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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calabi Yau (ranked 3864 p4p, 4262 weight class) and Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 55 p4p, 61 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Calabi Yau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen motions for Yau to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Yau rushes Van Wijnbergen and presses him up against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Yau has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yau prevents a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Wijnbergen avoids the damage to the body.
Van Wijnbergen can't find room to land a body shot as Yau controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau goes for a takedown attempt but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau lands a lovely overhand right.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Yau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Yau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Yau.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau misses with a looping right.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Yau there.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Yau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Yau tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Yau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calabi Yau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Wijnbergen is leaning against Yau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yau misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Yau on the inside.
Yau working aggressively here.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
Yau clinches.
Van Wijnbergen managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau.
Yau swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Wijnbergen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Yau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yau sizes up Van Wijnbergen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yau checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yau moves into range and clinches up with Van Wijnbergen.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Wijnbergen backwards.
Van Wijnbergen managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Wijnbergen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Van Wijnbergen works on Yau's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick that sends Yau stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that 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.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yau.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves away
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yau jabs at Van Wijnbergen's body.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Yau.
Yau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau tries to counter with a takedown but Van Wijnbergen is quick to defend against it.
Yau with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yau swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Wijnbergen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Wijnbergen can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calabi Yau is winning the standup battle so far.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau is looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding it.
Van Wijnbergen swings for the body but Yau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau staying out of range there.
Yau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Van Wijnbergen.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yau moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Yau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
Yau lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yau lands a nice hook to Van Wijnbergen's body. Van Wijnbergen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Wijnbergen, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Yau blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Yau checks it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Yau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van Wijnbergen swats away the attempt to clinch by Yau.
Yau throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Yau swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves away
and Van Wijnbergen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A big right from Yau misses.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yau changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a powerful jab.
Yau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yau stuns Van Wijnbergen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the body.
Yau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a counter right but Yau avoids it with no problem.
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Calabi Yau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Wijnbergen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Yau avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Yau tries to clinch up.
Yau lands with a nice body punch.
Yau throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot.
Van Wijnbergen keeps the fight on the outside.
Yau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Yau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Yau blocks the low kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yau moves in looking to clinch but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau misses with a two punch combination.
Van Wijnbergen is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Yau misses the target.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yau fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yau doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Yau avoids it.
Yau throws a lazy uppercut
letting Van Wijnbergen counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Yau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a straight right.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau closes the distance but Van Wijnbergen moves to the side
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Yau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yau clinches up with Van Wijnbergen and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Wijnbergen fails to land.
Yau misses with the head strike.
Yau trying to land knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Yau lands a takedown into guard.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep Yau in close.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yau.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a solid left hand.
Yau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control.
Van Wijnbergen keeping full guard, as Yau tries to pass.
Yau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yau.
Yau throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yau throwing strikes but missing.
Yau 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.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control the position but Yau postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Yau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yau is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Wijnbergen has wrist control.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Yau connects with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yau lands a two punch combo.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Yau avoids the punch easily.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks to prevent Yau's takedown attempt.
Yau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Wijnbergen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Wijnbergen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yau is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
Yau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calabi Yau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yau 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
An out of breath and clearly excited Calabi Yau thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dammon (ranked 6958 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 174 p4p, 52 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 37 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dammon staying out of range there.
Justis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justis throws a sloppy head kick and Dammon moves out of range easily.
Dammon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Justis misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Justis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis lands an overhand right.
Justis is looking to clinch but Dammon is avoiding it.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Dammon tries to counter with a takedown but Justis is quick to defend against it.
Justis misses with a low kick.
Justis throws a shot from downtown. Dammon moves away and avoids it.
Justis takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Justis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dammon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dammon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Justis throws a hook but Dammon avoids it easily.
Dammon tries to counter with a takedown but Justis is quick to defend against it.
Justis scores with a jab. Dammon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justis tries to clinch up but Dammon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dammon moves out of range of the strikes.
Dammon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Justis just misses with a punch to the body.
Justis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Justis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Justis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dammon.
Dammon tries to counter with a takedown but Justis is quick to defend against it.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis is looking to clinch but Dammon is avoiding it.
Justis scores with a shot to the body.
Justis throws a hook to the side of Dammon's head but Dammon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dammon.
Dammon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justis looks to land a left hand but Dammon moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dammon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dammon attempts a counter takedown but Justis avoids it well and moves away.
Justis digs a good body shot into Dammon's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
Justis tries a head kick but it misses.
Dammon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dammon blocks a leg kick.
Dammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
Matt Dammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Dammon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Justis sprawls and moves away.
Justis throws a lazy right hand but Dammon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dammon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Justis looks to land a combination but Dammon avoids it well.
Justis throws a body punch but Dammon moves out of range.
Justis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dammon.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
Justis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dammon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dammon attempts a counter takedown but Justis avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Justis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dammon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justis lands a nice shot to the body.
Justis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dammon is able to avoid easily.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
Justis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dammon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis throws a head kick that misses.
Dammon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Justis misses with an uppercut. Dammon saw that one coming.
Dammon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Justis throws a big shot that misses.
Dammon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Justis misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Justis 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. And we move into the final round!
Justis misses with a hook. Dammon ducked under it nicely.
Dammon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Justis sprawls and moves away.
Justis throws a shot to the body.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
Justis scores with a sloppy right hand. Dammon should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Justis misses the target.
Dammon attempts a counter takedown but Justis avoids it well and moves away.
Justis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dammon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dammon manages to avoid it.
Dammon attempts a counter takedown but Justis avoids it well and moves away.
Justis connects with a jab.
Justis takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Dammon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Justis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Justis stuns Dammon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis scores with a push kick.
Justis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Justis misses with a looping left.
Justis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Justis misses with an uppercut. Dammon saw that one coming.
Dammon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Justis sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dammon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dammon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Justis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis swings for the body but Dammon moves out of range.
Dammon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justis digs a good body shot into Dammon's ribs.
Justis thuds a left hand into Dammon's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Logan Justis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justis jabs at Dammon's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Justis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Justis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Justis!
Logan Justis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Torcadall Sailcirc (ranked 2410 p4p, 2241 weight class) and Gordon Fisherman (ranked 344 p4p, 318 weight class). Sailcirc comes to the cage accompanied by THE SCOTTS. Fisherman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anything - Chino XL. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torcadall Sailcirc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gordon Fisherman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisherman stuffs the takedown attempt from Sailcirc. Sailcirc gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Fisherman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sailcirc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisherman.
Sailcirc has his takedown stuffed
and Fisherman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fisherman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sailcirc momentarily.
Fisherman's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fisherman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sailcirc takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sailcirc rushes Fisherman and presses him up against the cage.
Fisherman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisherman scores with a hook to the body.
Fisherman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisherman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fisherman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fisherman is looking to reverse the position.
Fisherman is not content to let Sailcirc control the position.
Sailcirc working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sailcirc has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've been hearing that Sailcirc has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fisherman gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisherman is pressing down on Sailcirc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fisherman keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
Fisherman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisherman is keeping the position for now.
Sailcirc advances position into side control!
Fisherman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sailcirc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc wants to pass to mount but Fisherman is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fisherman is positioning himself well to prevent Sailcirc advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sailcirc seems to be working for a kimura but Fisherman defends the submission attempt.
Fisherman is positioning himself well to prevent Sailcirc advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc prevents Fisherman from improving his position.
Sailcirc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fisherman trying to hold on to Sailcirc's head to control him but Sailcirc postures up.
Fisherman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sailcirc slips nicely into half guard.
Sailcirc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fisherman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fisherman keeping full guard, as Sailcirc tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisherman looking for a sweep. Not yet Fisherman, not yet.
Fisherman pulls Sailcirc in close to his closed guard and prevents Sailcirc from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisherman is keeping the position for now.
Fisherman looking to control.
Fisherman wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisherman trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fisherman keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gordon Fisherman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sailcirc tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisherman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sailcirc with a poor takedown
letting Fisherman counter with a right hand.
Fisherman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sailcirc checks it well.
Fisherman scores with a hook.
Sailcirc on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sailcirc fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Fisherman as Sailcirc shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torcadall Sailcirc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sailcirc tries to clinch but Fisherman is having none of it.
Sailcirc darts in looking for a takedown but Fisherman gets double underhooks and turns Sailcirc into the cage.
Sailcirc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fisherman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisherman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sailcirc shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisherman tries to sprawl out of it but Sailcirc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisherman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisherman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sailcirc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailcirc looks to land a right hand but Fisherman moved out of range.
Fisherman lands a lovely overhand right.
Sailcirc misses with a straight right.
Sailcirc shoots in for a double leg but Fisherman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sailcirc walks into a stiff left hand from Fisherman.
Sailcirc closes the distance and clinches up with Fisherman, looking for a takedown. Sailcirc pushes Fisherman against the cage but Fisherman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisherman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sailcirc doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sailcirc avoids the head kick by Fisherman.
Sailcirc instigates a clinch.
Sailcirc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisherman's elbow.
Sailcirc can't find room to land a body shot as Fisherman controls the action.
Fisherman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisherman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee calls for Fisherman to work.
Fisherman is stalling here.
Fisherman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fisherman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Fisherman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisherman.
Sailcirc lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisherman backwards.
Sailcirc has picked Fisherman up - he's going for a ride! Sailcirc dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fisherman gets full guard.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Fisherman.
Fisherman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sailcirc can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sailcirc stopping the sweep attempt from Fisherman.
Fisherman has control of Sailcirc's left arm, preventing Sailcirc from doing any damage.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisherman is keeping the position for now.
Fisherman wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torcadall Sailcirc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisherman wants to hit a sweep here but Sailcirc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fisherman there!
Fisherman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisherman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Fisherman passes into half guard.
Fisherman is keen to just control but Sailcirc is a slippery customer.
Sailcirc is pressing down on Fisherman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Fisherman from controlling successfully.
Sailcirc looking for a sweep. Not yet Sailcirc, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Fisherman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sailcirc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fisherman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fisherman tries to improve position but can't.
Sailcirc tries to advance to mount but Fisherman denies him.
Sailcirc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fisherman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gordon Fisherman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fisherman prevents Sailcirc from moving into mount.
Fisherman is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisherman struggling a bit here.
Fisherman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sailcirc wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisherman struggling a bit here.
Sailcirc is trying to move to mount but Fisherman reverses beautifully and ends up in Sailcirc's guard.
Sailcirc is looking to sweep but instead, Fisherman has passed into half guard.
Fisherman lands strikes from half guard.
Sailcirc works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sailcirc has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fisherman has passed into side control.
Sailcirc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fisherman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is trying to escape the position but Fisherman is controlling the position.
Sailcirc looks to move to half guard but instead Fisherman has passed into mount! Damn!
Fisherman working Sailcirc over with strikes here.
Fisherman wants to control the pace but Sailcirc is squirming around nicely.
Fisherman content just to control the position here.
Sailcirc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fisherman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc can't escape the position.
Fisherman breaks from Sailcirc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fisherman content just to control the position here.
Sailcirc takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fisherman looking to control but Sailcirc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fisherman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sailcirc is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sailcirc and Fisherman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fisherman trying to control the action but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Fisherman tries to move to mount but Sailcirc blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is looking to regain half guard here but Fisherman keeps moving and retains side control.
Fisherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sailcirc keeps working.
Fisherman is working Sailcirc over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fisherman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sailcirc keeps working.
Sailcirc is trying to get back to half guard.
Sailcirc struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailcirc manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fisherman's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Fisherman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fisherman 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Fisherman!
A very excited looking Gordon Fisherman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaden Saint (ranked 1169 p4p, 2747 weight class) and Jayson Tatum (ranked 158 p4p, 366 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaden Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jayson Tatum!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint slips a straight right by Tatum.
Saint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saint misses with a hook.
Tatum clinches with his opponent.
Saint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tatum has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saint throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tatums head.
Tatum taking a breather.
Tatum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saint backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saint.
Saint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint is trying to break free.
Saint swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Saint breaks the clinch.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on Tatum's shoulder, as Tatum tries to avoid the shot.
Saint misses with a straight right.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Saint.
Tatum replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saint blocks it well.
Tatum shoots in but Saint avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saint scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Tatum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Tatum misses its intended target.
Jaden Saint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tatum scores with a head kick. Saint tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 It looks like Jaden Saint has been cut.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum misses with a takedown attempt
and Saint counters with a right hand to the body.
Tatum misses with a body shot
and Saint connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum fails with the takedown.
Saint was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaden Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayson Tatum.
Tatum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Saint misses its intended target.
Tatum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tatum throws a body kick that misses
and Saint counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tatum thinking.
A shot to the liver by Saint. Beautiful body shot.
Tatum looks winded!
Saint looks to land a right hand but Tatum moved out of range.
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum misses with a leg kick
enabling Saint to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Jayson Tatum's cut even more.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint throws out the jab.
Saint misses with a straight left.
Saint misses with a wild body shot.
Tatum with a jab.
Tatum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatum throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint throws a hook but Tatum blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saint looks to land a left hand but Tatum moved out of range nicely.
Saint avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saint appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Saint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tatum.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint misses the target.
Saint misses with a straight right.
Tatum follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saint lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaden Saint dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tatum misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum tries to land a leg kick but Saint saw it coming and moves away.
Saint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatum was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint.
Saint has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tatum.
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tatum.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Saint moved out of range.
Saint misses with a looping right.
Tatum counters with a body kick.
Jaden Saint is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tatum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint misses with a left hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Saint throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Tatum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tatum lands a front kick.
Saint throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatum.
Saint lands with a nice body punch.
Saint lands with an uppercut that bounces Tatum off the cage and back into range.
The cut above Jayson Tatum's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saint takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tatum tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Tatum.
An attempted straight right counter from Saint misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Saint.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Saint's head but Saint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Saint's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saint throws a lazy uppercut
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Tatum - just one landing.
Saint throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Saint misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Tatum connects with a right hand. Saint shakes it off.
Tatum lands with a kick to the temple. Saint shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saint throws an off balance right hand
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tatum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saint as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint misses the target.
Saint misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saint takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
Saint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatum manages to avoid it.
Saint checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saint is looking to counter punch.
Tatum throws out a loose jab but Saint uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint ducks right into an uppercut from Tatum.
Tatum throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Saint.
Tatum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saint connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tatum scrambles back to his feet.
Saint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Saint misses with a looping left.
Saint swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
Tatum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tatum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jayson Tatum's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saint is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tatum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaden Saint will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saint lands a jab to Tatum's midsection.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Tatum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saint misses with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a shoot takedown. Saint fights it but they end up in guard.
Saint wriggles free and stands up.
Saint throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
Saint's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tatum under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tatum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tatum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tatum pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Tatum moves away and avoids it.
Saint throws a jab when Tatum was well out of range.
Tatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint moves out of range of the body kick from Tatum.
Saint swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saint blocks the body kick.
Tatum slips under a jab from Saint.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint.
Saint is looking to counter punch.
Tatum misses with a low kick as Saint jumps back.
Saint misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Saint misses.
Tatum wants to counter the offense by Saint and move into the clinch position.
Saint is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tatum's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tatum scores with a kick to the body.
A big right from Saint misses.
Saint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatum moves away.
Tatum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
and Saint takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tatum tries a low kick but Saint avoids it.
Saint misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum wants to clinch but Saint slips to the side
and Saint counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Saint was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jayson Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saint scores with a jab to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jayson Tatum's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaden Saint!
Jaden Saint 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rios (ranked 1665 p4p, 2289 weight class) and Dean Corll (ranked 246 p4p, 325 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Corll's choice of entrance music: Candyman. 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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll looks to throw the jab but Rios is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corll throws a lazy head kick
and Rios counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rios is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corll defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios stalling away here and it's allowed Corll to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rios wants to pass the guard but Corll is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corll manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rios has Corll in his guard.
Rios wants to control but Corll passes easily into half guard.
Rios tries to get to full guard but Corll has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rios manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rios throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rios looking for subs off his back but Corll has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rios moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios is trying to keep Corll in close.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Corll working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Corll preventing the sweep.
Rios looking to control but Corll passes into half guard.
Rios trying to control but Corll postures up.
Corll prevents Rios from improving his position.
Rios trying to hold on to Corll's head to control him but Corll postures up.
Rios trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios is looking to get to half guard.
Corll looking to control but Rios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rios is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rios tries to lock up and control but Corll gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rios can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corll looking to control but Rios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rios is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Corll connects with a looping right hand.
Corll misses with a two punch combination.
Corll listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rios shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Corll is trying to defend but Rios finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rios is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rios wants to pass to mount but Corll is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios is looking to take a break and control but Corll is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rios is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corll is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rios is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corll doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rios.
Rios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corll sees it coming and defends easily.
Rios looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Rios throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Corll to regain full guard.
Rios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corll is adopting a defensive guard.
Rios looking to sit in guard and control but Corll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rios has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Corll is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios looking for a sweep but Corll has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rios tries to reverse the position but Corll maintains control.
Rios squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Corll pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Rios's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rios is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios is working hard here to advance position.
Rios is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rios is in all sorts of trouble here.
Corll controlling his opponent.
Corll avoids the attempt from Rios to control.
Rios slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rios trying to hold on to Corll's head to control him but Corll postures up.
Corll prevents Rios from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rios regains full guard. Nicely done.
Corll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Corll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Corll throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rios counter with a right hand.
Corll misses with a right hand
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Corll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rios.
Corll misses with a hook to the body
enabling Rios to counter with a crisp jab.
Corll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rios scores with a jab to the body.
Corll misses with an uppercut
and Rios counters with a nice uppercut.
Corll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rios throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corll! But no joy.
Corll drops Rios with a beautiful combination! Rios stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Corll is looking for the KO!
 Rios is rocked!
It looks like Adam Rios has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rios throws a lazy uppercut
and Corll counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Corll!
Dean Corll seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaai Finau (ranked 1957 p4p, 1177 weight class) and Xafan Kong (ranked 272 p4p, 159 weight class). Kong has chosen Demon's Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaai Finau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finau under the eye.
Finau misses with a right hand
and Kong counters with a nice right hand that sends Finau toppling to the canvas! Finau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kong finish him?!
Finau is rocked!
Kong throws an uppercut from hell that sends Finau clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kong stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 1213 p4p, 981 weight class) and Khru Jako (ranked 175 p4p, 141 weight class). Jako is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Catch a Fire. Romulus Gerber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
Jako misses with a hook.
Jako lands a jab to Gerber's midsection.
Gerber throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Jako throws a leg kick
and Jako takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gerber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gerber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jako's head.
Gerber cracks a nice hook into Jako's ribs.
Jako lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber tries to bum rush Jako with a series of wild strikes but Jako uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jako takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jako throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily.
Jako tries to clinch there but Gerber circles away.
Jako avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerber misses the target.
Jako clinches up with Gerber and pushes him back against the cage.
Gerber takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jako tries to land a knee to the head but Gerber blocks with his arms.
Jako tries to throw a body punch but Gerber avoids it by throwing Jako back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako misses with an elbow over the top.
Gerber tries to work over Jako's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jako lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerber blocks a body shot from Jako.
Jako tries to work over Gerber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jako prevents a body shot from Gerber.
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!
Jako lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jako scores a nice knee to the body.
Jako lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gerber takes an elbow to the temple.
Gerber is trying to force a seperation but Jako has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gerber fails to land.
Jako scores with a shot to the side of Gerber's head.
Jako lands a right hand.
Jako misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gerber takes a shot to the head.
Jako works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jako misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Jako.
Jako is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gerber is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Jako fails to land.
Jako working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jako.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jako lands an elbow that stopped Gerber in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerber moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
A nice leg kick from Gerber, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Jako.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jako.
Jako looks to land a body kick but Gerber moved away.
Jako clinches up with Gerber and pushes him back against the cage.
Jako fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jako swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gerber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khru Jako dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Jako.
Gerber lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gerber. Jako does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jako buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gerber.
Jako takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jako moves out of range as Gerber throws a body kick.
Jako was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gerber was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
Jako scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jako swings widly with a right hand
and Gerber counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako moves out of range of the leg kick from Gerber.
Jako was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jako fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jako.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jako.
Gerber was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Jako.
Jako lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gerber has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jako scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jako. Gerber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gerber tries to work over Jako's front leg with a kick but Jako checks it.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gerber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jako crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gerber - the referee stops the clock and Jako gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gerber. Jako manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jako tries a low kick but Gerber avoids it.
Khru Jako seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jako walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jako moves into the clinch.
Jako throws an elbow that misses.
Jako lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gerber.
Jako misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jako fails to land.
Gerber fails to pull guard.
Jako lands a hook that snaps the head of Gerber backwards.
Gerber misses with the head strike.
Jako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jako.
Jako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gerber wants to get back to striking at distance but Jako won't allow it.
Jako lands a shoulder strike.
Jako tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gerber has a couple of punches blocked by Jako.
Jako missing with knees to the body.
Gerber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jako tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khru Jako seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gerber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gerber breaks the clinch.
Jako swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gerber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jako misses with a body shot
and Gerber counters with a three punch combo that has Jako backing up. Jako nods at Gerber to acknowledge the strikes.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses
and Jako counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jako has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber throws a big shot that misses.
Jako throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gerber to counter with a crisp jab.
Jako keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Jako.
Gerber thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jako moves out of range of the leg kick from Gerber.
Gerber scores with a shot to the body.
Jako avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Jako throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jako looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khru Jako showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jako uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jako will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Jako checks a leg kick.
Jako tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jako catches Gerber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jako.
Gerber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jako wants to counter with a clinch but Gerber pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber defending well as Jako loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jako throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gerber makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jako thuds his right hand into Gerber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jako has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jako.
Jako misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jako scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jako can't find room to land a body shot as Gerber controls the action.
Gerber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gerber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jako goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako moves away from the strike by Gerber.
Romulus Gerber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khru Jako is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Gerber.
Jako moves into range and clinches up with Gerber.
Jako blocking some punches.
Gerber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jako lands a shoulder strike.
Jako misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako prevents Gerber from breaking the clinch.
Gerber stalling against the cage.
Gerber avoiding damage as Jako throws knees to the body.
Jako misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gerber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Jako.
Jako keeps control of Gerber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gerber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gerber is trying to break free.
Gerber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khru Jako comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jako has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khru Jako!
Khru Jako bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Pyke (ranked 944 p4p, 845 weight class) and Michael Swango (ranked 123 p4p, 107 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Pyke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Swango!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swango throws out a powerful jab.
Swango circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swango takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Swango throws a right and a left that Pyke avoids nicely.
Swango moves out of range of the body kick.
Swango unleashes a big counter combination but Pyke bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Swango misses.
Swango lands with a good body shot.
Swango lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Pyke.
Swango fails to land with a series of punches.
Pyke instigates a clinch.
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swango moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swango scores with the left hand. Pyke knows he should have avoided that one.
Swango looks to score with a jab to the body but Pyke is just out of range.
Michael Swango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swango misses the jab.
Swango swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pyke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Swango's guard.
Swango keeping moving, preventing Pyke from controlling successfully.
Swango wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pyke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Swango is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pyke is controlling him.
Pyke stays in close to Swango's body and controls the position.
Pyke looking to pass the guard.
Swango is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Swango is keeping the position.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Swango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyke was well out of range. Poor timing from Swango.
Pyke is looking to counter the offense by Swango and move into the clinch.
Pyke avoids the body shot from Swango.
Swango slips under a jab.
Swango rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pyke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pyke counters by clinching up.
Pyke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pyke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swango chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pyke can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swango feints a jab promting Pyke to slip. Swango then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pyke slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pyke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swango throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Swango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyke was well out of range. Poor timing from Swango.
A little feinted left hand from Pyke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pyke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Swango.
It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.
Pyke moves into the clinch successfully.
Pyke blocking some punches.
Swango blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swango is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pyke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Swango just stands there and leans against the cage.
Swango breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Pyke.
Swango misses with a wild body shot.
Pyke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swango was covering up waiting for the punch and Pyke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pyke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swango wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pyke trying to control the position from guard on top but Swango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pyke controlling from the top position.
Swango wants to get back to his feet but Pyke passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pyke prevents Swango from standing back up.
Pyke stalling.
Swango is trying to stand back up but Pyke is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Swango will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pyke tries to clinch up
and Swango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swango misses with a combination
and Pyke counters with a good low kick that Swango was not able to check.
Pyke gets a takedown into half guard.
Pyke prevents Swango from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swango makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Swango connects with a solid leg kick.
Swango throws a hook to the side of Pyke's head but Pyke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pyke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swango.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyke clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyke works on Swango's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Pyke.
Swango is trying to break the clinch but Pyke is controlling him.
Swango prevents the takedown attempt.
Pyke wants a takedown but no success here.
Pyke has a couple of punches blocked by Swango.
Swango softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swango tries to break the clinch but Pyke is controlling the position.
Pyke keeps control of Swango as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swango is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pyke.
Pyke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swango tries to break free but Pyke pushes him back against the cage.
Swango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pyke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pyke happy to just control the position for now.
Pyke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Swango knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyke is trying to get an arm triangle but Swango is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Swango's face as Pyke controls the position.
Pyke moves into full mount!
Swango is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pyke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Swango is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke content just to control the position here.
Pyke breaks from Swango's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Swango is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pyke unloads with some shots from mount but Swango bucks and avoids them well.
Pyke tries to control but Swango wriggling away.
Pyke controlling from the full mount.
Pyke with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Swango wants to get back to his feet.
Swango is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyke can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swango is looking to escape.
Pyke controlling the position easily from mount.
Swango is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Pyke has taken his back!
Swango is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Pyke dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pyke lands a jab.
Pyke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swango.
Michael Swango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pyke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swango looks to score with a jab to the body but Pyke is just out of range.
Swango misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pyke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swango manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pyke blocks the body kick.
Pyke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Swango is fending him off so far but Pyke persists. Nope, Swango circles away and we're back to standing.
Pyke avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swango misses the shot to the body.
Swango sizes up Pyke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swango leaves Pyke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pyke scores with a sloppy right hand. Swango should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swango slips under a jab.
Swango throws a body kick that misses
and Pyke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Pyke misses its intended target.
Pyke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Swango's guard.
Swango has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zero Tolerance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pyke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pyke trying to control but Swango is working from the bottom.
Pyke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swango swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pyke stops Swango from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Swango keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pyke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swango throws out a counter right but Pyke avoids it with no problem.
Swango scores with a nice head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pyke breaks the clinch.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Swango circles away.
Pyke closes the distance and pushes Swango back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango lands with a light punch inside.
Pyke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swango's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyke closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pyke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pyke trying to mount his opponent but Swango defends it.
Magnus Pyke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Swango scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Pyke manages to mount him!
Pyke seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Swango is holding on tight.
Swango's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pyke looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Swango trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swango avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pyke.
Swango wants to try and get back to his feet.
Swango really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pyke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pyke tries to control but Swango wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swango is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke is looking to work his way around to Swango's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pyke throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pyke with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pyke looking to secure an arm triangle but Swango defends it well.
Pyke trying to control but Swango is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Pyke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pyke 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Pyke!
After the fight, Magnus Pyke 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jami Jarr (ranked 368 p4p, 535 weight class) and Frog Ribbit (ranked 58 p4p, 79 weight class). Jarr comes to the cage accompanied by Wahhabi I. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jami Jarr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frog Ribbit!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Ribbit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ribbit is looking to clinch but Jarr is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ribbit. That's going to slow Jarr down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ribbit checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarr. That's going to slow Ribbit down.
Jarr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ribbit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ribbit has managed to clinch.
Ribbit landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jarr fails to land.
Ribbit scores with a shot to the side of Jarr's head.
Jarr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarr tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbit lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribbit controls his hands.
Ribbit managing to block the knees to the body from Jarr.
Jarr can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbit controls the action.
Ribbit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Jami Jarr has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ribbit.
Jarr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ribbit obliges.
Jarr is breathing heavily.
Ribbit misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ribbit.
Ribbit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ribbit digs a right hand underneath Jarr's ribcage. Jarr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jarr avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbit.
Ribbit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ribbit misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarr.
Ribbit landing knees to the head.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbit lands a knee to the head.
Jarr avoiding damage as Ribbit throws knees to the body.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Jarr lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarr managing to block the knees to the body from Ribbit.
Ribbit tries to land knees in the clinch but Jarr avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarr.
Jarr scores with a shot to the side of Ribbit's head.
Jarr has Ribbit pressed against the cage.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Jarr is blocking nicely.
Jarr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarr misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribbit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Jarr on the inside.
Jarr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jarr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribbit controls his hands.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Jarr is blocking nicely.
Jarr throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
A right handed body shot lands from Jarr.
Ribbit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarr.
Jarr tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbit tries to work over Jarr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarr.
Jarr working aggressively here.
Jarr misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jarr fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ribbit fails to land.
Jarr struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribbit controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Jarr.
Ribbit lands with a left to the head.
Ribbit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jarr's efforts to push away.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Jarr is blocking nicely.
Jarr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribbit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jarr's face.
Ribbit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jarr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarr misses with some punches.
Jarr managing to block the knees to the body from Ribbit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarr misses with a punch on the inside.
Jarr blocks a body shot from Ribbit.
Jarr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarr tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
Ribbit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbit blocks a body shot from Jarr.
Jarr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ribbit misses with a knee strike.
Ribbit throws a head punch that misses.
Jarr working aggressively here.
Ribbit can't find room to land a body shot as Jarr controls the action.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarr is defending well for now.
Jarr can't find room to land a body shot as Ribbit controls the action.
Ribbit presses Jarr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ribbit stalls.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jarr tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
Jarr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frog Ribbit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jami Jarr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ribbit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ribbit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribbit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ribbit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ribbit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jarr.
Jarr misses with a body punch.
Jarr takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ribbit.
Ribbit lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ribbit.
Ribbit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ribbit lands a hook that snaps the head of Jarr backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Jarr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jarr tries to work over Ribbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ribbit lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ribbit has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Jarr - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ribbit, and another! Jarr is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Frog Ribbit!
After winning the bout, Frog Ribbit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Shimura (ranked 507 p4p, 522 weight class) and Haise Sasaki (ranked 67 p4p, 71 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takashi Shimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haise Sasaki !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimura checks a low kick from Sasaki .
Sasaki throws a leg kick but Shimura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sasaki closes the distance and pushes Shimura back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasaki .
A right hand to the body from Shimura.
A nice left hand lands by Shimura.
It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Sasaki prevents a body shot from Shimura.
Shimura lands with a right to the head.
Shimura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shimura lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Shimura.
Sasaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shimura managing to block the knees to the body from Sasaki .
Shimura presses Sasaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sasaki looks winded!
Shimura blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Shimura.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sasaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shimura scores with a shot to the body.
Sasaki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shimura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shimura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sasaki 's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shimura thuds a left hand into Sasaki 's body.
Shimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimura lands a leg kick that knocks Sasaki off balance momentarily.
Shimura lands a big shot that drops Sasaki ! Can he finish him?
 Sasaki is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimura gets to his feet and stands over Sasaki , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sasaki felt that one! Shimura unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sasaki from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Shimura!
In his post fight interview, Takashi Shimura started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Haise Sasaki had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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