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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordi Joestar (ranked 4764 p4p, 14836 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 466 p4p, 596 weight class). Joestar comes to the cage accompanied by God Save The Queen. Drama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Vicious White Kids No Lip. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordi Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, 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!
Drama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Joestar.
Drama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drama misses with a hook
and Joestar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joestar.
Drama misses with the combination.
Drama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joestar looks to land a left hand but Drama moved out of range nicely.
Joestar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joestar throws a leg kick but Drama sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drama throws a counter combo.
Drama walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joestar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some wild striking there from Drama.
Joestar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Drama both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Jordi Joestar has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drama fails to land with a series of punches.
Joestar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Joestar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joestar lands a high kick!
Drama throws a sloppy head kick and Joestar moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Drama.
Joestar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drama in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joestar.
Drama blocks the body kick.
Joestar scores with a nice strike.
Joestar connects with an inside leg kick.
Drama takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drama is looking to score with low kicks.
Joestar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drama checks a low kick from Joestar.
Joestar throws a leg kick that misses.
Joestar slips a straight right by Drama.
Joestar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drama moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drama.
Joestar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drama needs to keep his hands up - Joestar had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joestar.
Decent striking displayed by Joestar there.
Joestar moves out of range as Drama strikes.
Drama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joestar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drama's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joestar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drama throws the left hand but Joestar avoids the punch easily.
Drama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drama takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Drama is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Joestar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Drama is still on wobbly legs! Can Joestar finish him?
A big right from Drama misses.
Drama seems to have recovered his senses.
Drama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Joestar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joestar.
Joestar scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar lands with a straight right. Drama didn't see that one coming.
Drama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drama throws a combination that misses
and Joestar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drama swings widly with a right hand
enabling Joestar to counter with a crisp jab.
Drama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drama throws a shot from downtown. Joestar moves away and avoids it.
Joestar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Drama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joestar finds it's way round the side to connect with Drama's head.
Drama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Drama looks to move away, Joestar throws a big counter combo but Drama just gets out of the way.
Joestar drops Drama with a beautiful combination! Drama stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joestar is looking for the KO!
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!
Joestar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joestar closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Drama! Joestar dives in looking to finish! Drama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordi Joestar!
Jordi Joestar opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ruslanov (ranked 4514 p4p, 20480 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 457 p4p, 550 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 Marcelinho Lima was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Ruslanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruslanov tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruslanov to the ground. Ruslanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lima gets a takedown into half guard.
Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruslanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ruslanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lima 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.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima 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.
Lima is controlling the pace.
That's two 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.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lima is trying to control. Ruslanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lima looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruslanov defends it well.
Lima punching from mount but Ruslanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lima get's back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruslanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruslanov.
Ruslanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruslanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Ruslanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a two punch combo.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Ruslanov shows good takedown defense.
Ruslanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruslanov sprawls well. Ruslanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruslanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruslanov scores with a jab to the body.
Ruslanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruslanov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruslanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruslanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima forces his way into half guard.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruslanov has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Mohammed Ruslanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruslanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruslanov.
Mohammed Ruslanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ruslanov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ruslanov's guard now, I'm sure.
Ruslanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima is in close to Ruslanov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea.
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima works over Ruslanov with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruslanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima throwing strikes from guard but Ruslanov blocks nicely.
Lima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ruslanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lima.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Ruslanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruslanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruslanov is looking to wear down Lima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lima is looking to clinch.
Lima shoots in for a double leg but Ruslanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ruslanov throws a hook but Lima avoids it easily.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lima tries for a kimura but Ruslanov is defending well.
Lima cracks Ruslanov with a big right hand but Ruslanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ruslanov defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lima decides to stand back up.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima drives through and clinches with Ruslanov against the cage.
Ruslanov is trying to break the clinch but Lima is controlling him.
Ruslanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but Ruslanov pushes him off.
Ruslanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lima tries to clinch but Ruslanov is having none of it.
Ruslanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ruslanov enables Lima to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ruslanov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lima pushes down on Ruslanov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marcelinho Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lima prevents Ruslanov from standing back up.
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.
Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Ruslanov is defending well.
Ruslanov is looking to escape.
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelinho Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lima shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruslanov throws a right and a left that Lima avoids nicely.
Ruslanov swinging wildly here.
Lima darts in looking for a takedown but Ruslanov gets double underhooks and turns Lima into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima gets a double leg takedown into Ruslanov's guard.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima stands up from Ruslanov's guard - Lima perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ruslanov jabs at Lima's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ruslanov as he connects with a hook.
Lima fails with the takedown
and Ruslanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mohammed Ruslanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Ruslanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lima, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ruslanov throws a good cross that connects.
Lima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruslanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lima lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruslanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruslanov is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea.
Lima trying to control but Ruslanov is working from the bottom.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruslanov is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruslanov keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruslanov is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab lands there for Ruslanov.
Ruslanov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruslanov is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruslanov keeps working.
Ruslanov parries the strikes from Lima easily there. Lima is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ruslanov to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruslanov, who protects the arm well.
Lima is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruslanov is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohammed Ruslanov.
I think Ruslanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Ruslanov!
Mohammed Ruslanov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus St Stone (ranked 3247 p4p, 21537 weight class) and Test Five (ranked 114 p4p, 171 weight class). Test Five 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Five!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Stone moves into the clinch.
St Stone wants to stall.
St Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Five misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Five tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
St Stone has Five pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Five tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Five blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
 It looks like Test Five has been cut.
St Stone blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Five looking to stall.
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
St Stone slowing the pace effectively.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
St Stone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St Stone trying to control the position but instead, Five has worked for underhooks and has pushed St Stone into the cage.
Five tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Five back against the cage.
Five throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Five leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Stone letting Five take a breather here.
St Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Five 's eye.
Five working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Five dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Five is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Stone misses with a body punch.
Five swings wildly with an uppercut but St Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Five takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Test Five's cut even more.
Five blocks an elbow strike.
St Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Five's defenses.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Five 's eye.
The cut above Test Five's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from St Stone.
Five looks winded!
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
Test Five's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Five tries to work over St Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Stone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Five.
Nice body punch from St Stone - that landed with a thud.
St Stone slowing the pace effectively.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped Five in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Test Five's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thom Tharrier (ranked 2947 p4p, 4150 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 322 p4p, 428 weight class). Thom Tharrier 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer closes the distance and clinches up with Tharrier, looking for a takedown. Meyer pushes Tharrier against the cage but Tharrier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tharrier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meyer counters by clinching up.
Tharrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tharrier with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick from Tharrier, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tharrier misses with a low kick as Meyer jumps back.
Tharrier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tharrier gets tackled into the cage by Meyer. Meyer maintains the clinch.
Meyer stalls.
Meyer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tharrier throws a head punch that misses.
Tharrier working aggressively here.
Tharrier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tharrier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Tharrier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier motions for Meyer to come forward. Tharrier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Tharrier's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thom Tharrier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
Meyer wants to counter with a clinch but Tharrier pushes him away.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier connects with an inside leg kick.
Tharrier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meyer. That did some damage!
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Meyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meyer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tharrier throws out the jab.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Tharrier throws the kick towards the body but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Tharrier there.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Tharrier throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Thom Tharrier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tharrier throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer slips a straight right by Tharrier.
Meyer checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Tharrier.
Tharrier loads up on a big right hand but Meyer slips the punch.
Tharrier throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Tharrier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tharrier misses with a right hand
and Meyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tharrier looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Tharrier takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Tharrier misses with a looping left.
Tharrier feints a jab promting Meyer to slip. Tharrier then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meyer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tharrier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meyer is rocked!
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Tharrier tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tharrier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Tharrier tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thom Tharrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Tharrier throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Meyer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tharrier manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tharrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Tharrier sets himself, and Meyer steps forward looking for the clinch! Tharrier avoids it this time.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tharrier throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot to the liver by Tharrier. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier jabs at Meyer's body.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tharrier as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier misses with a body kick.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick
and Meyer moves into the clinch.
Tharrier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer blocks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Tharrier throws a right and a left that Meyer avoids nicely.
Tharrier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Meyer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tharrier missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tharrier is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Meyer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Tharrier off balance momentarily.
Meyer blocks a head kick by Tharrier.
Tharrier misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Tharrier dominated that round.
That's time! Tharrier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tharrier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tharrier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meyer.
Meyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oscar Meyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Meyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thom Tharrier is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Tharrier is predictable there
and Meyer counters with a three punch combo that has Tharrier backing up. Tharrier nods at Meyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
Tharrier misses with a hook
and Meyer counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Thom Tharrier has been cut.
Tharrier misses with a left hand
and Meyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tharrier. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Meyer blocks the leg kick.
Tharrier scores with a sloppy right hand. Meyer should have avoided that one.
Meyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tharrier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tharrier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tharrier walks into a jab.
Tharrier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tharrier throws a hook but Meyer avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Meyer wants to counter with a clinch but Tharrier pushes him away.
Tharrier throws out a leg kick but Meyer moves out of range and Tharrier only half commits.
Meyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tharrier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Tharrier takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer is looking for the big counter here.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tharrier misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Tharrier.
Meyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meyer clinches up with Tharrier and pushes him back against the cage.
Meyer scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier lands with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meyer moves out of range as Tharrier strikes.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer checks a leg kick nicely.
Tharrier looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tharrier is looking to score with low kicks.
Meyer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tharrier defends it well.
Tharrier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Meyer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Tharrier misses the target.
Meyer shoots for a takedown but Tharrier saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thom Tharrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Tharrier throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Meyer finds it's target.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tharrier wants to slow Meyer down by chopping away at his legs.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Meyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
Meyer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier lands a head shot.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Meyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Tharrier attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tharrier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tharrier.
Meyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tharrier on the side of the head.
Tharrier throws a lazy uppercut
and Meyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Meyer.
Meyer tries to throw a body punch but Tharrier avoids it by throwing Meyer back against the cage.
Meyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tharrier walks away with a smile on his face. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Tharrier throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Tharrier misses the target.
Tharrier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tharrier throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Tharrier sprawls well.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Meyer connects with a looping right hand.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tharrier as he jumps to the side.
Tharrier looks to land a left hand but Meyer moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thom Tharrier dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tharrier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tharrier throws the left hand but Meyer avoids the punch easily.
Meyer tries to clinch but Tharrier moves out of range.
Meyer moves out of range as Tharrier throws a body kick.
Tharrier with the inside leg kick.
Tharrier lands a jab to Meyer's midsection.
Meyer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meyer checks a low kick from Tharrier.
Tharrier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Meyer.
Meyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tharrier as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tharrier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tharrier swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Tharrier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meyer is out of range.
Meyer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Meyer pushes Tharrier up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Tharrier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thom Tharrier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tharrier lands a hook that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Meyer.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meyer slips under a jab from Tharrier.
Meyer gets a clinch.
Meyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tharrier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tharrier taking a breather.
Meyer jumps guard but Tharrier stands there with Meyer around his waist. Meyer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyer blocking some punches.
Meyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tharrier lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Meyer slowing the pace effectively.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tharrier to keep the fight standing.
Tharrier misses with a body punch.
Meyer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tharrier throws a punch but it's blocked by Meyer.
Meyer jumps guard but Tharrier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meyer stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tharrier as Meyer tries to tie him up.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Tharrier manages to get underhooks.
Meyer looking to throw knees to the head but Tharrier is blocking nicely.
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tharrier keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
Tharrier wants to stand up but Meyer is controlling him.
Tharrier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Meyer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tharrier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tharrier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tharrier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tharrier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Tharrier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meyer with the counter takedown but Tharrier avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tharrier throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tharrier misses with an uppercut.
Meyer wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tharrier throws a body shot but no joy.
Tharrier throws out a leg kick but Meyer moves out of range and Tharrier only half commits.
A big left from Tharrier misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tharrier.
Tharrier scoring well with a low kick there.
Tharrier lands a glancing blow to the side of Meyer's head.
Oscar Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tharrier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meyer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thom Tharrier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tharrier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thom Tharrier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rohith Sharma (ranked 1309 p4p, 2898 weight class) and Dmitry Ovchinnikov (ranked 189 p4p, 384 weight class). Rohith Sharma could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmitry Ovchinnikov's chin.
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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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rohith Sharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Ovchinnikov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Ovchinnikov slams his shin into Sharma's torso.
A shot to the body from Sharma misses
and Ovchinnikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sharma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sharma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sharma is looking to clinch but Ovchinnikov is avoiding it.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Ovchinnikov moves away and avoids it.
Ovchinnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharma.
Sharma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ovchinnikov misses with a head kick.
Ovchinnikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharma on the side of the head.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Sharma misses its target.
Ovchinnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharma counters with a left to the body.
Sharma throws a shot from downtown. Ovchinnikov moves away and avoids it.
Ovchinnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ovchinnikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sharma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ovchinnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharma blocks a body shot from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sharma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ovchinnikov swinging wildly here.
Ovchinnikov throws a hook but Sharma blocks it.
Ovchinnikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ovchinnikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sharma looks to land a left hand but Ovchinnikov moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ovchinnikov misses.
Sharma misses with a straight left.
Ovchinnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ovchinnikov.
Ovchinnikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharma's sensitive parts.
Ovchinnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ovchinnikov lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ovchinnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ovchinnikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ovchinnikov missing with a left hand there. Sharma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ovchinnikov misses with a left hand
and Sharma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sharma.
Ovchinnikov jabs at Sharma's body.
Ovchinnikov throws a head kick that half lands.
Sharma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sharma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ovchinnikov under the eye.
Ovchinnikov throws out a loose jab but Sharma uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sharma misses the target.
Ovchinnikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ovchinnikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ovchinnikov.
Sharma sends Ovchinnikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sharma is motioning to the referee to let Ovchinnikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ovchinnikov is rocked!
Sharma knocks out Ovchinnikov with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Sharma before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Sharma picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rohith Sharma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rohith Sharma made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chu Ho Soon (ranked 1182 p4p, 1864 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 142 p4p, 214 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chu Ho Soon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Ho Soon - just one landing.
Ho Soon lands a jab to the nose.
Ho Soon works Ithamar's body with a nice hook.
Ithamar ducks right into an uppercut from Ho Soon.
Ithamar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho Soon's waist but Ho Soon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ithamar off to one side.
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ithamar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho Soon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ho Soon scoring well with a low kick there.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon stuffs the takedown attempt from Ithamar. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Ho Soon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Ho Soon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho Soon lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Ho Soon's head coaches at Clinch Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ithamars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ho Soon lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Ho Soon.
Ithamar lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Soon seems unphased.
Ho Soon stuffs the takedown.
Ho Soon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Ithamar seems unphased.
Donk. Ho Soon catches Ithamar right on the button with a cross.
Ho Soon throws out a powerful jab.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ithamar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ithamar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ho Soon cracks Ithamar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ho Soon cracks Ithamar with an open hand slap.
Ithamar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Ithamar moves out of range.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ho Soon is looking to counter punch.
Ithamar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ho Soon defends well and Ithamar ends up having to push Ho Soon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ho Soon lands a jab-cross combination.
Ithamar shoots and misses
and Ho Soon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ithamar looks winded!
Ho Soon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ithamar if he has to take too many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ho Soon.
Ithamar fails with the takedown.
Ithamar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ho Soon!
Ho Soon is looking for a sweep.
Ho Soon wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ithamar off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ho Soon controlling the positon.
Ithamar wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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.
Ithamar tries to escape but Ho Soon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ithamar is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ho Soon controlling the positon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon continues to stall.
Ho Soon is not going to allow Ithamar to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ho Soon but Ho Soon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho Soon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ithamar's head.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Ho Soon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ithamar tries to clinch there but Ho Soon circles away.
Ho Soon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ho Soon sprawls well. Ho Soon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Ho Soon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon swinging wildly here.
Ho Soon scores with a jab. Ithamar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ho Soon lands a glancing blow to the side of Ithamar's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but Ho Soon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ho Soon.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ho Soon.
Ithamar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ithamar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ho Soon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Soon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithamar in his tracks.
Ho Soon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ithamar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Soon.
Ithamar fails to land the takedown.
Ithamar is breathing heavily.
Ho Soon lands with a good body shot.
Ithamar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon stuns Ithamar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ithamar with a poor takedown
and Ithamar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ho Soon.
Ithamar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Soon to score with a decent uppercut.
Ithamar tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon dips to his left and cracks Ithamar with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Soon.
Ithamar dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho Soon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ho Soon digs a good hook to Ithamar's body.
Ho Soon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ithamar can do to turn this around?
Jab from Ho Soon.
Ithamar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ho Soon pushes Ithamar away with a front kick.
Ho Soon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ithamar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Soon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ithamar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon lands with a nice body punch.
Ho Soon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Ho Soon tenderised Ithamar's leg. Ithamar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ithamar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho Soon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ithamar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ho Soon circles away.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ithamar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ho Soon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ithamar fails with the takedown
and Ho Soon counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Soon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Ithamar dives in and grabs Ho Soon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ho Soon pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.
Ho Soon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ithamar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ho Soon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ithamar somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Ho Soon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho Soon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Chu Ho Soon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon digs a good hook to Ithamar's body.
Nice shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ithamar's head.
Ithamar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ithamar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Soon.
The crowd cheers as Ho Soon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ithamar doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ithamar tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ithamar. That did some damage!
Ho Soon scores with a jab.
Ho Soon lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Soon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ithamar shoots for a takedown but Ho Soon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ithamar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a one two combo.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ithamar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Ho Soon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ho Soon scores with a nice head shot.
Ithamar takes one to the side of the head.
Ithamar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Soon. That's going to slow Ithamar down.
Ho Soon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ithamar has time to react.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Soon jabs at Ithamar's body.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho Soon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ithamar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho Soon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ho Soon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ithamar doesn't seem phased though.
Ho Soon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ho Soon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ithamar walks into a jab.
Ho Soon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Ho Soon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ithamar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho Soon. Ho Soon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Soon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ithamar scores with a three punch combo!
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon lands a body shot.
Ho Soon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ithamar.
Ho Soon throws a series of strikes that have Ithamar backpedaling.
Ho Soon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Soon scores with a jab.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho Soon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ithamar.
Ithamar fails to land the takedown.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ithamar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ho Soon.
Ithamar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ithamar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ho Soon defends it nicely.
Ho Soon throws a big counter combination but Ithamar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ithamar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ho Soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon jabs at Ithamar's body.
Ezekiel Ithamar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho Soon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the head.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ithamar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ho Soon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Soon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ithamar momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ho Soon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho Soon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy head kick and Ithamar moves out of range easily.
Ithamar shoots for a double leg takedown but Ho Soon sprawls well. He's pushed Ithamar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Ithamar seems unphased.
Ithamar dives in and grabs Ho Soon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ho Soon pushes down on Ithamar's head and hops out.
Ithamar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ithamar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
Ho Soon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ho Soon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ithamar at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho Soon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon thumps Ithamar with a low kick.
Ho Soon lands a jab to Ithamar's midsection.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ezekiel Ithamar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ho Soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho Soon as he jumps to the side.
Ho Soon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithamar in his tracks.
Ho Soon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ithamar in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho Soon 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
Chu Ho Soon 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mom Cheating (ranked 2833 p4p, 1528 weight class) and My Time (ranked 160 p4p, 86 weight class). My Time is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheating throws a nice looking combination but Time bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheating tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Time has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cheating staying out of range there.
Cheating moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cheating swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Time counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheating falls off balance throwing a combination
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheating clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheating fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheating creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Time working aggressively here.
Cheating scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Cheating's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheating uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cheating.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Cheating using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Time has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cheating goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Time.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheating uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheating fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Time lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
Time blocks a body shot from Cheating.
Cheating has a couple of punches blocked by Time.
Cheating manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Time 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.
Cheating throws a right and a left that both miss.
Time tries to counter by closing the distance.
Time throws a hook but Cheating blocks it.
Cheating has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cheating there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Time looks for the body kick but Cheating saw that one coming.
Oooooh!!! Cheating has knocked Time down with a huge combo! Cheating steps away and waves a wobbly Time back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like My Time has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheating will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheating misses with a hook.
Time lands a jab to Cheating's midsection.
Some wild striking there from Cheating.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheating misses with a double jab
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheating wants to clinch up but Time keeps it at a distance.
Time misses with a hook. Cheating ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Time. Beautiful body shot.
Cheating misses with a hook
and Time counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheating tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cheating is trying hard to land a takedown here. Time sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cheating throws a right and a left that Time avoids nicely.
Time appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Time jabs Cheating to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheating misses with a two punch combination.
Time instigates a clinch.
Time digs a right hand into Cheating's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheating's gas tank.
Cheating working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time lands a nice uppercut.
Cheating lands a right hand.
Cheating blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheating blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Time misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Time.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheating lands a nice uppercut.
Time working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Time - that landed with a thud.
Cheating is breathing heavily.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheating uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Time.
Time gets through Cheating's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Time throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time scores with a shot to the side of Cheating's head.
Cheating blocks a body shot from Time.
Cheating wants to break free but Time has control.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time lands an uppercut.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Time misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Time.
Time scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Time.
Time blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
A short uppercut from Time.
Time lands with a light punch inside.
 Cheating is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Time working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Cheating is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheating takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Time.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Cheating.
Time softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cheating misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Time.
Cheating swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that round.
The cut man is working on My Time's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Time looks to land a combination but Cheating avoids it well.
Time pounces like a tiger and cracks Cheating with a vicious hook! Cheating is down but not out! Time follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). My Time!
My Time decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Von Ver Huevan (ranked 1284 p4p, 1729 weight class) and Jesse Karhu (ranked 149 p4p, 195 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von Ver Huevan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Call to Arms. Jesse Karhu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ver Huevan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ver Huevan is just out of range.
Von Ver Huevan misses with the combination.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Karhu misses with a hook. Von Ver Huevan ducked under it nicely.
Von Ver Huevan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karhu under the eye.
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karhu moves out of range as Von Ver Huevan strikes.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Von Ver Huevan moved out of range nicely.
Von Ver Huevan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karhu manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ver Huevan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karhu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ver Huevan slips a jab from Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu connects with the punch.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a right hand
and Karhu counters with a nice body shot.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Von Ver Huevan throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu cracks Von Ver Huevan with a good jab.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Von Ver Huevan doesn't manage to clinch there - Karhu circles away.
Karhu swings for the body but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan throws a series of punches but Karhu moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Karhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Ver Huevan throws a shot from downtown. Karhu moves away and avoids it.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Von Ver Huevan with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu swings for the body but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan tries to close the distance and clinch but Karhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Ver Huevan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Karhu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ver Huevan misses the body punch
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhu digs a good hook to Von Ver Huevan's body.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu connects with a body shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Von Ver Huevan throws a poor cross that misses
and Karhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Ver Huevan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karhu to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to counter punch.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan moves away.
Von Ver Huevan misses the jab.
Von Ver Huevan cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ver Huevan throws a sloppy body shot
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Karhu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Ver Huevan. Von Ver Huevan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Von Ver Huevan takes one to the chin there.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a lunging right hand
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ver Huevan tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook to the body
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karhu dips to his left and cracks Von Ver Huevan with an uppercut!
Von Ver Huevan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Von Ver Huevan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karhu lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ver Huevan throws a big shot that misses.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Ver Huevan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Von Ver Huevan slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ver Huevan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu connects with a jab.
Karhu slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Karhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Ver Huevan's head.
Karhu with a jab.
Karhu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karhu blocks a jab.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karhu lands a head shot.
Karhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Ver Huevan swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ver Huevan. Those never looked like landing.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu defending well as Von Ver Huevan loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Karhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Ver Huevan cracks Karhu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Karhu tries to get set, Von Ver Huevan tries to push him back and clinch up but Karhu manages to avoid the attempt.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Von Ver Huevan's head but Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karhu throws the left hand but Von Ver Huevan avoids the punch easily.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Von Ver Huevan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Ver Huevan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Ver Huevan blocks a jab.
Von Ver Huevan ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan throws a right hand that misses
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a left hand
and Karhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karhu! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ver Huevan misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Ver Huevan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Ver Huevan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Ver Huevan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu connects with a single shot there.
Karhu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Von Ver Huevan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Von Ver Huevan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a wild combination.
Karhu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Karhu.
Karhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Von Ver Huevan moved out of range.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a jab to the body
letting Karhu counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu avoids the body shot from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Ver Huevan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Ver Huevan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan working aggressively here.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Karhu on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice uppercut.
Karhu tries to break free but Von Ver Huevan pushes him back against the cage.
Karhu blocking some punches.
Karhu has had enough of the clinch but Von Ver Huevan keeps him there for the moment.
Von Ver Huevan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is trying to push Von Ver Huevan away but Von Ver Huevan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Von Ver Huevan throws a head punch that misses.
Von Ver Huevan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Ver Huevan throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Von Ver Huevan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ver Huevan cracks Karhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan throws an overhand right that lands on Karhu's shoulder, as Karhu tries to avoid the shot.
Karhu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu jabs Von Ver Huevan right on the nose. Von Ver Huevan blinks but takes it well.
That's four 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!
Karhu falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Von Ver Huevan to counter with a crisp jab.
Karhu throws a jab when Von Ver Huevan was well out of range.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
It seemed like Karhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Jesse Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a nice body punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Karhu.
Karhu swinging wildly here.
Von Ver Huevan takes a swing at Karhu's ribcage but misses.
Von Ver Huevan tries to clinch there but Karhu circles away.
A big left from Karhu misses.
Von Ver Huevan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesse Karhu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Von Ver Huevan throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Ver Huevan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut.
Karhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Ver Huevans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Ver Huevan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Karhu throws a body punch but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Von Ver Huevan has closed the distance and engaged Karhu in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Karhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karhu looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Ver Huevan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ver Huevan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karhu is defending well for now.
Von Ver Huevan has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Karhu as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu misses with a shot to the body
and Von Ver Huevan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Ver Huevan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karhu has time to react.
Von Ver Huevan scores with the left hand. Karhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Ver Huevan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu stuns Von Ver Huevan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping left.
Karhu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Ver Huevan throws a nice looking combination but Karhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ver Huevan is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ver Huevan looks to land a left hand but Karhu moved out of range nicely.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu cracks Von Ver Huevan with a good jab.
Karhu stuns Von Ver Huevan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ver Huevan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karhu manages to circle out of the way.
Von Ver Huevan ducks right into an uppercut from Karhu.
A slow jab from Karhu misses its intended target.
Karhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Ver Huevan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Ver Huevan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ver Huevan. Those never looked like landing.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a left hand
and Karhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a nice right hand.
Von Ver Huevan walks into a left hand.
Karhu cracks Von Ver Huevan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Karhu scores with a body shot.
Von Ver Huevan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
It looked like Von Ver Huevan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karhu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a body punch but Von Ver Huevan moves out of range.
Von Ver Huevan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karhu 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.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping left.
Karhu lands with an overhand left.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a shot to the body.
Von Ver Huevan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Ver Huevan tries to clinch up but Karhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Karhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good shot there by Von Ver Huevan.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Ver Huevan ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karhu! But no joy.
Jesse Karhu 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.
A slow jab from Von Ver Huevan misses its intended target.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Von Ver Huevan finds it's target.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karhu staying out of range there.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ver Huevan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Ver Huevan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Ver Huevan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a sloppy right hand. Karhu should have avoided that one.
Karhu slips a straight right by Von Ver Huevan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Karhu cracks Von Ver Huevan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Karhu throws a one two combo.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse Karhu.
I've got Karhu 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Karhu!
Jesse Karhu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Rossi (ranked 536 p4p, 853 weight class) and Danny Wyadd (ranked 82 p4p, 134 weight class). Rossi comes to the cage accompanied by Mr Rossi. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Wyadd!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Wyadd moves away and avoids it.
Wyadd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danny Wyadd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyadd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rossi defends well and Wyadd ends up having to push Rossi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rossi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Rossi lands with a slapping head kick.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wyadd ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Rossi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wyadd is looking to clinch but Rossi is avoiding it.
Rossi lands with a nice body kick.
Wyadd moves into range and clinches up with Rossi.
Rossi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rossi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wyadd working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wyadd looking for a takedown.
Mario Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Wyadd.
Wyadd wants to take the fight to the mat but Rossi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wyadd blocking some punches.
Rossi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyadd jumps guard.
Rossi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wyadd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wyadd shoots in but no luck this time.
Wyadd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyadd wants to clinch.
Rossi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wyadd throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rossi!
Rossi lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wyadd.
Rossi leaves Wyadd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossi misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyadd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rossi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyadd tries to clinch but Rossi is having none of it.
Rossi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wyadd closes the distance and clinches up with Rossi, looking for a takedown. Wyadd pushes Rossi against the cage but Rossi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyadd cracks Rossi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rossi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wyadd.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wyadd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Rossi.
No luck for Wyadd with that takedown attempt.
Wyadd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi stuffs the takedown attempt from Wyadd. Wyadd gets slowly back to his feet.
Rossi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wyadd misses with a right hand
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi drops Wyadd with a beautiful combination! Wyadd stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rossi is looking for the KO!
Wyadd is rocked!
Rossi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wyadd is still on wobbly legs! Can Rossi finish him?
Wyadd looks winded!
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rossi but Rossi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyadd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
and Rossi counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Wyadd! He's just covering up as Rossi starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Rossi!
After the fight, Mario Rossi was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 1161 p4p, 1265 weight class) and Derek Trucks (ranked 156 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jabbar Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omarov moves into range and clinches up with Trucks.
A right handed body shot lands from Trucks.
Omarov working aggressively here.
Trucks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omarov backwards.
Trucks tries a body shot but Omarov blocks it.
Trucks gets underhooks to prevent Omarov's takedown attempt.
Omarov takes a shot to the head.
Omarov tries to work over Trucks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trucks lands with a left to the head.
Omarov misses with a punch on the inside.
Trucks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Omarov.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside.
Trucks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Omarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Omarov presses Trucks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Omarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trucks throws a punch but it's blocked by Omarov.
A short right from Omarov.
Trucks lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov blocking some punches.
Omarov throws a head punch that misses.
Omarov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trucks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Omarov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Trucks can turn it around.
Omarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Omarov swings wildly with an uppercut but Trucks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trucks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trucks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Omarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omarov.
Trucks misses with the head strike.
Omarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
Trucks lands a nice shot to the body.
Trucks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trucks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Omarov blocks a jab.
Omarov misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov connects with a body shot that sends Trucks's belly button to the back.
Trucks throws a looping overhand right but Omarov ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trucks swings widly with a right hand
and Omarov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Omarov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trucks is trying to control Omarov's posture but Omarov avoids it.
Omarov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Omarov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trucks is trying to control Omarov's posture but Omarov avoids it.
Omarov working the head with strikes.
Omarov landing strikes.
Trucks tries to bench press Omarov off him but Omarov keeps the position.
Omarov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trucks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Omarov lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trucks looking for submissions off his back.
Trucks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Omarov 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.
Trucks is looking for a sweep. Omarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Omarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trucks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The cut above Derek Trucks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derek Trucks's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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