom.
Flanagan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ivanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flanagan.
Flanagan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Flanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Ivanov is trying to maintain the position but Flanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Ivanov is not content to let Flanagan control the position.
Ivanov controlling the position for now.
Flanagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Ivanov trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flanagan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flanagan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Flanagan!
A relieved looking Walter Flanagan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aguta Grizzly (ranked 2912 p4p, 3547 weight class) and Zuillnic Canto (ranked 388 p4p, 449 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aguta Grizzly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuillnic Canto!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto lands a glancing blow to the side of Grizzly's head.
Canto throws a hook but Grizzly avoids it easily.
Grizzly throws a nice looking combination but Canto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grizzly with a body shot.
Canto misses with a straight right.
Grizzly throwing a counter right hand but Canto manages to avoid it.
That kick from Grizzly tenderised Canto's leg. Canto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grizzly misses with an uppercut. Canto saw that one coming.
And Canto tries to counter it with a takedown but Grizzly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grizzly looks for the body kick but Canto saw that one coming.
Grizzly avoids the body shot from Canto.
Canto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canto lands a body shot.
Canto dives in and scores a takedown into Grizzly's guard.
Canto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grizzly is keeping the position for now.
Grizzly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grizzly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto is looking for a kimura but Grizzly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canto to get the leverage.
Canto seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canto is pressing down on Grizzly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grizzly is holding on for now.
Grizzly manages to get to full guard.
Canto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canto passes Grizzly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Grizzly won't allow Canto to pass to mount.
Canto works his way into full mount!
Canto wants to take his opponent's back but Grizzly doesn't allow it.
Canto looking for a guillotine from mount but Grizzly is having none of it.
Grizzly is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Canto has taken his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grizzly is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canto has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grizzly has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Canto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Grizzly covering up well and avoiding damage.
Canto working for the choke.
Grizzly wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly fending off the submission attempt from Canto.
Grizzly is in a bad position with Canto working for a choke. Grizzly manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Grizzly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Canto's head.
Grizzly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grizzly stands up over Canto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Canto is looking to advance position but Grizzly won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuillnic Canto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grizzly throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Grizzly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grizzly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canto.
Grizzly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canto with the counter takedown but Grizzly avoids it easily.
Canto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grizzly moves away.
Canto avoids the head kick by Grizzly.
Canto shoots in and gets a takedown into Grizzly's guard.
Grizzly wants to stand up but Canto is controlling him.
Canto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grizzly is looking to control Canto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grizzly avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grizzly makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick misses from Grizzly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Grizzly!
 It looks like Zuillnic Canto has been cut.
Canto fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grizzly on the side of the head.
Canto throws a right hand that misses
and Grizzly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grizzly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Grizzly throws a leg kick
and Canto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grizzly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canto tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto tries for a kimura but Grizzly is defending well.
Canto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Canto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Grizzly rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Canto's guard! Nice work there by Grizzly!
Grizzly scoring with some ground and pound.
Grizzly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grizzly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Grizzly wants to control from the top but Canto keeps moving.
Zuillnic Canto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canto wants to sweep but no luck.
Grizzly trying to control but Canto is working from the bottom.
Grizzly landing with the ground and pound.
Grizzly stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Canto throws up his legs and catches Grizzly in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Grizzly tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Canto! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zuillnic Canto!
Zuillnic Canto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Suprise motherfu*kas, king is back.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Ferguson (ranked 2640 p4p, 2284 weight class) and Burrito Supreme (ranked 319 p4p, 273 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson ducks right into an uppercut from Supreme.
Supreme lands a nice looking body shot.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Supreme jabs at Ferguson's body.
Supreme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Supreme with a hook.
Supreme jabs at Ferguson's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Supreme, as that shot connected.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Supreme finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Supreme works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Supreme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson attempts a counter takedown but Supreme avoids it well and moves away.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Supreme.
Ferguson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme scores with a punch to the head.
Ferguson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Supreme moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burrito Supreme!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Farren Schoff (ranked 3299 p4p, 2622 weight class) and Andrew Hartley (ranked 424 p4p, 344 weight class). Farren Schoff has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farren Schoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Hartley!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoff throws a poor cross that misses
and Hartley counters with a straight right hand.
Schoff misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Schoff. Those never looked like landing.
Schoff drives through with a takedown into Hartley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hartley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Hartley has wrist control.
Schoff throws a big right hand that misses.
Schoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hartley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hartley pushes Schoff off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hartley with a jab.
 It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schoff throws a head kick that misses.
Hartley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schoff with a body shot.
Schoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Hartley sprawls well. He's pushed Schoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Hartley.
Schoff is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoff scores with a hook to the body. Hartley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hartley lands a nice shot that snaps Schoff's head back.
Nice defenses there by Hartley.
Hartley misses with a looping right.
Hartley scores with a jab to the body.
Schoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schoff lands with a nice body punch.
Andrew Hartley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schoff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hartley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooh!!! Hartley has knocked Schoff down with a huge combo! Hartley steps away and waves a wobbly Schoff back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Schoff is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schoff tries to get into range but Hartley steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Schoff! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hartley scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Hartley!
Andrew Hartley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 1632 p4p, 2965 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 90 p4p, 163 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buenaventura Durruti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt
and Durruti counters with a crisp one two that drops Nouveau! Durruti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nouveau to his feet! Nouveau is in big trouble!
 Nouveau is rocked!
Durruti throws out a loose jab but Nouveau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nouveau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Durruti defends it well.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Durruti finish him?
Nouveau gets a takedown into half guard.
Nouveau seems to have recovered his senses.
Nouveau throws a strike but Durruti avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Durruti keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Durruti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nouveau has Durruti in his guard.
Nouveau working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Durruti has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durruti is thwarting Nouveau's attempts to control the position.
Nouveau tries to get to full guard but Durruti has control of the leg.
Durruti controlling the action here.
Nouveau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Durruti.
Nouveau 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.
Nouveau trying to control from the bottom.
Nouveau is trying to stand back up but Durruti is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Durruti is thwarting Nouveau's attempts to control the position.
Durruti is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nouveau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Durruti is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nouveau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Buenaventura Durruti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nouveau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nouveau lands a body shot.
Nouveau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Nouveau looks to move away, Durruti throws a big counter combo but Nouveau just gets out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Durruti.
A head kick misses from Nouveau.
Nouveau feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nouveau drops back, looking for a kneebar! Durruti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Durruti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Durruti!
Durruti is staying tight to Nouveau's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nouveau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Nouveau tries to hold on but Durruti postures up.
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 Buenaventura Durruti will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nouveau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durruti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nouveau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durruti's waist but Durruti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nouveau off to one side.
Durruti throwing a counter right hand but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
Nouveau throws a sloppy head kick
and Durruti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Durruti stuffs the takedown attempt from Nouveau. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Buenaventura Durruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Durruti scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Theodore Nouveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Durruti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nouveau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Durruti counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau doesn't manage to clinch there - Durruti circles away.
Nouveau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Durruti stuffs the takedown attempt from Nouveau. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.
Nouveau moves to clinch but Durruti breaks away
and Durruti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Durruti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and Durruti counters with a crisp right that sends Nouveau to the canvas! Durruti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buenaventura Durruti!
Theodore Nouveau spoke after the fight, saying 'what a mess...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 2512 p4p, 1827 weight class) and Long Hung Dong (ranked 358 p4p, 274 weight class). Alexius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Country Boy Can Survive. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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9 - 6 - 0 |
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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 34 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Long Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, 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!
Dong misses with a body shot.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexius defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
Dong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Dong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Alexius down.
Alexius tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexius looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Dong lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Alexius finds it's target.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Dong.
Alexius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Alexius down.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexius lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexius.
Alexius has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Alexius.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexius lands a shoulder strike.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexius ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Alexius throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Dong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alexius closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Alexius pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dong lands with a straight right. Alexius didn't see that one coming.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dong.
Dong motions for Alexius to come forward. Dong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Dong slams his shin into Alexius's torso.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alexius.
Alexius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Alexius throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexius. That's going to slow Dong down.
Alexius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dong takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dong checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dong swivels and escapes.
Alexius misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexius throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong throws a leg kick but Alexius moved away.
Alexius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Long Hung Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alexius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dong's head.
Alexius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alexius content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dong has locked up a guillotine! Dong's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Alexius is holding on here and Dong must be using up a lot of energy. Alexius has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dong gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Hung Dong!
An out of breath Long Hung Dong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bessarion Alexius spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 1407 p4p, 2184 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 199 p4p, 291 weight class). Leighton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood 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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37
215
25 - 29 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz scores with a jab. Leighton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Akharraz pushes Leighton up against the cage in a clinch.
Leighton wants the takedown. Akharraz is fighting it off but Leighton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Akharraz's guard against the cage.
Akharraz wants to stand but Leighton is controlling the position.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Leighton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Akharraz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Leighton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Akharraz misses with a low kick.
Akharraz moves into the clinch.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Akharraz manages to get underhooks.
Leighton wants a takedown but no success here.
Leighton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akharraz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Osama Akharraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliott Leighton.
A right hand to the body from Akharraz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akharraz lands a right hand.
Leighton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akharraz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akharraz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akharraz is pressed up against the cage. Leighton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akharraz down to the mat. Akharraz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton gets tackled into the cage by Akharraz. Akharraz maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leighton blocks an uppercut.
Akharraz effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akharraz.
Leighton dodges an elbow strike from Akharraz.
Akharraz avoids the elbow strike from Leighton, against the cage.
Leighton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akharraz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akharraz misses with a wild body shot.
Leighton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leighton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akharraz fails to land with a series of punches.
Akharraz throws a series of punches but Leighton avoids them all with ease.
Akharraz throws a chopping leg kick but Leighton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A punch lands to the side of Leighton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz with a nice calf kick.
Akharraz wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akharraz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leighton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leighton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz throws a combination that misses
so Leighton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Akharraz is looking to stand up but Leighton isn't so interested in that idea.
Akharraz keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
Akharraz is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Leighton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akharraz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Akharraz.
Akharraz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akharraz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leighton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Akharraz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Akharraz manages to get underhooks.
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Akharraz.
Akharraz misses with a punch on the inside.
Akharraz throws a head punch that misses.
Leighton tries for a takedown but Akharraz manages to get underhooks.
Leighton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akharraz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Akharraz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leighton avoids it.
Akharraz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akharraz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leighton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz fails to land with a series of punches.
Akharraz lands a big head kick that sends Leighton tumbling to the mat! Akharraz takes a step backwards and waves Leighton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leighton is rocked!
It looks like Eliott Leighton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akharraz cracks Leighton with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Leighton tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Akharraz pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Leighton is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osama Akharraz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cal Klos (ranked 760 p4p, 2931 weight class) and Sven Ludwig (ranked 101 p4p, 391 weight class). Klos's entrance music is Our Father Enki. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Klos working over Ludwig with some ground and pound. Ludwig looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ludwig is trying to maintain the position but Klos is very close to passing his half guard.
Klos prevents Ludwig from improving his position.
Ludwig taking some punishment here, with Klos in his half guard.
Klos throwing shots but Ludwig is blocking nicely.
Ludwig blocking the ground and pound attempt from Klos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig is trying to get back to full guard.
Klos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ludwig is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ludwig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Klos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ludwig's head.
Klos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ludwig, up you get!
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klos as he avoids it easily.
Ludwig misses with a wild body shot.
Ludwig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ludwig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ludwig's back!
Klos has Ludwig flattened out and is raining down punches.
Klos trying to control momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ludwig is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klos working for the choke.
Klos lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ludwig wants to escape the position.
Ludwig trying to get back to his feet but Klos is in full control for now.
Klos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Klos lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ludwig hold on?!
Ludwig wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is trying to stand back up.
Klos controlling well, preventing Ludwig from escaping the position.
Klos working for a choke but Ludwig is defending well.
Ludwig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig wants to stand back up but Klos manages to pass into side control.
Ludwig is looking to regain half guard here but Klos keeps moving and retains side control.
Ludwig is trying to work for a sweep but Klos has mounted him!
Klos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ludwig looks a forlorn figure.
Ludwig tries to lock up and control but Klos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Klos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ludwig?
Klos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ludwig hang on?
Ludwig is rocked!
Klos postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ludwig bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Klos and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Klos!
During a confident post fight interview, Cal Klos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 2508 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Uri Gellar (ranked 300 p4p, 165 weight class). Gellar has chosen James Randi exposes Uri Geller as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uri Gellar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gellar thows a leg kick but Seehaver checks it
and Seehaver counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seehaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seehaver prevents Gellar from standing back up.
Seehaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Seehaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura but Gellar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seehaver to get the leverage.
Seehaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gellar wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver controlling the action here.
Gellar wants to control but Seehaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Seehaver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seehaver seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gellar for as long as he can get away with.
Gellar trying to hold on to Seehaver's head to control him but Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gellar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seehaver.
Seehaver content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gellar wants to improve his position but Seehaver is controlling well.
Seehaver wants to work for an arm triangle but Gellar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seehaver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gellar looks to score with a jab to the body but Seehaver is just out of range.
Seehaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gellar connects with a leg kick.
Seehaver fails with the takedown.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gellar sprawls well. Gellar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seehaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Gellar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gellar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
Seehaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seehaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gellar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gellar scoring well with a low kick there.
Gellar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gellar moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gellar tries a body shot but Seehaver blocks it.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seehavers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Seehaver has Gellar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gellar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gellar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seehaver prevents a body shot from Gellar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Seehaver'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.
Gellar throws a leg kick
and Seehaver counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Seehaver.
Seehaver controls from within his opponent's guard.
Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Seehaver continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More hug and hope from Seehaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gellar lands a leg kick that knocks Seehaver off balance momentarily.
Gellar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seehaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gellar connects with a body shot.
Gellar scores with a decent looking hook.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seehaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gellar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gellar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seehaver half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gellar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seehaver throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gellar's waist but Gellar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seehaver off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gellar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar gets caught napping as Seehaver dives in and scores a takedown. Gellar manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar is trying to keep Seehaver in close.
Gellar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gellar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gellar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gellar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seehaver gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gellar is looking for a triangle but Seehaver pushes his legs off easily.
Seehaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gellar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seehaver controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gellar thumps Seehaver with a low kick.
Seehaver drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gellar has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Gellar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gellar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver controlling from the top position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Seehaver.
Seehaver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gellar.
Gellar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seehaver shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Seehaver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gellar cracks Seehaver with an open hand slap.
Gellar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seehaver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Seehaver.
Gellar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gellar throws a leg kick that misses.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Gellar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Seehavers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gellar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Seehaver takes the fight into the clinch.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gellar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
Gellar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seehaver backwards.
Gellar lands with a light punch inside.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Seehaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar works on Seehaver's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gellar prevents the takedown attempt.
Gellar lands with a left to the head.
Seehaver is rocked!
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Seehaver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Seehaver seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gellar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seehaver.
Gellar lands a big right hand that drops Seehaver! The killer instinct kicks in and Gellar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gellar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uri Gellar!
After winning the bout, Uri Gellar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 84 p4p, 846 weight class) and Frank Marciano 3rd (ranked 11 p4p, 134 weight class). Marciano 3rd is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: O Fortuna. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Marciano 3rd!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano 3rd has managed to clinch.
Marciano 3rd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands a right hand.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Marciano 3rd avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Marciano 3rd wants a takedown.
Marciano 3rd is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lacplesis avoiding damage as Marciano 3rd throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Marciano 3rd is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis has him pressed against the cage.
Marciano 3rd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano 3rd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Lacplesis.
Marciano 3rd clinches up with Lacplesis and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been informed that Marciano 3rd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lacplesis stuns Marciano 3rd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marciano 3rd lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lacplesis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd pulls guard.
Lacplesis advances to half guard.
Lacplesis stands up and beckons Marciano 3rd to join him on the feet.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Lacplesis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marciano 3rd stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lacplesis.
Nice shot lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Marciano 3rd with that takedown attempt.
Lacplesis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacplesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano 3rd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lacplesis - the referee stops the clock and Marciano 3rd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lacplesis. Marciano 3rd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lacplesis lands with a hook. Marciano 3rd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marciano 3rd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano 3rd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crunch! Lacplesis slams his shin into Marciano 3rd's torso.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Marciano 3rd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lacplesis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marciano 3rd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lacplesis leaves Marciano 3rd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Lacplesis.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches up with Lacplesis, looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd pushes Lacplesis against the cage but Lacplesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano 3rd's head.
A big left from Lacplesis misses.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lacplesis as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano 3rd off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marciano 3rd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Marciano 3rd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marciano 3rd blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano 3rd's shoulder, as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano 3rd moves away.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano 3rd moves away.
Marciano 3rd takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd manages to break the clinch.
Frank Marciano 3rd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano 3rd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lacplesis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marciano 3rd somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano 3rd rushes Lacplesis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Marciano 3rd's ribcage. Marciano 3rd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lacplesis pushes Marciano 3rd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano 3rd can do to turn this around?
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Marciano 3rd avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd takes a shot to the head.
Marciano 3rd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lacplesis avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Marciano 3rd can't break the clinch.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Marciano 3rd controls his hands.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lacplesis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano 3rd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marciano 3rd fails to pull guard.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marciano 3rd ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marciano 3rd no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lacplesis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lacplesis continues to stall.
Lacplesis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano 3rd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marciano 3rd throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lacplesis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marciano 3rd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lacplesis has passed into side control.
Lacplesis stands up and beckons Marciano 3rd to his feet.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into Marciano 3rd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marciano 3rd dives in and grabs Lacplesis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lacplesis pushes down on Marciano 3rd's head and hops out.
Marciano 3rd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis scores with a nice right hand.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd shoots in but no luck this time.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Marciano 3rd controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lacplesis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Marciano 3rd is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lacplesis pushes Marciano 3rd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano 3rd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marciano 3rd backwards.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lacplesis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lacplesis clobbers Marciano 3rd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marciano 3rd darts in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets double underhooks and turns Marciano 3rd into the cage.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Marciano 3rd moves out of range.
Lacplesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marciano 3rd at a distance.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lacplesis lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd avoids a kick to the body.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marciano 3rd has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano 3rd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Marciano 3rd walks into a jab.
Lacplesis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lacplesis scores with a nice right hand.
Marciano 3rd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd looks for a takedown but Lacplesis sprawls well.
Lacplesis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Marciano 3rd avoids it.
Lacplesis cracks Marciano 3rd with a good jab.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marciano 3rd shoots and misses
and Lacplesis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano 3rd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano 3rd darts in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis gets double underhooks and turns Marciano 3rd into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lacplesis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacplesis, as that shot connected.
Lacplesis connects with the punch.
Marciano 3rd throws a low kick but Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Danga de danga de dang - Marciano 3rd scores with a four punch combination!
Lacplesis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marciano 3rd manages to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd misses with a two punch combination.
Lacplesis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis with a hook.
Marciano 3rd has closed the distance and engaged Lacplesis in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marciano 3rd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet.
Lacplesis scoring well with a low kick there.
Lacplesis jabs Marciano 3rd right on the nose. Marciano 3rd blinks but takes it well.
Lacplesis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis connects with a single shot there.
Marciano 3rd tries to land a front kick but Lacplesis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacplesis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano 3rd lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Lacplesis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Frank Marciano 3rd has been cut.
Lacplesis throws a body kick that misses.
Marciano 3rd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lacplesis throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Marciano 3rd.
It looked like Lacplesis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marciano 3rd clinches up with Lacplesis and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano 3rd fails to pull guard.
Marciano 3rd misses with a knee strike.
Marciano 3rd is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marciano 3rd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lacplesis prevents it.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd decides to pull guard.
Lacplesis stands and steps away. Marciano 3rd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lacplesis thuds a left hand into Marciano 3rd's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis scores with a head kick.
Marciano 3rd takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Lacplesis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano 3rd tries for a takedown but Lacplesis circles away easily
and Lacplesis counters with an inside leg kick.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacplesis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marciano 3rd under the eye.
Lacplesis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacplesis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that half lands.
Marciano 3rd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacplesis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Marciano 3rd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lacplesis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lacplesis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano 3rd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marciano 3rd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Lacplesis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lacplesis throws a counter high kick but Marciano 3rd was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marciano 3rd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lacplesis punishes Marciano 3rd's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis dodges the punch combination from Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Marciano 3rd blocks it.
Lacplesis stuffs the takedown.
Lacplesis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis punishes Marciano 3rd's body with a nice straight punch.
Marciano 3rd checks a low kick from Lacplesis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis had his way with Frank Marciano 3rd in that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Marciano 3rd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lacplesis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Marciano 3rd jumps back.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Marciano 3rd ducked under it nicely.
Marciano 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lacplesis as he jumps to the side.
Lacplesis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lacplesis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lacplesis scoring well with a low kick there.
Marciano 3rd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marciano 3rd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marciano 3rd.
Marciano 3rd is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lacplesis tests Marciano 3rd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marciano 3rd moves forwards but Lacplesis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lacplesis jabs Marciano 3rd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws an overhand right that lands on Marciano 3rd's shoulder, as Marciano 3rd tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano 3rd misses with a takedown attempt
and Lacplesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano 3rd dives in and grabs Lacplesis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lacplesis pushes down on Marciano 3rd's head and hops out.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano 3rd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marciano 3rd throws a head kick that misses.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano 3rd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lacplesis circles away.
Marciano 3rd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacplesis avoids it really well and circles away.
Marciano 3rd closes the distance and clinches up with Lacplesis, looking for a takedown. Marciano 3rd pushes Lacplesis against the cage but Lacplesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a cross.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.
Lacplesis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marciano 3rd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lacplesis finds it's way round the side to connect with Marciano 3rd's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano 3rd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano 3rd is just out of range.
Marciano 3rd wants to counter the offense by Lacplesis and move into the clinch position.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano 3rd was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Marciano 3rd rushes Lacplesis and presses him up against the cage.
Marciano 3rd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Marciano 3rd.
Lacplesis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marciano 3rd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lacplesis to keep the fight standing.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano 3rd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body.
Marciano 3rd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Marciano 3rd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot that snaps Marciano 3rd's head back.
Marciano 3rd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano 3rd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marciano 3rd wants to take the fight to the mat but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marciano 3rd prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Marciano 3rd breaks the clinch.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacplesis connects with an inside leg kick.
Marciano 3rd misses with a takedown attempt - Lacplesis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lacplesis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Humors Lacplesis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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