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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Tanaka (ranked 3199 p4p, 14600 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 344 p4p, 560 weight class). Tanaka comes into the arena with Sucker for Pain blaring out of the sound system. Drama has chosen The Vicious White Kids No Lip as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tanaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drama connects with an inside leg kick.
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Drama is out of range.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Drama throws a looping overhand right but Tanaka ducks down to avoid it.
Drama misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka throwing a counter right hand but Drama manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Drama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drama misses with a right hand
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Drama misses with a looping right.
Drama loads up on a big right hand but Tanaka slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanaka sends Drama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tanaka is motioning to the referee to let Drama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Drama throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Drama throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka lands a big right hand that sends Drama crashing to the mat! Tanaka stays standing though and waves Drama back to his feet!
 Drama is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Drama misses
and Tanaka counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Tanaka!
A very excited looking Ken Tanaka 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 3769 p4p, 3289 weight class) and Oscar Oscarsson (ranked 452 p4p, 412 weight class). Oscarsson has chosen Pain - Shut Your Mouth as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Oscarsson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oscarsson.
Denke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oscarsson is out of range.
Oscarsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denke.
Oscarsson gets a clinch.
Oscarsson blocking some punches.
Oscarsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Oscarsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Denke up against the cage.
Denke takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oscarsson lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Oscarsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oscarsson tries to throw a body punch but Denke avoids it by throwing Oscarsson back against the cage.
Denke tries a body shot but Oscarsson blocks it.
Denke is looking to break free of the clinch but Oscarsson has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Oscarsson to work.
Oscarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oscarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Denke or not.
Denke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Denke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oscarsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Denkes head.
Oscarsson scores with a shot to the side of Denke's head.
A shot in the inside from Oscarsson.
Denke stalling in the clinch but Oscarsson improves position.
Oscarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Oscarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oscarsson.
Oscarsson has Denke pressed against the cage, preventing Denke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denke is trying to push Oscarsson away but Oscarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Denke tries to break free but Oscarsson pushes him back against the cage.
Denke blocks an uppercut.
Denke is trying to push Oscarsson away but Oscarsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Come on Oscarsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Denke. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oscarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oscarsson scores with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Denke wants to break free but Oscarsson has control.
Oscarsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Denke is breathing heavily.
Oscarsson presses Denke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oscarsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oscarsson drops Denke with a huge uppercut! Denke drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Oscarsson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Oscarsson!
Oscar Oscarsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doko Dokov (ranked 3083 p4p, 4031 weight class) and Vlad Putin (ranked 412 p4p, 491 weight class). Putin has chosen Rasputin Vladimir Putin Love The Way You Move as his entrance music. Vlad Putin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 32 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vlad Putin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Dokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dokov tries to keep at a distance but Putin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Dokov manages to break the clinch.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Putin pushes him off.
Dokov forces Putin back against the cage and clinches.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Putin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is leaning against Dokov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dokov's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Dokov is blocking nicely.
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Dokov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dokov avoids it.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Putin back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dokov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putin is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Dokov to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dokov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin is working Dokov over against the cage.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dokov tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Dokov blocks with his arms.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin scores a nice knee to the body.
Dokov tries to break the clinch but Putin is controlling the position.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dokov avoids the elbow strike from Putin, against the cage.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin lands an elbow just above Dokov 's eye.
Dokov managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
Dokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dokov lands a body shot.
Dokov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
Dokov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dokov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws an elbow that misses.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Putin prevents a body shot from Dokov.
Dokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Putin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Putin obliges.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Putin as Dokov tries to tie him up.
Dokov avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Come on Dokov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dokov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin leaves Dokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dokov wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Putin lands with an overhand left.
Putin takes a swing at Dokov's ribcage but misses.
Putin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dokov, pushing him back against the cage.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dokov avoids the elbow strike from Putin, against the cage.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Dokov is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws an elbow that misses.
Dokov lands with a left to the head.
Dokov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Putin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Putin gets to his feet. Dokov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin misses with a head kick.
Putin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Putin wants it to stay on the feet.
Vlad Putin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dokov tries to keep at a distance but Putin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dokov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vlad Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
Dokov pushes Putin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin lands a damaging elbow.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Putin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dokov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin feints and then cracks Dokov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dokov down.
Putin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Putin connects with a looping right hand.
Putin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Doko Dokov's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin instigates a clinch.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Putin tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Dokov blocks with his arms.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dokov avoids it.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dokov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dokov digs a right hand underneath Putin's ribcage. Putin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putin is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dokov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Putin's brow.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dokov avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Dokov is blocking nicely.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Dokov is blocking nicely.
Dokov throws an elbow that misses.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Dokov.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Dokov.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Putin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov missing with knees to the body.
Dokov is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
Dokov misses with some punches.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putin lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Dokov.
Dokov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Dokov blocks with his arms.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Dokov is blocking nicely.
Dokov manages to break the clinch.
Putin throws the left hand but Dokov avoids the punch easily.
Dokov tries to clinch but Putin moves out of range.
Vlad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Putin.
Dokov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doko Dokov'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dokov misses with a wild combination.
Putin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Putin gets a clinch.
Putin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Dokov blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dokov blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dokov avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Putin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dokov's brow.
Dokov trying to control the position but instead, Putin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dokov into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dokov lands a nice uppercut.
Dokov lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Putin throws an elbow but misses.
Putin with a knee to the head.
Dokov lands a left hand.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putin blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Dokov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Putin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dokov's face.
Dokov tries to pull guard but Putin won't allow it.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Dokov lands a left hand.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Dokov is trying to break the clinch but Putin has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Putin.
A short right from Dokov on the inside.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dokov is defending well for now.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
Putin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Dokov avoids the damage to the body.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dokov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dokov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dokov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
Putin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dokov.
Vlad Putin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Putin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov is trying to pull guard but Putin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dokov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dokov working aggressively here.
Dokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Putin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Dokov blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Putin.
I've got Putin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!
A very excited looking Vlad Putin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 2372 p4p, 3691 weight class) and Phillip Terrell (ranked 286 p4p, 419 weight class). Gai comes to the cage accompanied by Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy. Phillip Terrell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell connects with a crisp jab.
Gai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Gai off the cage and back into range.
Gai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Terrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Terrell.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Gai's head.
Terrell keeps Gai at a distance using the push kick.
Gai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gai moves out of range as Terrell strikes.
Terrell connects with a body shot.
Terrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Terrell throws a hook but Gai avoids it easily.
Gai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gai.
Terrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gai's sensitive parts.
Gai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gai tries to land a front kick but Terrell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Terrell closes the distance and clinches.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Terrell struggles to land a body shot inside as Gai controls his hands.
Gai tries to land knees in the clinch but Terrell avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gai tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Gai back against the cage.
Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Gai.
Terrell blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Terrell.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Terrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gai.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell tries to clinch but Gai moves out of range.
Gai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Terrell is out of range.
Gai checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gai cracks Terrell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Terrell jabs at Gai's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gai misses with a wild body shot.
Gai sets himself, and Terrell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gai avoids it this time.
Gai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Terrell cracks Gai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gai.
Gai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Terrell misses.
Terrell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Terrell lands a really nice looking cross but Gai seems unphased.
Terrell lands a lovely overhand right.
Terrell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 Gai is rocked!
Terrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Gai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right-left combo lands from Terrell.
A nice leg kick from Terrell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gai is looking to counter punch.
Terrell blocks a leg kick.
Terrell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gai avoids the body shot from Terrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gai throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
Gai lands a right hook to the body.
Terrell throws an overhand right that lands on Gai's shoulder, as Gai tries to avoid the shot.
Terrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gai seems to have got his legs back now.
Gai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Gai moved away.
Terrell misses with a head kick.
Terrell works Gai's body with a nice hook.
Terrell cracks Gai with an open hand slap.
Terrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Terrell throws a chopping leg kick but Gai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gai misses with a head kick.
Terrell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Terrell misses the target.
Gai is looking to counter punch.
Terrell throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Jab by Terrell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gai's sensitive parts.
Gai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Gai is just out of range.
Terrell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gai can pounce on him.
Terrell tries to clinch up but Gai circles away and keeps his distance.
Terrell moves forwards but Gai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Terrell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gai.
Gai sets himself, and Terrell steps forward looking for the clinch! Gai avoids it this time.
Terrell has Gai up against the cage in a clinch.
Gai throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Terrell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gai trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai misses with an elbow strike.
Gai tries to land knees in the clinch but Terrell avoids the damage to the body.
Terrell lands a nice uppercut.
Gai misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gai misses with an uppercut.
Terrell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gai.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gai.
Donk. Terrell catches Gai right on the button with a cross.
Terrell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gai ducks right into an uppercut from Terrell.
A low kick from Terrell misses
and Gai counters with a left to the body.
Gai staying out of range there.
Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gai takes one on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gai checks a leg kick.
Terrell misses with a few strikes there.
Terrell works the jab nicely.
Terrell throws a series of punches but Gai avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell is looking to score with low kicks.
Terrell slips a jab from Gai.
Terrell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Terrell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Terrell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gai lands a body punch.
Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Terrell avoids it.
Gai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gai takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Terrell controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Terrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gai backwards.
Terrell lands a body shot.
Terrell digs a right hand underneath Gai's ribcage. Gai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Terrell tries to throw a body punch but Gai avoids it by throwing Terrell back against the cage.
Terrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gai backwards.
Terrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gai backwards.
Gai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Terrell is defending well for now.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrell has a couple of punches blocked by Gai.
Gai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gai.
Gai pushes off an throws an elbow but Terrell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell throws a punch but it's blocked by Gai.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gai's elbow.
Gai blocks an uppercut.
Terrell blocks an elbow strike from Gai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Terrell.
A short right from Terrell on the inside.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrell keeps control of Gai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terrell checks a low kick from Gai.
Gai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gai swats away the attempt to clinch by Terrell.
A leg kick checked by Gai.
Good exchange - Terrell coming out on top.
Terrell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Terrell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gai eats them both and turns towards Terrell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Gai with the inside leg kick.
Terrell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gai counters with a straight right hand.
Terrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gai was well out of range. Poor timing from Terrell.
Terrell tries to clinch but Gai moves out of range.
Terrell scores with a nice head shot.
Gai tries to land a leg kick but Terrell saw it coming and moves away.
Gai moves out of range as Terrell strikes.
Terrell sends Gai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Terrell is motioning to the referee to let Gai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Terrell! Gai is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Terrell!
An out of breath Phillip Terrell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nomor Gai was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Fans About The Lost, Ill Get The Belt Back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivern Gustavsson (ranked 2118 p4p, 2863 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 291 p4p, 389 weight class). Ivern Gustavsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derrick Lewis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivern Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lewis tries for a takedown but Gustavsson circles away easily
and Gustavsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustavsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustavsson stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustavsson misses the target.
Lewis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustavsson throwing a counter right hand but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Gustavsson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lewis's half guard.
Gustavsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lewis is staying active underneath Gustavsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustavsson working Lewis over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lewis is rocked!
Gustavsson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lewis quite badly. Lewis pulls Gustavsson in close trying to recover. Gustavsson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lewis on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lewis doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivern Gustavsson!
An out of breath Ivern Gustavsson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Gold (ranked 1166 p4p, 1564 weight class) and Chester Drawers (ranked 155 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Drawers!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drawers checks it well.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gold defends it well.
Gold seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Gold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drawers feints the counter takedown.
Drawers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liquid Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drawers defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers walks into a straight right hand from Gold.
Drawers takes one on the button.
Gold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drawers moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gold throws an overhand right that lands on Drawers's shoulder, as Drawers tries to avoid the shot.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Gold misses.
Gold takes a swing at Drawers's ribcage but misses.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drawers blocks the body kick.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drawers moves away from the strike by Gold.
Drawers with the counter takedown but Gold avoids it easily.
Gold connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gold throws a looping overhand right but Drawers ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Gold scores with a nice right hand.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Drawers is out of range.
Drawers staying out of range there.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drawers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Liquid Gold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gold misses with a straight left.
Drawers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drawers slips a jab from Gold.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Drawers.
Drawers moves out of range as Gold strikes.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gold misses with a left hand
and Drawers counters with a single leg into guard. Gold didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
Drawers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drawers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drawers tries to free his leg and advance position but Gold is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers pushes down on Gold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drawers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drawers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gold is trying to get back to full guard.
Drawers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gold defend it? Drawers steps over the head and cranks it - Gold is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Drawers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chester Drawers!
An out of breath Chester Drawers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brand (ranked 2598 p4p, 1766 weight class) and Magnus Von Ver Huevan (ranked 289 p4p, 200 weight class). Von Ver Huevan has chosen Call to Arms as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Von Ver Huevan misses.
Brand avoids the body shot from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Ver Huevan moves out of range as Brand strikes.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brand. Brand circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Ver Huevan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Ver Huevan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Brand is looking to counter punch.
Von Ver Huevan throws a hook but Brand avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a body shot that sends Brand's belly button to the back.
Von Ver Huevan misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Ver Huevan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a wild body shot.
Brand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Ver Huevan throws a shot from downtown. Brand moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan.
Brand slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Brand misses its intended target.
Brand fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Ver Huevan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brand takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Ver Huevan walks into a jab.
Brand throws the left hand but Von Ver Huevan avoids the punch easily.
Brand lands a jab to the head.
Brand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ver Huevan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brand misses with a series of wild punches.
Brand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Ver Huevan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Ver Huevan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ver Huevan throws a combination that misses
and Brand counters with a straight right hand.
Brand scores with a one two! Von Ver Huevan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan slips under a jab from Brand.
Brand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan moves away.
Von Ver Huevan misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Brand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Ver Huevan clinches up with Brand and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Ver Huevan keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Ver Huevan is leaning against Brand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Von Ver Huevan pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ver Huevan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brands head.
Von Ver Huevan lands an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Ver Huevan won't allow it.
Von Ver Huevan pushes Brand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brand is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ver Huevan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ver Huevan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brand at a distance.
Von Ver Huevan gets a clinch.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan tries to land knees in the clinch but Brand avoids the damage to the body.
Von Ver Huevan lands a nice uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ver Huevan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Ver Huevan clinches up with Brand and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ver Huevan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Ver Huevan misses with an uppercut.
Brand slips under a jab.
Brand throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ver Huevan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Ver Huevan lunges at Brand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brand's hand.
Von Ver Huevan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brand manages to avoid it.
Brand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brand looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ver Huevan is just out of range.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ver Huevan instigates a clinch.
Von Ver Huevan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Ver Huevan lands an uppercut.
Von Ver Huevan works on Brand's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Ver Huevan lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Brand tries to circle away but Von Ver Huevan has him pinned against the cage.
Von Ver Huevan lands a hook that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Von Ver Huevan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Ver Huevan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brand.
Von Ver Huevan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Ver Huevan as he connects with a hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Von Ver Huevan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brand fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Von Ver Huevan.
Brand takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Ver Huevan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Ver Huevan lands with a cross.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a body shot that sends Brand's belly button to the back.
Von Ver Huevan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a jab to the head.
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brand is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Ver Huevan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brand appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Ver Huevan connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Brand out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Magnus Von Ver Huevan made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Babinski (ranked 1534 p4p, 1066 weight class) and Jesse Karhu (ranked 176 p4p, 125 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
Babinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karhu.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Babinski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karhu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Babinski there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick by Babinski misses
and Karhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Babinski slips under a jab.
As Karhu looks to move away, Babinski throws a big counter combo but Karhu just gets out of the way.
A slow jab from Babinski misses its intended target.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Babinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Babinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Babinski.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Babinski looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Babinski defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
Karhu lands a jab to Babinski's midsection.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karhu misses with a body punch
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu with a hook.
Karhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babinski.
Karhu jabs Babinski right on the nose. Babinski blinks but takes it well.
Karhu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karhu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karhu throws a lazy right hand but Babinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Karhu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Babinski doesn't seem phased though.
Karhu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Karhu lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a hook to the body
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu scores with a nice head shot.
Babinski moves out of range as Karhu strikes.
Babinski throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu cracks Babinski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babinski throws a poor cross that misses
and Karhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Babinski's head but Babinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babinski throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Babinski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Babinski misses with a looping right.
Karhu misses the body punch
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karhu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Babinski walks into a jab.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick and Karhu moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babinski moves away.
Babinski is looking to counter punch.
Babinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babinski scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu throws out a powerful jab.
Karhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Babinski slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Karhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babinski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Babinski misses with a hook
and Karhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Karhu misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babinski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karhu blocks a jab.
Babinski scores with a head kick. Karhu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu throws a shot from downtown. Babinski moves away and avoids it.
Karhu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Karhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babinski.
As Babinski backs off Karhu throws a huge counter combo but Babinski manages to avoid it all.
Karhu misses with a hook
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Jesse Karhu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Karhu slips a straight right by Babinski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babinski throws a hook but Karhu avoids it easily.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Babinski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Karhu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Karhu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karhu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Babinski back to the cage. Karhu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karhu swings widly with a right hand
and Babinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Babinski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Babinski scrambles back to his feet.
Babinski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Karhu slips a straight right by Babinski.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu connects with a right hand. Babinski shakes it off.
Babinski misses with a combination
and Karhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Babinski avoids the body shot from Karhu.
A jab from Babinski misses.
Karhu throws out a counter right but Babinski avoids it with no problem.
Babinski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Babinski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Babinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jesse Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babinski looks to throw a body kick
and Karhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Babinski takes one to the side of the head.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Babinski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babinski.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Babinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a looping left.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Babinski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Karhu.
Babinski misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski lands a left and a right that send Karhu crashing to the mat, dazed. Babinski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karhu tests Babinski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Babinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karhu sprawling to the canvas! Karhu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Babinski finish him?!
Karhu is rocked!
Karhu is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Babinski doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Karhu crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Karhu's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hatori Hanzo (ranked 1320 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Irong Kasamsun (ranked 164 p4p, 224 weight class). Kasamsun comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tain With No Love - Andre Nickatina kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatori Hanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Irong Kasamsun!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Kasamsun fails to land the takedown.
Hanzo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasamsun circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kasamsun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kasamsun closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Hanzo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kasamsun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun is working Hanzo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasamsun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanzo is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Kasamsun's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kasamsun postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasamsun looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanzo is avoiding damage well.
Kasamsun working the body and head with strikes.
Kasamsun working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo wants to control but Kasamsun postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Hanzo parries the strikes from Kasamsun easily there. Kasamsun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hanzo to escape.
Kasamsun is chipping away with strikes.
Kasamsun is chipping away with strikes.
Kasamsun in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kasamsun misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kasamsun is working Hanzo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hanzo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun grinds an elbow into Hanzo's temple.
Hanzo is rocked!
Kasamsun in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hanzo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kasamsun turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irong Kasamsun!
A relieved looking Irong Kasamsun thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Hatori Hanzo was interviewed post fight and said 'I got a white belt what'd yall expect'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Noriega (ranked 843 p4p, 763 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 115 p4p, 103 weight class). Noriega comes into the arena with MS-13 Mara Salvatrucha blaring out of the sound system. 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 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Volkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Volkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Volkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Volkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Volkov taking a break here but Noriega is having none of it and regains half guard.
Noriega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Volkov is looking for a kimura but Noriega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Volkov to get the leverage.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noriega's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to take a breather but Noriega is having none of it.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Volkov connects with a nice short shot to Noriega's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega tries to roll over but Volkov keeps him under control.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Noriega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Volkov is looking to advance position but Noriega won't allow it.
Noriega wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noriega's head.
Noriega blocking the ground and pound attempt from Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Noriega is concentrating on defense, preventing Volkov from advancing position.
Volkov thows a huge punch but Noriega dodges it nicely.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov stalling away here and it's allowed Noriega to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Volkov trying to control but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Noriega has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Volkov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Noriega gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Noriega has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Noriega wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.
Noriega seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Volkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Noriega postures up.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volkov trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Noriega's ribs.
Volkov digs a good hook to Noriega's body.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega wants to slow Volkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Volkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Noriega is trying to defend but Volkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but Noriega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Noriega circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noriega circles away.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Noriega gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
Noriega throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov stalling in the clinch.
Noriega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega scores with a punch to the head.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noriega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Noriega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Volkov.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Volkov's belly button to the back.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega misses with a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a shoot takedown. Noriega fights it but they end up in guard.
Noriega wants to get back to his feet but Volkov passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Noriega takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Noriega keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Noriega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Volkov.
Volkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Noriega has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noriega wants to control the position but Volkov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Volkov seems to be working for a kimura but Noriega defends the submission attempt.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but Noriega is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to work for an americana but Noriega has managed to regain full guard.
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov postures up in Noriega's guard and throws a big left but Noriega blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noriega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega trying to control the pace.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Noriega has control of the leg.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Volkov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivan Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Volkov working for a triangle but Noriega defends it easily.
Volkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Noriega passes into side control.
Volkov is looking to regain half guard here but Noriega keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noriega trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
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 Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Volkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Noriega counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Noriega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Noriega's head coaches at Punch out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov misses with a hook to the body
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
Volkov checks a low kick from Noriega.
Volkov slips a jab from Noriega.
Noriega cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Noriega keeps it at a distance.
Pablo Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Noriega. Those never looked like landing.
Volkov takes one to the side of the head.
Volkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Noriega throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Noriega lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Noriega on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volkov avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Volkov trying to stall but Noriega improves his position.
Noriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noriega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Noriega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noriega throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Pablo Noriega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov shoots for a takedown but Noriega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Volkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Noriega tries to kick Volkov off in order to stand up. Volkov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Noriega controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Volkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Noriega works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Volkov wants to pass to mount but Noriega is defending the position.
Noriega is trying to get back to full guard.
Volkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Noriega is not content to let Volkov control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noriega defending well though.
Volkov trying to control the action but Noriega is working from the bottom.
Noriega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noriega defending well though.
Volkov winds up and cracks Noriega with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Volkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Volkov passes to side control.
Volkov cracks Noriega with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Volkov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Noriega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noriega defending against the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Noriega showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noriega has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Noriega!
Pablo Noriega took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This Victory To All My MS-13 Homies'.
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