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PANDA 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Man (ranked 21344 p4p, 2274 weight class) and Anatoli Vasiliev (ranked 674 p4p, 306 weight class). Anatoli Vasiliev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoli Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasiliev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man throws a quick counter head kick but Vasiliev was just out of range.
Vasiliev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man walks into a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasiliev avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasiliev tries to clinch there but Man circles away.
Man lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Man closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vasiliev is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vasiliev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vasiliev is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Vasiliev wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Vasiliev pulls Man in to control the position.
Man lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vasiliev is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Man rolls with it to try and escape but Vasiliev cranks on the arm and Man is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anatoli Vasiliev!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brooksbank (ranked 2579 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Fujii Yusuke (ranked 310 p4p, 464 weight class). Dave Brooksbank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fujii Yusuke's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujii Yusuke!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusuke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Yusuke misses.
Yusuke closes the distance and clinches up with Brooksbank, looking for a takedown. Yusuke pushes Brooksbank against the cage but Brooksbank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yusuke avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
Yusuke loads up on a big right hand but Brooksbank slips the punch.
Yusuke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yusuke.
Brooksbank lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yusuke.
Brooksbank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sloppy strikes from Yusuke. Those never looked like landing.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick
and Yusuke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooksbank digs a good hook to Yusuke's body.
A nice combination there by Brooksbank.
Fujii Yusuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooksbank avoids the body shot from Yusuke.
Yusuke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooksbank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooksbank feinted with a counter takedown.
Brooksbank has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooksbank misses with a head kick.
Yusuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brooksbank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yusuke looks to land a combination but Brooksbank avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Yusuke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a body punch but Brooksbank moves out of range.
Brooksbank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yusuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooksbank tries to clinch but Yusuke moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yusuke! But no joy.
Brooksbank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brooksbank is looking to take a break and control but Yusuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooksbank pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke won't allow Brooksbank to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is looking to control Brooksbank's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yusuke avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Yusuke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yusuke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yusuke is striking but Brooksbank is not phased and passes to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooksbank pulls his head out easily.
Brooksbank controlling the pace.
Yusuke is looking for a sweep. Brooksbank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yusuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank trying to pass the guard but Yusuke defending well.
Brooksbank is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yusuke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yusuke moves into full guard.
Brooksbank wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brooksbank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yusuke looking for subs off his back but Brooksbank has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yusuke trying to control but Brooksbank postures up.
Yusuke actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fujii Yusuke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Brooksbank shoots in looking for a takedown but Yusuke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brooksbank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yusuke misses the shot to the body.
Yusuke fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooksbank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brooksbank throws a head kick that misses
and Brooksbank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brooksbank lands a high kick!
Yusuke tries to close the distance and clinch but Brooksbank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yusuke misses with a body shot.
Brooksbank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusuke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke blocks a head kick by Brooksbank.
Brooksbank looking to score a takedown here. Yusuke is defending well but Brooksbank drives through and ends up in Yusuke's guard.
Brooksbank slips nicely into half guard.
Yusuke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooksbank pulls his head out easily.
Yusuke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brooksbank passes into side control!
Yusuke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooksbank trying to control the position but Yusuke is working away.
Yusuke is looking to reverse the position.
Brooksbank has control of an arm but Yusuke manages to advance to Brooksbank's back!
You can see the frustration on Brooksbank's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Brooksbank has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Yusuke is looking to control Brooksbank but Brooksbank is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brooksbank rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brooksbank wants to get back to full guard.
Brooksbank is not content to let Yusuke control the position.
Yusuke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dave Brooksbank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke is thwarting Brooksbank's attempts to control the position.
Yusuke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooksbank has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooksbank is looking for a sweep. Yusuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brooksbank is trying to maintain the position but Yusuke is very close to passing his half guard.
Yusuke wants to control but Brooksbank is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yusuke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooksbank!
Yusuke prevents Brooksbank from getting the reversal.
Yusuke goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brooksbank turns into him and now he's in Yusuke's guard.
Brooksbank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yusuke is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooksbank slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brooksbank dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yusuke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brooksbank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yusuke swivels and escapes.
Yusuke avoids the head kick by Brooksbank.
Brooksbank throws a leg kick that misses.
A left and a right from Brooksbank both land. Nice combination.
Yusuke misses with a takedown attempt - Brooksbank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brooksbank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yusuke sprawls and moves away.
Dave Brooksbank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yusuke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooksbank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yusuke lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Brooksbank falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fujii Yusuke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Marques (ranked 2361 p4p, 3498 weight class) and Mikel Arteta (ranked 317 p4p, 430 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marques might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raining Blood. Billy Marques has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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18 - 20 - 1 |
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4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikel Arteta!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marques uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arteta.
Marques throws a shot from downtown. Arteta moves away and avoids it.
Marques changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arteta tries to avoid it but Marques manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arteta to the ground. Arteta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marques gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marques takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arteta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marques moves away.
Marques doesn't manage to clinch there - Arteta circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Arteta misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Arteta misses the target.
Marques takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arteta. Marques does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Marques was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Arteta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteta throws out a loose jab but Marques uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marques throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arteta misses the jab.
Arteta throws a body punch but Marques moves out of range.
Arteta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta scores with a nice head shot.
Marques seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mikel Arteta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arteta.
Marques moves out of range of the strikes.
Marques tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Arteta manages to circle out of the way.
Arteta throws a right hand that Marques ducks under and follows up with a left that Marques also avoids with ease.
Arteta slips a jab from Marques.
Arteta swings widly with a right hand
and Marques counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marques wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arteta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikel Arteta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marques scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arteta doesn't seem bothered though.
Marques shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arteta's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arteta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marques controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arteta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arteta is looking for a triangle but Marques pushes his legs off easily.
Arteta working a defensive guard but Marques manages to pass into side control anyway.
Marques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Arteta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Marques wants to pass to mount but Arteta is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteta regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marques has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arteta looking to control.
Marques wants to control from the top but Arteta keeps moving.
Marques passes Arteta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteta wants to control but Marques is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arteta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marques trying to control but Arteta is working from the bottom.
Arteta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marques defends well.
Arteta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques working for a triangle but Arteta defends it easily.
Arteta is looking to pass into half guard but Marques pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marques is in guard.
Arteta has his foot on Marques's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marques works his way back into a safe position though.
Marques wants to control from the top but Arteta keeps moving.
Arteta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arteta looking for a guillotine here but Marques defends easily.
Marques passes Arteta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikel Arteta dominated that round.
That's time! Marques's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marques misses with a body kick.
Marques takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arteta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marques counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arteta misses with a left hand
and Marques counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arteta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marques uses from the top position.
Marques is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arteta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marques uses it to pass to side control.
Marques trying to control the action but Arteta is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marques wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arteta regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteta gets full guard.
Marques wants to control from the top but Arteta keeps moving.
Arteta is trying to hold Marques in close to prevent damage but Marques has managed to pass into half guard.
Arteta trying to control from the bottom.
Arteta is defending against the submission attempts here by Marques.
Arteta is pressing down on Marques's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marques is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Arteta working a defensive guard here.
Marques wants to control from the top but Arteta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marques with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Marques lands a couple of elbows.
Marques wants to control from the top but Arteta keeps moving.
Marques's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marques trying to control but Arteta is working from the bottom.
Arteta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arteta controls Marques momentarily but Marques frees himself.
Arteta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arteta has his foot on Marques's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marques works his way back into a safe position though.
Marques 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.
Marques throwing strikes but missing.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Marques from controlling successfully.
Marques slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arteta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marques's best efforts.
Arteta wants to sweep but Marques has passed to side control!
Arteta manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marques is trying to control the action in half guard but Arteta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arteta is looking to improve his position.
Marques winds up and cracks Arteta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arteta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marques avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marques is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marques doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marques manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Billy Marques will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Marques jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arteta stuffs the takedown attempt from Marques. Marques gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Marques.
Arteta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arteta scores with a nice head shot.
Arteta throws a head kick that misses
so Marques counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Arteta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marques is aware though and is defending well.
Arteta keeping moving, preventing Marques from controlling successfully.
Billy Marques overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arteta has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Marques should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Arteta has tightened it up now! Marques should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikel Arteta!
After winning the bout, Mikel Arteta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Billy Marques had this to say: 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 4008 p4p, 2046 weight class) and Bung Popper (ranked 500 p4p, 299 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Duele El Carazon. Jesus Sanchez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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12 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bung Popper!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popper blocks the body kick.
Sanchez avoids the head kick by Popper.
Sanchez throws a left that rocks Popper and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sanchez dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Popper regain composure!
 Popper is rocked!
 It looks like Bung Popper has been cut.
Sanchez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Popper is still in real trouble! Can Sanchez finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Popper's face as Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Popper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Popper dodges the ground and pound from Sanchez.
Sanchez trying to control the position but Popper is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Popper seems to have recovered his senses.
Popper prevents Sanchez from improving position.
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez advances nicely into full mount.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Popper manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanchez in particular looking to stall.
Popper is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Popper wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Popper is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Popper is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanchez prevents Popper from improving his position.
Sanchez is working for a submission of some sort.
Sanchez looks to land a strike but Popper avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to work some ground and pound but Popper has wrist control.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Popper is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Popper lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Popper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Popper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bung Popper's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Popper defends it nicely.
Popper lands a jab to the nose.
Popper cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
 It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Popper throws a one two combo.
Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Popper's head back.
A good leg kick by Popper.
Popper with a nice calf kick.
Popper cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Jesus Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Popper avoids it really well and circles away.
Popper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Popper avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Popper does no damage.
Bung Popper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popper.
Popper closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Popper is defending well for now.
Popper letting Sanchez take a breather here.
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Popper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Popper thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Popper backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper walks into a left hand.
Popper keeps the fight on the outside.
Popper connects with a right hand. Sanchez shakes it off.
Jesus Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Popper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popper.
Popper ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Popper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Popper. Popper obviously looking to wear him down.
Bung Popper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Popper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanchez throws a leg kick
and Popper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popper lands a big head kick that sends Sanchez tumbling to the mat! Popper takes a step backwards and waves Sanchez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Sanchez is rocked!
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanchez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Popper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanchez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Popper tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sanchez easily slips into full mount!
Popper has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popper is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Popper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Popper wants to hold on but Sanchez pushes him away.
Sanchez tries to control but Popper wriggling away.
Sanchez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Popper has worked his arm free - good work by Popper!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Popper is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Popper is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popper wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Popper is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bung Popper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Popper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Popper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez lands a jab to Popper's midsection.
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Popper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popper blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Popper throws a front kick that sends Sanchez stumbling back into the cage.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sanchez scores with a head kick. Popper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Popper is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Popper misses with a two punch combination.
Popper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popper with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Popper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popper gets tackled into the cage by Sanchez. Sanchez maintains the clinch.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Popper controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Popper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sanchez wants to stall.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popper taking a breather.
Sanchez trying to land knees to the body.
Popper is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Popper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Popper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sanchez stalks Popper and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Popper's face. Popper staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesus Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Popper swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Popper circles away.
A punch combination from Popper misses.
Popper misses with a wild combination.
Popper misses with a wild 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!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Popper but Popper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Popper.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popper finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez darts in and clinches Popper up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Popper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sanchez misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanchez slowing the pace effectively.
Sanchez crunches a lovely knee into Popper's ribcage.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez is trying to drag Popper to the mat but Popper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popper looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
A low kick from Popper misses
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Popper lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Popper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Popper misses with an uppercut. Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sanchez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Popper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Popper. Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Popper.
Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Popper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Popper thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Popper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanchez finds it's way round the side to connect with Popper's head.
Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Popper checks a leg kick.
Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Popper shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanchez eats them both and turns towards Popper to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bung Popper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Popper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bung Popper!
Bung Popper made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morris Day (ranked 2546 p4p, 3826 weight class) and George Steve Jr (ranked 280 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morris Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Steve Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steve Jr is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Steve Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Steve Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Steve Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve Jr! But no joy.
Steve Jr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steve Jr connects with a body shot.
Steve Jr cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day is rocked!
Steve Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve Jr closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Day! Steve Jr dives in looking to finish! Day is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Steve Jr!
A very excited looking George Steve Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Machado (ranked 2296 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Robert Robertsson (ranked 310 p4p, 279 weight class). Machado's entrance music is Latin Thugs. A fine choice. Robert Robertsson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Xander Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Robertsson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Robertsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machado swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machado throws a quick counter kick to the body but Robertsson avoids it.
Robertsson avoids the head kick by Machado.
Robertsson tries to clinch up
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Robertsson.
Robertsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robertsson has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
Robertsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
Robertsson wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machado prevents it.
Robertsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machado is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robertsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
We've been hearing reports that Machado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertsson.
Robertsson looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertsson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Machado is defending well.
Robertsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Robertsson is pressing down on Machado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machado is holding on for now.
Robertsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Robertsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado controlling the position for now.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Robertsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robertsson.
Machado wants to improve his position but Robertsson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is pressing down on Robertsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machado controlling the position.
Robertsson looking to pass the guard.
Machado has his hands on Robertsson's head, controlling the position.
Machado's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Machado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robertsson preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robertsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machado is fending him off so far but Robertsson persists. Nope, Machado circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertsson is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Robertsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertsson trying to control the position but Machado is working away.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robertsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robertsson is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado keeps Robertsson under control for a moment.
Machado manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Robertsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robertsson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertsson defends it well.
Machado is pressing down on Robertsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertsson is holding on for now.
Robertsson tries to get to full guard but Machado has control of the leg.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Robertsson is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado tries to pass to full mount but Robertsson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robertsson wants to get back to full guard.
Machado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robertsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertsson wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Robertsson controlling Machado's posture.
Robert Robertsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado pushing down on Robertsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robertsson tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Machado is keen to just control but Robertsson is a slippery customer.
Machado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robertsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado wants to control but Robertsson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertsson is just riding it out for now. Machado eventually gives up the hold.
Machado wants to control but Robertsson is keeping him busy.
Robertsson is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Machado tries to sprawl out of it but Robertsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machado manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robertsson to the mat! Robertsson manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson has his hands on Machado's head, controlling the position.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Robertsson is keeping the position.
Machado is working hard here to advance position.
Machado 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.
Machado drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robertsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robertsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robertsson!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Machado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Robertsson wants to clinch
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robertsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertsson is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Robertsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Machado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robertsson.
Robertsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Machado connects with a leg kick.
Machado throws a sloppy head kick and Robertsson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertsson dives in and grabs Machado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machado pushes down on Robertsson's head and hops out.
Robertsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertsson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado prevents the takedown attempt.
Xander Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Robertsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Robertsson is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Machado.
Robertsson has Machado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Robertsson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Machado tumbling to the mat - Robertsson dives into Machado's guard.
Machado looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Machado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertsson controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Machado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machado wants to hit a sweep here but Robertsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Machado there!
Machado tries to reverse the position but Robertsson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertsson tries to control but Machado wriggling away.
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado wants to improve his position but Robertsson is controlling well.
Robertsson is looking to stall here but Machado recovers full guard.
Machado looking to control.
Machado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertsson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado wants to control from the top but Robertsson keeps moving.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado has gone for a leg lock! Robertsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machado's guard.
Machado trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robertsson is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Robertsson.
I think Robertsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Robertsson!
Robert Robertsson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Xander Machado was interviewed post fight and said 'No Worries Homies, Gonna Train Hard And Win Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Rahman (ranked 1298 p4p, 1698 weight class) and Damian Dudley (ranked 197 p4p, 254 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudley throws a big shot that misses.
Rahman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Dudley moves away and avoids it.
Jab from Rahman.
Dudley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rahman misses with a body punch
and Dudley counters by moving into the clinch.
Dudley managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Good body shot from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley lands a right hand.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Rahman lands an uppercut.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Dudley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dudley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Dudley's ribcage.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Rahman manages to get underhooks.
Dudley lands with a left to the head.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
Dudley looks winded!
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rahman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dudley can turn it around.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman missing with knees to the body.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
Dudley scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Dudley misses with a body punch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Rahman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Rahman.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dudley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Dudley digs a right hand into Rahman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rahman's gas tank.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Dudley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman is leaning against Dudley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Dudley, against the cage.
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dudley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rahman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman working Dudley over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman'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.
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman lands a nice knee to the body.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Abdul Rahman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rahman.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rahman lands with a right to the head.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dudley or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
Dudley working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Rahman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Rahman cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Rahman lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Rahman presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman lands a left hand.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rahman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Dudley is rocked!
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley is still on wobbly legs! Can Rahman finish him?
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Rahman presses Dudley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rahman landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman pushes Dudley against the cage. Rahman is working some dirty boxing. Rahman pushes off with a quick right hook! Dudley goes down! Dudley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rahman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Rahman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porthos Knox (ranked 907 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 139 p4p, 154 weight class). Knox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is One Step Closer | Linkin Park. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Penkosip Bizihwaile was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaile looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Bizihwaile clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox works on Bizihwaile's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bizihwaile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bizihwaile tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox has Bizihwaile pressed against the cage.
Knox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaile's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knox misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox has Bizihwaile pressed against the cage.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Bizihwaile lands a shoulder strike.
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox checks a leg kick.
Knox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile looks to land a body kick but Knox moved away.
Bizihwaile connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bizihwaile has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bizihwaile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile has Knox pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile tries to break free but Knox pushes him back against the cage.
Knox digs a right hand into Bizihwaile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bizihwaile's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bizihwaile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaile wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaile is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaile is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Knox is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile misses with some punches.
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bizihwaile throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Bizihwaile jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Bizihwaile's head back.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaile misses with a low kick.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaile saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Bizihwaile displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Knox avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
Knox misses with a hook
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp one two that drops Knox! Bizihwaile thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Knox to his feet! Knox is in big trouble!
Knox is rocked!
A head kick misses from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bizihwaile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox pushes Bizihwaile back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Penkosip Bizihwaile dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Bizihwaile blocks a head kick by Knox.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox clobbers Bizihwaile with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Bizihwaile sends Knox crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bizihwaile is motioning to the referee to let Knox up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bizihwaile has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bizihwaile. Bizihwaile obviously looking to wear him down.
Bizihwaile staying out of range there.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Knox throws a hook but Bizihwaile avoids it easily.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox throws a right hand that Bizihwaile ducks under and follows up with a left that Bizihwaile also avoids with ease.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox connects with a jab.
Bizihwaile checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Bizihwaile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox works Bizihwaile's body with a nice hook.
Bizihwaile pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bizihwaile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Bizihwaile to work.
Bizihwaile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bizihwaile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting on Bizihwaile's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaile.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch.
Knox pushes Bizihwaile up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Bizihwaile tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knox.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Knox.
Knox tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bizihwaile fails to land.
Bizihwaile scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Bizihwaile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaile slips a jab from Knox.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bizihwaile looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Knox needs to keep his hands up - Bizihwaile had a free shot at his head there.
Knox blocks a jab.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with an outside leg kick.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Knox.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bizihwaile stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox stuns Bizihwaile with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bizihwaile sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bizihwaile checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bizihwaile misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Penkosip Bizihwaile will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Knox defending well as Bizihwaile loads up on a big left hand.
Bizihwaile misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaile.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
Bizihwaile takes one to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Bizihwaile takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox lands a nice hook to Bizihwaile's body. Bizihwaile takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bizihwaile.
Knox blocks a leg kick.
Knox was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bizihwailes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bizihwaile misses with a looping left.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Bizihwaile is just out of range.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox swings for the body but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Knox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaile doesn't seem bothered though.
Bizihwaile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Bizihwaile is out of range.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaile throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox backing away here, and Bizihwaile unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Bizihwaile is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile connects with a single shot there.
Bizihwaile throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bizihwaile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bizihwaile counters with a right hand to the body.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Knox. That snapped Bizihwaile's head back.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bizihwaile to counter with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Knox.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bizihwaile thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Bizihwaile ducks down to avoid it.
Knox blocks a head kick by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaile was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Nice straight punches there by Bizihwaile. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bizihwaile.
Penkosip Bizihwaile is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bizihwaile throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaile moves away from the strike by Knox.
Bizihwaile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Knox slips under a jab.
Bizihwaile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaile moves away.
Bizihwaile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bizihwaile lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Knox.
Porthos Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bizihwaile gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knox tries a body shot but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Knox being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Porthos Knox.
Well Bizihwaile 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Penkosip Bizihwaile!
A very excited looking Penkosip Bizihwaile rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmore James (ranked 1056 p4p, 1428 weight class) and Steven Petersen (ranked 132 p4p, 180 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Elmore James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen throws a leg kick but James moved away.
James looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
James throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Petersen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from James.
James avoids the body shot from Petersen.
James tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petersen manages to circle out of the way.
James connects with a single shot there.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Petersen misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Petersen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from James misses.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by James there.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James misses with a hook
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James throws a head kick that misses
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petersen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James lands with a straight right. Petersen didn't see that one coming.
James throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petersen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
Petersen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petersen moves away from the strike by James.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Petersen misses.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.
James throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
James misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petersen defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petersen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James feints a jab promting Petersen to slip. James then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Petersen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
James misses with a low kick.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen moves out of range as James throws a body kick.
Petersen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Petersen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by James.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James throws a quick inside leg kick.
James avoids the body shot from Petersen.
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!
Petersen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James looks to land a right hand but Petersen moved out of range.
James misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Petersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Petersen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elmore James will probably get the nod.
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.
James missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and James ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
James lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Petersen.
Petersen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Petersen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Elmore James is winning the standup battle so far.
James looks to throw the jab but Petersen is out of range.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by James.
James cracks Petersen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petersen misses with an uppercut
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen connects with a crisp jab.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James missing with a left hand there. Petersen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James misses with a straight right.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Petersen tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petersen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James slips a straight right by Petersen.
Petersen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James takes one on the button.
James tries to clinch up but Petersen circles away and keeps his distance.
Petersen takes a jab right on the kisser.
James lands a jab to Petersen's midsection.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen staying out of range there.
James backing away here, and Petersen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
James moves away from the strike by Petersen.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James swinging wildly here.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Petersen stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petersen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petersen throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses the jab.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James misses with a body shot.
Petersen throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James tries to clinch
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petersen's head backwards.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petersen slips a jab from James.
Petersen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James wants to slow Petersen down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petersen! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersen digs a good hook to James's body.
Petersen catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
James throws a lazy right hand but Petersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petersen feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from James misses.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
James throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petersen cracks James with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Petersen loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James misses with an uppercut.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Petersen. Beautiful body shot.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Petersen blocks the leg kick.
James tries to clinch there but Petersen circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses James's front leg but catches the back leg as James tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen slips a jab from James.
A nice side step and Petersen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James misses with a straight left.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petersen takes one to the chin there.
Petersen tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Some wild striking there from Petersen.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen moves away from the strike by James.
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petersen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petersen.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Petersen connects with a body shot.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Petersen lands an impressive looking overhand right. James doesn't seem phased though.
Petersen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James tests Petersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petersen has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a nice head shot.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petersen is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Petersen circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Petersen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Petersen as James shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elmore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from James misses.
Petersen lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
A big right from James misses.
Nice defenses there by Petersen.
Petersen connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James loads up on a big right hand but Petersen slips the punch.
Petersen flicks out a counter leg kick but James steps away.
Petersen throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Steven Petersen!
Steven Petersen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rect Umm (ranked 374 p4p, 1088 weight class) and Scott Murley (ranked 57 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Rect Umm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murley throws a hook but Umm avoids it easily.
Murley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Umm doesn't seem bothered though.
Umm looks to throw the jab but Murley is out of range.
Murley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umm throws out the jab.
Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
Murley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murley scores with a jab to the body.
Umm misses with a hook. Murley ducked under it nicely.
Murley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
Umm cracks Murley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.
Murley misses with a hook to the body
and Umm counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Umm breaks from the clinch.
Umm throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily.
Umm connects with a looping right hand.
Murley throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range.
Murley misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Umm.
Umm misses with a wild body shot.
Murley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Umm rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Murley misses its intended target.
A big right from Umm misses.
Murley misses with a wild body shot.
Umm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murley lands an overhand right.
Umm throws the left hand but Murley avoids the punch easily.
Murley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murley throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range.
It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umm connects with a body shot that sends Murley's belly button to the back.
Umm slips a straight right by Murley.
Murley throws a shot from downtown. Umm moves away and avoids it.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot.
Murley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
Murley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murley misses the shot to the body.
Umm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scott Murley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murley misses with a body shot.
Murley misses with a looping right.
Umm moves out of range as Murley strikes.
Some wild striking there from Murley.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
Murley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Umm.
Umm throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Umm misses its intended target.
Umm misses with an uppercut.
Murley throws a low kick but Umm avoids it.
Umm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murley blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Murley misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Umm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umm lands a body shot.
Umm slips a jab from Murley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Umm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it.
Umm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murley.
Umm misses with a low kick.
Umm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murley counters with a straight right hand.
Umm jabs at Murley's body.
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley.
It looked like Umm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rect Umm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley.
Umm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rect Umm is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Umm.
Murley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murley misses with a straight left.
Umm is looking for a counter combo.
Umm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Murley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murley throws a right hand that misses
and Murley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Umm on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley moves away from the strike by Umm.
A telegraphed right hand from Umm misses the target.
Murley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Umm counters with a nice leg kick.
Murley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umm moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley misses the shot to the body.
Murley misses with an uppercut. Umm saw that one coming.
Murley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murley is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Murley.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Murley throws a hook to the side of Umm's head but Umm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murley misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target.
Murley misses with a hook.
Umm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murley throws a shot from downtown. Umm moves away and avoids it.
Umm throws a right and a left that Murley avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Umm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umm misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murley throws a hook to the side of Umm's head but Umm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murley slips a jab and a cross from Umm.
Umm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Umm misses.
Murley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murley takes a swing at Umm's ribcage but misses.
Murley works Umm's body with a nice hook.
Murley keeps the fight on the outside.
Umm connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Umm clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Umm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Umm.
Umm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Umm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murley backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murley has Umm pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Umm - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murley misses with the head strike.
Murley stalling the fight.
Murley tries to throw a body punch but Umm avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage.
Murley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm.
Murley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Umm seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murley can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murley working aggressively here.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murley.
Murley lands with a light punch inside.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
Murley wants to stall.
Umm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murley's elbow.
Umm prevents a body shot from Murley.
Murley throws a head punch that misses.
Murley throws a head punch that misses.
Murley tries a body shot but Umm blocks it.
A short right from Murley on the inside.
Murley misses with some punches.
Umm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Murley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Umm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Murley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murley blocks a body shot from Umm.
Murley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Umm.
Umm lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley.
Murley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Umm's elbow.
Umm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
Umm lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley takes a shot to the head.
Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Umm.
Scott Murley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm lands a body punch.
Umm lands a hook that snaps the head of Murley backwards.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
Murley digs a right hand into Umm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Umm's gas tank.
Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Umm controls his hands.
Umm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umm breaks the clinch.
Murley throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot.
Umm is looking to counter punch.
Murley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murley scores with a decent looking hook.
Murley throws a lazy right hand but Umm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umm moves away from the strike by Murley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umm rushes Murley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land.
Good body shot from Umm.
Umm blocks an uppercut.
Murley blocking some punches.
Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murley lands a nice shot to the body.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murley backwards.
Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Murley misses with some punches.
Murley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murley taking a breather.
Umm lands an uppercut.
Murley misses with a body punch.
Umm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murley backwards.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murley throws a punch but it's blocked by Umm.
Umm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Umm prevents a body shot from Murley.
Murley misses with some punches.
Murley blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murley blocking some punches.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Umm.
Umm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murley misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Umm.
A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Murley.
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!
Umm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Umm has a couple of punches blocked by Murley.
Umm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Umm working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rect Umm clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
That's time! Umm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murley misses with an uppercut
and Umm counters with a right hand to the body.
Umm is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Umm tries to clinch up.
Umm throws out a loose jab but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umm counters with a nice leg kick.
Murley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target.
Umm staying out of range there.
Umm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Umm avoids the body shot from Murley.
Umm slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umm slips a jab from Murley.
Murley throws a hook to the side of Umm's head but Umm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley misses with a straight right.
Umm misses with a body shot.
Umm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley.
Umm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murley scores with a body shot.
Murley misses with a double jab.
It looked like Umm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murley.
Umm wants to clinch.
Umm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murley missing with a left hand there. Umm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Murley.
Umm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley.
Umm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Umm lands a really nice looking cross but Murley seems unphased.
Murley is rocked!
Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Murley's shoulder, as Murley tries to avoid the shot.
Umm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Umm slips a straight right by Murley.
Umm rushes Murley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murley lands a shot to the body.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Umm.
Umm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murley digs a right hand into Umm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Umm's gas tank.
Murley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Umm.
Murley cracks Umm with a nice body shot.
Umm misses with a punch to the body.
Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Umm controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umm throws a head punch that misses.
Murley misses with a punch to the body.
Murley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murley tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Umm.
Murley blocking some punches.
Murley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murley's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Umm as Murley tries to tie him up.
Murley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Umm backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rect Umm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Umm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umm throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umm cracks Murley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Murley there.
Umm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murley counters with a right hand to the body.
Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm throws a hook but Murley avoids it easily.
Murley misses with a straight right.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Murley.
Murley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umm was well out of range. Poor timing from Murley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umm moves into the clinch.
Umm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Umm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umm working aggressively here.
Umm blocks a body shot from Murley.
Murley swings wildly with an uppercut but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Umm up against the cage.
Umm can't find room to land a body shot as Murley controls the action.
Murley tries to work over Umm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Umm breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umm misses with a low kick as Murley jumps back.
Umm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murley scores with a three punch combo!
Murley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umm throws a body punch but Murley moves out of range.
Murley misses with a looping right.
Umm avoids the body shot from Murley.
An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target.
Murley misses with a double jab
and Umm counters with a right hand to the body.
Umm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murley.
Umm loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murley throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range.
It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murley throws a hook but Umm blocks it.
Umm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley.
Umm cracks Murley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Umm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murley misses with an uppercut
and Umm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rect Umm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Umm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
A lazy left from Umm finds it's target.
Murley misses with a wild body shot.
Murley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umm wants to clinch.
Murley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Umm.
Sloppy strikes from Murley. Those never looked like landing.
Umm swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murley lands with a cross.
Umm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umm connects with a jab.
Umm misses with a wild body shot.
Murley misses with an uppercut
and Umm counters with a left and a right that stings Murley.
Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Umm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Murley.
Well Umm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rect Umm!
Rect Umm retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Rect Umm thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Scott Murley stepped up to the mic, saying '
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