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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Usko Matonen (ranked 1735 p4p, 1278 weight class) and Gemellus Axius (ranked 88 p4p, 68 weight class). Axius has chosen Feed the Machine as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gemellus Axius!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen scores with a leg kick.
Matonen tries to land a front kick but Axius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Matonen.
Matonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Axius misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Matonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axius at a distance.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Axius misses.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Matonen coming out on top.
Axius cracks a nice hook into Matonen's ribs.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen slips a straight right by Axius.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Axius throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Axius jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Matonen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen tries to clinch up but Axius circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Matonen.
Axius checks a low kick from Matonen.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
Matonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Matonen working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Axius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axius misses with an uppercut.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Axius moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen digs a good body shot into Axius's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matonen lands a body shot.
Axius looks to land a left hand but Matonen moved out of range nicely.
Axius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Axius misses with a straight left.
Axius might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Axius throws a head kick but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen throws out a powerful jab.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Axius clinches with his opponent.
Axius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Matonen lands with a light punch inside.
Axius pushes Matonen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Matonen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Matonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius is working Matonen over against the cage.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius digs a right hand underneath Matonen's ribcage. Matonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matonen trying to stall but Axius improves his position.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Axius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Matonen digs a right hand underneath Axius's ribcage. Axius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Axius.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Axius swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Usko Matonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axius.
Matonen rushes Axius and presses him up against the cage.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Axius being controlled against the cage.
Matonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Axius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Axius.
Come on Matonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Axius blocks a body shot from Matonen.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Matonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matonen 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.
Axius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
Matonen tries to land a body kick
and Axius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matonen tries to clinch but Axius is having none of it.
Matonen sets himself, and Axius steps forward looking for the clinch! Matonen avoids it this time.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
A cross from Matonen lands.
Matonen moves away from the strike by Axius.
Matonen misses with a looping right.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Axius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Usko Matonen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen connects with a single shot there.
Matonen defending well as Axius loads up on a big left hand.
Axius is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Axius moves away.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen lands with a right hand.
Axius throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Axius throws a jab when Matonen was well out of range.
Axius misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Axius. Those never looked like landing.
Matonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Matonen swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Axius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matonen swings widly with a right hand
and Axius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen throws a good cross that connects.
Axius slips under a jab.
Axius tries to counter with a clinch but Matonen shakes him off and moves away.
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matonen misses with an uppercut
and Matonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Axius counters with a leg kick.
Axius avoids the body shot from Matonen.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Axius slips a straight right by Matonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
Axius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axius throws a body shot but no joy.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen rushes Axius and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matonen.
Axius struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Matonen can't find room to land a body shot as Axius controls the action.
Axius tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Axius back against the cage.
Axius gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Axius misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Axius moves out of range.
Axius misses with a left hand
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Matonen.
Axius throws a big shot that misses.
Axius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Axius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Axius tries to clinch up.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Axius throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Matonen slips a straight right by Axius.
A jab from Axius finds it's way through Matonen's defenses.
Axius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matonen moves away.
Axius throws a head kick that misses.
Matonen throws a looping overhand right but Axius ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen looks to land a combination. Axius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matonen doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Axius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Axius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Matonen lands a two punch combo.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen connects with a body shot.
A big left from Axius misses.
Good work by Axius as he checks the leg kick.
Matonen misses with a leg kick.
Matonen moves in looking to clinch but Axius pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matonen throws a hook but Axius blocks it.
Axius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matonen doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Axius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Matonen scores with a nice right hand.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Axius.
Axius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axius scrambles back to his feet.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
Axius tries to clinch but Matonen moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Axius misses the target.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axius.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Axius walks into a left hand.
Axius misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Axius.
Axius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Matonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Matonen misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axius misses with a looping right.
Axius walks into a jab.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Axius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matonen scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Axius finds it's target.
Axius misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Axius scores with a nice head shot.
Matonen catches Axius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Axius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Axius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen cracks Axius with a nice body shot.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Axius controls his hands.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius blocking some punches.
Matonen is trying to break free.
Gemellus Axius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axius.
Axius misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
Matonen takes a shot to the head.
Axius keeps control of Matonen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axius can't find room to land a body shot as Matonen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axius.
Axius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Axius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matonen momentarily.
Axius lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Axius throws a push kick but Matonen slaps the foot to one side.
Matonen slips under a jab from Axius.
Matonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Axius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Axius scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Axius's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
A leg kick checked by Matonen.
Axius misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matonen.
Matonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axius throws a leg kick that misses.
Matonen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matonen lands an uppercut.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matonen.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Axius.
Axius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Axius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axius tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Matonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Matonen has a couple of punches blocked by Axius.
Axius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matonen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axius backwards.
Axius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Axius.
Axius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axius misses with the head strike.
Axius throws a head punch that misses.
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 Usko Matonen.
Well Matonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Usko Matonen!
A victorious Usko Matonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Bartoli (ranked 618 p4p, 503 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 77 p4p, 62 weight class). Bartoli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Modulate - Bass Alert. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valerio Bartoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartoli connects with a leg kick.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Bartoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bartoli on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Bartoli.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartoli.
Bartoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bartoli looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Bartoli avoids the body shot from Egyptian.
Bartoli misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Egyptian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian looks to throw the jab but Bartoli is out of range.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bartoli checks the leg kick.
Egyptian dodges the punch combination from Bartoli.
Bartoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Valerio Bartoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartoli moves out of range of the leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Bartoli pushes him off.
Bartoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Egyptian is able to avoid easily.
Bartoli throws a chopping leg kick but Egyptian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Egyptian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Egyptian lands with a cross.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartoli misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bartoli.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Egyptian misses with a wild combination.
Egyptian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick lands for Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
and Bartoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Egyptian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bartoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Bartoli.
Bartoli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Egyptian in his tracks.
Bartoli walks into a straight right hand from Egyptian.
Good shot there by Egyptian.
A right-left combo lands from Bartoli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartoli cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Egyptian tries to move into range but Bartoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bartoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian connects with a right hand. Bartoli shakes it off.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bartoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartoli.
Egyptian throws a right hand that Bartoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartoli also avoids with ease.
Bartoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards.
We've been informed that Egyptian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Bartoli ducked under it nicely.
Bartoli misses with a series of wild punches.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bartoli.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Egyptian lands with a straight right. Bartoli didn't see that one coming.
Egyptian sizes up Bartoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Egyptian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bartoli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Bartoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartoli slips a jab from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands with a straight right. Bartoli didn't see that one coming.
Egyptian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bartoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bartoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartoli.
Bartoli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bartoli misses the jab.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bartoli.
Bartoli feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Bartoli tries to land a leg kick but Egyptian saw it coming and moves away.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Bartoli.
Egyptian lunges at Bartoli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bartoli's hand.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Egyptian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bartoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartoli defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartoli loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Egyptian backs away, Bartoli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bartoli throws a big shot that misses.
Bartoli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but Egyptian checks it.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bartoli misses the target.
Egyptian throws a right hand that Bartoli ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartoli also avoids with ease.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Bartoli throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
It looked like Bartoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Egyptian defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Bartoli.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartoli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to move into range but Bartoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Bartoli cracks Egyptian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Bartoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valerio Bartoli will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bartoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bartoli moves forwards but Egyptian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Egyptian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bartoli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That kick from Egyptian tenderised Bartoli's leg. Bartoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Bartoli misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bartoli.
Bartoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bartoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bartoli blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Bartoli throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian looks to score with a jab to the body but Bartoli is just out of range.
Egyptian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartoli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Egyptian! But no joy.
Egyptian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
Bartoli throwing a counter right hand but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Bartoli.
Egyptian lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli tries to work over Egyptian's front leg with a kick but Egyptian checks it.
Bartoli throws a low kick, looking for Egyptian's leg but Egyptian calmly moves out of range.
Bartoli moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Bartoli throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Egyptian checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Bartoli throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Egyptian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bartoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bartoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but Egyptian moved away.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartoli.
Nice shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartoli.
Egyptian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bartoli can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartoli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartoli walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian lands with a hook. Bartoli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bartoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valerio Bartoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian lands a really nice looking cross but Bartoli seems unphased.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Bartoli takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Bartoli.
Egyptian cracks Bartoli with a good jab.
Bartoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Bartoli checks it.
Bartoli 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.
Bartoli throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Egyptian has time to react.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Bartoli moves out of range easily.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Egyptian.
Egyptian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bartoli swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bartoli.
Egyptian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Egyptian.
Bartoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
Bartoli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Egyptian back to the cage. Bartoli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian slows down the pace here.
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bartoli takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartoli misses with a body shot.
Egyptian lands an overhand right.
Egyptian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Egyptian as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Bartoli.
Bartoli throws a low kick, looking for Egyptian's leg but Egyptian calmly moves out of range.
Egyptian misses the jab.
Bartoli fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Egyptian misses.
Bartoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bartoli is looking to score with low kicks.
Egyptian misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Bartoli tenderised Egyptian's leg. Egyptian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bartoli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Egyptian checks it well.
Bartoli lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osiris Egyptian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Egyptian tries to clinch up.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartoli.
Egyptian throws a looping overhand right but Bartoli ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian takes one to the side of the head.
Egyptian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bartoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards.
Egyptian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Egyptian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bartoli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Bartoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bartoli throws a hook to the side of Egyptian's head but Egyptian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartoli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Egyptian doesn't seem bothered though.
Bartoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with a left hand
and Bartoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Bartoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoli blocks the body kick.
Egyptian throws a hook but Bartoli blocks it.
Bartoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
Bartoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Bartoli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Bartoli throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian throws out a counter right but Bartoli avoids it with no problem.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but Egyptian moved away.
Bartoli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bartoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Egyptian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartoli throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
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!
Some wild striking there from Bartoli.
Bartoli misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Egyptian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bartoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Egyptian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bartoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bartoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bartoli throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Bartoli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bartoli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Egyptian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartoli thows a leg kick but Egyptian checks it
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Bartoli.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Bartoli blocks the leg kick.
Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Bartoli does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Bartoli is out of range.
Egyptian swinging wildly here.
Bartoli needs to keep his hands up - Egyptian had a free shot at his head there.
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Bartoli's shoulder, as Bartoli tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Bartoli saw that one coming.
Egyptian misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Bartoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Bartoli moves out of range.
Bartoli looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian throws a hook to the side of Bartoli's head but Bartoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bartoli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Bartoli blocks the leg kick.
Bartoli throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Bartoli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartoli looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Bartoli misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian cracks Bartoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Egyptian throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartoli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Bartoli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Egyptian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartoli staying out of range there.
Egyptian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bartoli manages to avoid it.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Bartoli moved out of range.
Bartoli connects with a looping right hand.
Bartoli cracks Egyptian with a right hand to the side of the head.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartoli throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartoli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Egyptian scores with a sloppy right hand. Bartoli should have avoided that one.
Egyptian defending well as Bartoli loads up on a big left hand.
Bartoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Egyptian throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Osiris Egyptian.
Well Egyptian 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Egyptian!
Osiris Egyptian spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kubota (ranked 377 p4p, 519 weight class) and Sergey Objedkov (ranked 26 p4p, 34 weight class). Kubota comes to the cage accompanied by Devilman No Uta (1972). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeru Kubota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Objedkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Objedkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kubota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Objedkov.
Kubota scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Kubota scores with a punch to the head.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Objedkov throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kubota explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kubota has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Unbreakable in the buildup to the fight.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Kubota throws a poor cross that misses
letting Objedkov counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota throws a lazy uppercut
and Objedkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Objedkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
A big right from Objedkov misses.
Objedkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Objedkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kubota wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Objedkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Objedkov misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Objedkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kubota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Objedkov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Objedkov.
Objedkov slips a jab from Kubota.
Objedkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota lands a slapping body shot.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Objedkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Objedkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Objedkov gets a clinch.
Kubota has a couple of punches blocked by Objedkov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota can't find room to land a body shot as Objedkov controls the action.
Objedkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Objedkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kubota gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeru Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Kubota is leaning against Objedkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kubota tries to work over Objedkov's front leg with a kick but Objedkov checks it.
Kubota will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Objedkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Kubota is predictable there
and Objedkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Objedkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
Kubota wants to stand but Objedkov is controlling the position.
Objedkov is pushing down on Kubota's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kubota is fighting to maintain full guard but Objedkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Objedkov slips a nice elbow through Kubota's hands, connecting with Kubota's forehead.
Objedkov trying to control from half guard but Kubota is working away.
Kubota is trying to stand back up but Objedkov is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is working for a kimura but Kubota is defending it quite comfortably.
Kubota manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Objedkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kubota's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kubota defending well as Objedkov loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Objedkov looks for a takedown but Kubota sprawls well.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
Kubota 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.
No luck for Objedkov with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Objedkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Objedkov on 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!
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Objedkov off balance momentarily.
Kubota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Objedkov is able to avoid easily.
Objedkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Objedkov.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Objedkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kubota is trying to stand up here but Objedkov is controlling him well.
Kubota pushes Objedkov off and gets back to his feet.
Objedkov moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Objedkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Kubota throws out a leg kick but Objedkov moves out of range and Kubota only half commits.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Objedkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Objedkov takes a swing at Kubota's ribcage but misses.
Objedkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kubota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Objedkov is able to avoid easily.
Objedkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Objedkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Objedkov backwards.
Objedkov has clasped his hands together around Kubota's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Objedkov working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sergey Objedkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Objedkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kubota is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Objedkov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kubota trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Objedkov looks up at the clock and then as Kubota takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Objedkov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kubota throws Objedkov to one side and escapes!
Kubota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Objedkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Objedkov defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Objedkov throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
Kubota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Objedkov is out of range.
Objedkov with the counter takedown but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kubota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kubota keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Objedkov with that takedown attempt.
Objedkov walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Objedkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kubota defending well as Objedkov loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Objedkov darts in and clinches Kubota up against the cage.
Kubota lands an uppercut.
Kubota working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kubota.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Objedkov backwards.
Objedkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubota is trying to break the clinch but Objedkov is controlling him.
Kubota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota tries to throw a body punch but Objedkov avoids it by throwing Kubota back against the cage.
Kubota prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeru Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Objedkov tries to work over Kubota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Objedkov blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Objedkov presses Kubota against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kubota cracks a nice hook into Objedkov's ribs.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Objedkov ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Objedkov 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Objedkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Objedkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick
and Objedkov counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Objedkov.
Objedkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota thows a body kick. Objedkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Objedkov can do to turn this around?
Kubota lands with a kick to the temple. Objedkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kubota as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kubota lands a front kick.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Objedkov. That did some damage!
Objedkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Objedkov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kubota cracks Objedkov with an open hand slap.
Kubota thuds his right hand into Objedkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Objedkov walks into a jab.
Objedkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Objedkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Objedkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Objedkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
Kubota tries to land a front kick but Objedkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Objedkov.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that second round.
That's time! Kubota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Objedkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Objedkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kubota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Objedkov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kubota scrambles back to his feet.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota takes a swing at Objedkov's ribcage but misses.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Objedkov saw that one coming.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubota. That's going to slow Objedkov down.
Objedkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota looks to land a body kick but Objedkov moved away.
Objedkov avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Kubota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Objedkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Objedkov off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Objedkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kubota as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Objedkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Objedkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Objedkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Objedkov looks to land a right hand but Kubota moved out of range.
Objedkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a low kick as Objedkov jumps back.
Objedkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kubota.
Objedkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Objedkov moves in looking to clinch but Kubota pushes him off.
Kubota throws a solid leg kick but Objedkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kubota.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Objedkov.
Kubota connects with the punch.
Objedkov misses with a body shot.
Objedkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kubota sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov blocks the body kick.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota is refusing to be controlled, as Objedkov sits in half guard.
Kubota is trying to stand.
Kubota manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Objedkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Objedkov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kubota after a bit of a struggle.
Takeru Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Objedkov.
Objedkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kubota is trying to keep an underhook but Objedkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Objedkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kubota has one foot on Objedkov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Objedkov 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.
Kubota misses with an uppercut
and Objedkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Objedkov is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Objedkov.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a leg kick.
Kubota connects with the punch.
Kubota lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Kubota throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kubota thumps Objedkov with a low kick.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
And Objedkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Kubota pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Objedkov looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Sergey Objedkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Objedkov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kubota.
Kubota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Objedkov 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.
Objedkov misses with the combination.
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Objedkov moves out of range as Kubota throws a body kick.
Objedkov gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kubota prevents it.
Kubota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Objedkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Objedkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Kubota scores with a jab to the body.
Objedkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kubota defends well and Objedkov ends up having to push Kubota into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Objedkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kubota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Objedkov scrambles back to his feet.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Objedkov.
Objedkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick lands for Kubota.
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
Kubota throws a front kick aimed at Objedkov's knee but Objedkov avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kubota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 235 p4p, 366 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 14 p4p, 23 weight class). Traveller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traveller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lê doesn't manage to clinch there - Traveller circles away.
Traveller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traveller misses with an uppercut. Lê saw that one coming.
Traveller closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Traveller ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Traveller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Traveller moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Traveller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lê moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lê explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
Lê fires out a quick counter leg kick but Traveller just manages to avoid it.
Lê takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Traveller there.
Traveller moves away from the strike by Lê.
Traveller connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Traveller is trying to break free.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Traveller.
Traveller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lê.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Lê blocking some punches.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Traveller controls the action.
Lê lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller breaks from the clinch.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Traveller connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Traveller throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
It looked like Lê was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Traveller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Traveller needs to keep his hands up - Lê had a free shot at his head there.
Lê pushes Traveller away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lê was well out of range. Poor timing from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a straight left.
Lê is looking to counter punch.
Traveller scores with a body shot.
Traveller moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Traveller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Traveller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traveller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Traveller blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê has Traveller up against the cage in a clinch.
Lê tries to work over Traveller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Lê.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Traveller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traveller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A low kick from Traveller is predictable there
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lê looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Traveller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traveller tries to bum rush Lê with a series of wild strikes but Lê uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Traveller as he connects with a hook.
Traveller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Traveller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Traveller misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Lê.
Traveller moves out of range as Lê strikes.
A slow jab from Traveller misses its intended target.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
Traveller slips a straight right by Lê.
Traveller wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Traveller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lê moves away.
Lê connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Traveller looks for the body kick but Lê saw that one coming.
Traveller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traveller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lê tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Traveller off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traveller lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lê. Beautiful body shot.
Traveller misses with a leg kick.
Traveller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Traveller.
Lê thinks about countering with a body kick.
Traveller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Traveller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lê throws a body punch but Traveller moves out of range.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traveller digs a good body shot into Lê's ribs.
Lê tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Traveller with a nice calf kick.
Lê tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traveller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lê scores with a jab. Traveller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê 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.
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Traveller.
Traveller misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Traveller misses the body punch
and Lê counters with a nice uppercut.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traveller feints and then cracks Lê's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lê down.
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Traveller throws a head kick but Lê moves out of range.
Lê tries to clinch but Traveller moves out of range.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Traveller looks to land a left hand but Lê moved out of range nicely.
Traveller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lê cracks a nice hook into Traveller's ribs.
Traveller cracks Lê with a good jab.
Lê moves out of range as Traveller strikes.
Lê walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê throws a looping overhand right but Traveller ducks down to avoid it.
Traveller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traveller.
Traveller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Traveller.
Astro Traveller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traveller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Traveller tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
A head kick misses from Traveller.
Traveller throws out a loose jab but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lê misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lê lands a nice leg kick that just misses Traveller's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Traveller.
Lê jabs at Traveller's body.
Traveller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lê throwing a counter right hand but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Traveller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lê lands a jab to the head.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Lê checks a leg kick nicely.
Traveller delivers a nice body kick.
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lê.
Lê takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traveller looks to land a combination but Lê avoids it well.
Lê throws an overhand right that lands on Traveller's shoulder, as Traveller tries to avoid the shot.
Lê misses with a looping left.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lê moves into range and connects with a jab.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Lê.
Lê uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traveller.
Traveller motions for Lê to come forward. Traveller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lê takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lê makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lê blocks a jab.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Traveller.
Lê throws a jab when Traveller was well out of range.
And Traveller responds with a good body kick, but Lê manages to step out the way in time.
Traveller throws a body punch but Lê moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Traveller.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses.
Lê throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lê tests Traveller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lê thumps Traveller with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller misses with a left hand
and Lê counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lê looks to land a body kick but Traveller moved away.
That kick from Lê tenderised Traveller's leg. Traveller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Traveller throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê lets loose with a powerful body kick. Traveller will feel that in the morning.
Traveller throws a leg kick but Lê sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Traveller, as that shot connected.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lê. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê slips under a jab from Traveller.
Traveller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but Traveller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Traveller lands a shoulder strike.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê tries a body shot but Traveller blocks it.
Traveller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Traveller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lê tries to clinch there but Traveller circles away.
It seemed like Traveller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lê throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Traveller.
Traveller staying out of range there.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Traveller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lê connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traveller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê moves forwards but Traveller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Traveller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Traveller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê motions for Traveller to come forward. Lê throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Astro Traveller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Traveller. Beautiful body shot.
Traveller misses with a low kick.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Traveller thumps Lê with a low kick.
Traveller moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Traveller connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Traveller saw that one coming.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
A swing and a miss from Traveller.
Traveller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê just misses with a punch to the body.
Lê's corner calls for a 1-2. Lê obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Traveller connects with a right hand. Lê shakes it off.
Lê avoids a kick to the body.
Traveller throws a right and a left that Lê avoids nicely.
Traveller lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller lands with a shot to the body.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Traveller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traveller fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lê has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Traveller throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Traveller with a nice cross.
Lê feints and then cracks Traveller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Traveller down.
Traveller misses with an uppercut
enabling Lê to counter with a crisp jab.
Traveller scores with a sloppy right hand. Lê should have avoided that one.
Traveller throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Traveller defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê avoids a punch combination nicely.
Traveller tries a low kick but Lê avoids it.
Traveller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Traveller lands a jab.
Nice shot by Lê.
Lê misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Traveller. That one must have hurt.
Lê closes the distance and clinches.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Traveller controls his hands.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê gets through Traveller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Traveller fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Lê gets through Traveller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traveller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Traveller controls his hands.
Traveller blocks an uppercut.
Traveller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lê blocks a body shot from Traveller.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Traveller controls the action.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Lê works Traveller's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lê misses with a leg kick.
Traveller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Traveller is looking to chop away at Lê's legs.
Traveller throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê misses with an uppercut
and Traveller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Traveller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Traveller misses with a straight right.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lê misses with a looping right.
Traveller wants to counter the offense by Lê and move into the clinch position.
Traveller lands a jab to the nose.
Traveller misses with a wild body shot.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lê. Traveller shrugs it off though.
Lê misses with a lunging right hand
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lê stuns Traveller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Traveller swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lê fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Traveller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lê takes one to the chin there.
Lê checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Traveller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick lands there from Traveller.
Lê looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lê tries to land a front kick but Traveller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Traveller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lê takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Lê.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Traveller. Traveller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê cracks Traveller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lê is looking to score with low kicks.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Traveller finds it's way round the side to connect with Lê's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê cracks Traveller with a right hand to the side of the head.
 Traveller is rocked!
Lê looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Lê throws a push kick but Traveller slaps the foot to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lê.
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 Quân Lê.
I think Traveller 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sarfraz Ali (ranked 306 p4p, 196 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 34 p4p, 22 weight class). Jaroslav has chosen The Sound of Running Feet as his entrance music. Felix Jaroslav acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sarfraz Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaroslav doesn't seem bothered though.
Jaroslav gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jaroslav lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali misses with an uppercut
enabling Jaroslav to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaroslav moves away.
Jaroslav throws out a counter right but Ali avoids it with no problem.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Jaroslav's head but Jaroslav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Jaroslav has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ali misses the shot to the body.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaroslav.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ali lands a slapping body shot.
Ali 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaroslav throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Jaroslav misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
A combination from Jaroslav does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Jaroslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali lands a jab.
Ali jabs at Jaroslav's body.
Jaroslav cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaroslav.
Jaroslav checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Jaroslav's ribs.
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!
Jaroslav gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaroslav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaroslav counters with a right hand to the body.
Jaroslav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Ali defending well as Jaroslav loads up on a big left hand.
Ali chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Jaroslav lands a head shot.
Jaroslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
A clash of legs there as Jaroslav blocks the low kick.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Jaroslav keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Ali scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav misses with a wild body shot.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaroslav is just out of range.
Jaroslav drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaroslav throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jaroslav checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali throws a low kick but Jaroslav avoids it.
Ali tries a low kick but Jaroslav avoids it.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali looks to land a left hand but Jaroslav moved out of range nicely.
Ali jabs Jaroslav right on the nose. Jaroslav blinks but takes it well.
Ali connects with a looping right hand.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Ali swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jaroslav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Ali.
Despite the aggression on Jaroslav's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaroslav.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Jaroslav is out of range.
Ali throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ali lands with a nice body kick.
Ali misses with a hook to the body
and Jaroslav counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali throws a leg kick that misses.
Jaroslav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ali at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Jaroslav lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Ali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaroslav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jaroslav misses with a looping left.
Ali misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaroslav! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ali connects with a right hand. Jaroslav shakes it off.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaroslav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Jaroslav has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jaroslav there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ali cracks Jaroslav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali throws a good cross that connects.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and Jaroslav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav scores with a hook to the body. Ali takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaroslav can do to turn this around?
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Donk. Jaroslav catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jaroslav might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ali has got the better of the exchanges.
Ali jabs Jaroslav right on the nose. Jaroslav blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Jaroslav blocks the body kick.
Ali takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jaroslav. That did some damage!
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Jaroslav slips the punch.
Ali blocks a head kick by Jaroslav.
Ali scores with a leg kick.
Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaroslav throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ali on the side of the head.
 Ali is rocked!
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Jaroslav's head back.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaroslav.
An attempted straight right counter from Ali misses the target.
Ali seems to have got his legs back now.
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaroslav's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav checks a leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a fast counter high kick but Ali manages to duck under it in time.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jaroslav misses its intended target.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Jaroslav throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Ali finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Ali stuns Jaroslav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ali misses with a hook. Jaroslav ducked under it nicely.
Jaroslav shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaroslav throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ali connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaroslav. Jaroslav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaroslav.
Jaroslav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Ali misses.
Jaroslav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jaroslav misses.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali feints and then cracks Jaroslav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaroslav down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jaroslav 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.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jaroslav looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Ali tenderised Jaroslav's leg. Jaroslav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav misses the shot to the body.
Jaroslav lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jaroslav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali digs a good body shot into Jaroslav's ribs.
Ali swings for the body but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaroslav counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali misses with a shot to the body
and Jaroslav counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaroslav throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Jaroslav slips a jab from Ali.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jaroslav has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaroslav and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali cracks Jaroslav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali catches Jaroslav with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaroslav pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Jaroslav avoids the body shot from Ali.
A nice side step and Jaroslav releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali throws a front kick aimed at Jaroslav's knee but Jaroslav avoids it well.
Ali jabs at Jaroslav's body.
Jaroslav connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jaroslav feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ali sprawling to the canvas! Ali rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jaroslav finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ali 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.
Jaroslav moves forwards but Ali connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaroslav throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ali is looking to slow Jaroslav down with leg kicks.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaroslav.
Ali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ali lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali slips under a jab from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a hook.
Ali throws a body punch but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Jaroslav connects with a body shot that sends Ali's belly button to the back.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Jaroslav is out of range.
Ali takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Jaroslav throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaroslav manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Jaroslav.
Ali thumps Jaroslav with a low kick.
A combination from Jaroslav does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali connects with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Ali throws out a loose jab but Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jaroslav.
Ali fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaroslav has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jaroslav counters with a left to the body.
Jaroslav has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Jaroslav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Ali tenderised Jaroslav's leg. Jaroslav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ali fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaroslav on the side of the head.
Jaroslav looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Jaroslav misses with a two punch combination.
Ali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ali bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
Jaroslav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaroslav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ali wants to slow Jaroslav down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaroslav looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Jaroslav avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Jaroslav.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Jaroslav sends Ali crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jaroslav is motioning to the referee to let Ali up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jaroslav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaroslav.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaroslav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali feints and then cracks Jaroslav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaroslav down.
Ali tries a low kick but Jaroslav avoids it.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaroslav wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Jaroslav thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes a swing at Jaroslav's ribcage but misses.
Ali throws a jab when Jaroslav was well out of range.
Jaroslav jabs Ali to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaroslav lands an overhand right.
Ali blocks a jab.
Ali cracks a nice hook into Jaroslav's ribs.
Jaroslav takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaroslav swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jaroslav throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaroslav on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Jaroslav misses.
Ali with a hook.
Felix Jaroslav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Ali.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Jaroslav.
Well Ali has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sarfraz Ali!
During a confident post fight interview, Sarfraz Ali thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radio Active (ranked 303 p4p, 197 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 38 p4p, 25 weight class). Active kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radio Active!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Active.
Urani misses with a body shot.
Active half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Active throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Urani throws a jab when Active was well out of range.
Active lands with a shot to the body.
Radio Active seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani throws the left hand but Active avoids the punch easily.
Active feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Uranis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Urani throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Active misses the target.
Active scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urani paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Active scores with a nice right hand.
Active uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping body kick lands there for Urani.
Urani misses with a looping left.
Active swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urani has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Urani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Active fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Active scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Urani throws a shot from downtown. Active moves away and avoids it.
Active misses with a shot to the body
and Urani counters with a nice low kick that buckles Active's knee momentarily.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Active keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Urani moves into range and connects with a jab.
 It looks like Radio Active has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Urani enables Active to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Urani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Urani keeping moving, preventing Active from controlling successfully.
Active scoring with some ground and pound.
Urani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Urani is trying to keep Active in close.
Active keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Urani's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Active is working Urani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani pushes a forearm under Active's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Active is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ephram Urani!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bed Intruder (ranked 219 p4p, 145 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 31 p4p, 21 weight class). Intruder comes into the arena with Bed Intruder blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 32 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Intruder. Intruder obviously looking to wear him down.
Intruder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Intruder moves out of range of the body kick.
Intruder lands a jab.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the body.
Intruder dives in and grabs Ozolinsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ozolinsh pushes down on Intruder's head and hops out.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Intruder tried to score with a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Intruder throws the kick towards the body but Ozolinsh avoids it.
Intruder misses with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Intruder misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a left to the body.
Intruder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ozolinsh looks to land a body kick but Intruder moved away.
Intruder changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ozolinsh rushes Intruder and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh is leaning against Intruder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh - that landed with a thud.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ozolinsh.
A right handed body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh lands with a light punch inside.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Intruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intruder or not.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intruder or not.
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!
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh presses Intruder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Intruder is breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ozolinsh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
I was talking to Intruder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Intruder is working for takedown but Ozolinsh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh lands a shoulder strike.
Intruder pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ozolinsh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Intruder.
Intruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Intruder seems unphased.
Ozolinsh moves in looking to clinch but Intruder pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Intruder lands a jab-cross combination.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Intruder delivers a nice body kick.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Intruder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Intruder stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh pushes Intruder up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Intruder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ozolinsh.
Intruder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozolinsh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Intruder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Intruder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Intruder scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozolinsh is trying to control Intruder's posture but Intruder avoids it.
Intruder is putting a hurting on Ozolinsh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ozolinsh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Intruder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Intruder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh tries to roll over but Intruder keeps him under control.
Ozolinsh is trying to maintain the position but Intruder is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozolinsh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ozolinsh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Intruder's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Intruder's back!
Intruder tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Intruder is keeping busy.
Intruder tries to break free.
Intruder is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder breaks Ozolinsh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ozolinsh looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozolinsh, not yet.
Intruder postures up in Ozolinsh's guard and throws a big left but Ozolinsh blocks it.
Intruder is fighting to break Ozolinsh's control of his arms but Ozolinsh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.
Ozolinsh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Intruder manages to get himself to full guard.
Intruder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Intruder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ozolinsh controlling Intruder's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ozolinsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozolinsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ozolinsh can't keep his opponent in guard - Intruder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Intruder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh lands with a straight right. Intruder didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ozolinsh scores with a hook to the body. Intruder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Intruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a jab but it's blocked by Intruder.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Intruder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
Intruder drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ozolinsh sprawls and moves away.
Intruder with a nice cross.
Intruder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Intruder scores with a jab. Ozolinsh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the body
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Intruder motions for Ozolinsh to come forward. Intruder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Intruder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozolinsh.
Intruder throws a body kick that misses
and Intruder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Intruder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teodors Ozolinsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Ozolinsh. No joy for Intruder on that attempt.
A jab from Ozolinsh does it's job there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Intruder lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozolinsh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozolinsh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Intruder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozolinsh checks it well.
Intruder shoots in but Ozolinsh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozolinsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh darts in and clinches Intruder up against the cage.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder gets through Ozolinsh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Intruder lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ozolinsh checks a low kick from Intruder.
Intruder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Intruder throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh jabs at Intruder's body.
Intruder feints and as Ozolinsh raises his hands in defense, Intruder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Intruder throws a strike but Ozolinsh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Intruder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozolinsh postures up.
Intruder is really struggling to control Ozolinsh but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ozolinsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh stopping the sweep attempt from Intruder.
Intruder trying to control the position.
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.
Intruder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozolinsh is one step ahead there.
Bed Intruder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh pushing down on Intruder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozolinsh is taking a breather. Intruder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodors Ozolinsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ozolinsh 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 101 p4p, 90 weight class) and Michael Bennet (ranked 21 p4p, 18 weight class). Marceau comes to the cage accompanied by Feist - Tout Doucement. Michael Bennet acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marceau jabs Bennet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marceau moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Marceau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Bennet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bennet connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marceau momentarily.
Marceau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau cracks Bennet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marceau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marceau, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marceau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marceau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Marceau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marceau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennet. That one must have hurt.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws a poor cross that misses
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennet misses with a hook
and Marceau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marceau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marceau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.
Marceau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet defending well as Marceau loads up on a big left hand.
Marceau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennet misses with a hook.
A jab from Marceau misses.
Marceau blocks a jab.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Marceau misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Marceau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Bennet.
Bennet avoids the head kick by Marceau.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marceau swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
Bennet lands a jab to Marceau's midsection.
Marceau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet cracks Marceau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Marceau's ribs.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marceau.
Bennet slips under a jab from Marceau.
Bennet counters with a body kick.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marceau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marceau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennet at a distance.
Marceau connects with a crisp jab.
Bennet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marceau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Marceau counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Marceau avoids it with no problem.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
Bennet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Marceau counter with a right hand.
Marceau blocks the body kick.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Marceau is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bennet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marceau blocks a low kick nicely.
Marceau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marceau.
Marceau quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marceau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marceau takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
It appears Marceau was looking to counter with a kick there.
A nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marceau at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet delivers a nice body kick.
Bennet 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.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bennet throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab by Marceau.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marceau throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Marceau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Marceau 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.
Marceau looks to throw a body kick
and Bennet counters with a stiff right hand.
Marceau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marceau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marceau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau cracks a nice hook into Bennet's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Marceau.
Marceau staying out of range there.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marceau's corner calls for a 1-2. Marceau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marceau throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marceau staying out of range there.
Bennet throws a body punch but Marceau moves out of range.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Marceau to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Michael Bennet's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bennet tries to land a body kick
and Marceau counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marceau throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Marceau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marceau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Marceau slips the punch.
Bennet throws a front kick that sends Marceau stumbling back into the cage.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marceau misses with a wild combination.
Bennet thinks about the counter body kick.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Marceau swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Marceau shakes it off.
Bennet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Marceau's body.
Marceau will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau avoids a kick to the body.
Marceau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Marceau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet drives through and clinches with Marceau against the cage.
Marceau presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Marceau stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marceau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet is trying to counter with his kicks.
Marceau misses with an uppercut.
Marceau slips under a jab.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a right hand to the body.
Marceau misses with a straight right.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marceau's hands.
Marceau looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennet lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marceau counters with a stiff right hand.
Michael Bennet's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bennet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
It appears Marceau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marceau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet jabs Marceau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marceau looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennet is just out of range.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marceau manages to avoid it.
Bennet throws a right hand that misses
and Marceau counters with a crisp one two that drops Bennet! Marceau thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bennet to his feet! Bennet is in big trouble!
Bennet connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet'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. This is the final round!
Marceau cracks Bennet with a hook to the temple - Bennet is on wobbly legs here! Marceau swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bennet falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Marceau wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean-Claude Marceau!
An out of breath Jean-Claude Marceau 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 146 p4p, 100 weight class) and Demon Monkey (ranked 15 p4p, 10 weight class). Monkey has chosen Bransjehora as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Settakian Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fett counters with a stiff right hand.
Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Fett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a good low kick that Fett was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett tries to land a front kick but Monkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Monkey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fett throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fett tries to land a body kick
and Monkey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fett really felt that one!
Fett misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett misses with a hook
and Monkey counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fett on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Fett checks it
and Fett counters with a nice uppercut.
Fett moves away from the strike by Monkey.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fett takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Fett there.
Monkey scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey moves out of range as Fett strikes.
Monkey throws a big counter head kick but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Monkey lands a nice looking body shot.
Fett misses with a looping right.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Fett.
That kick from Fett tenderised Monkey's leg. Monkey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Fett misses with a jab to the body
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Fett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fett throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Fett throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Monkey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fett is out of range.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fett throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Fett.
Fett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fett might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fett misses with a hook to the body
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fett has time to react.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Monkey.
Monkey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fett.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
A shot to the body from Fett misses
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fett has time to react.
Fett is rocked!
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Fett lands with an uppercut that bounces Monkey off the cage and back into range.
That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey blocks a leg kick.
Monkey feints a counter leg kick.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Monkey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Fett throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Fett's leg. Fett is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monkey.
Fett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monkey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fett thinking.
Fett misses with a series of wild punches.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fett throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a body punch but Monkey moves out of range.
A big right from Fett misses.
Monkey drops Fett with a beautiful combination! Fett stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Monkey is looking for the KO!
Oh Fett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Settakian Fett has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fett.
Fett seems to have got his legs back now.
Fett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fett throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey 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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fett tries to work over Monkey's front leg with a kick but Monkey checks it.
Monkey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Fett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Monkey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Fett catches Monkey right on the button with a cross.
Monkey checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Monkey.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fett.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monkey drops Fett with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fett looks back up at him and smiles so Monkey waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey drops Fett with a naaaaasty hook - Fett is in real trouble here! Monkey dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demon Monkey!
During a confident post fight interview, Demon Monkey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 61 p4p, 44 weight class) and Scotty Bapp (ranked 12 p4p, 8 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scotty Bapp!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bapp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bapp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Scotty Bapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bapp.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
Bapp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bapp scores with a jab to the head.
Bapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bapp throws out the jab.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bapp.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Bapp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Bapp.
Bapp lands with an overhand left.
Bapp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones throws a right hand that Bapp ducks under and follows up with a left that Bapp also avoids with ease.
Bapp with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Bapp.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Bapp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones takes one on the button.
Bapp misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Bapp scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapp moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bapp's sensitive parts.
Bapp throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bapp avoids it.
Bapp thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Nice uppercut there from Bapp.
A lazy left from Bapp finds it's target.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Bapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Bapp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bapp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bapp connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Bapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bapp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapp cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bapp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bapp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Bapp coming out on top.
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bapp jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bapp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bapp misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Bapp has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bapp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Bapp.
Bapp misses with a body shot.
Bapp punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Bapp - just one landing.
Bapp lands a body shot.
Bapp throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Bapp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bapp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bapp lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bapp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a lazy body kick
and Bapp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Bapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Bapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bapp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bapp lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bapp thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Bapp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Bapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones avoids the body shot from Bapp.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Bapp finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a push kick but Bapp slaps the foot to one side.
Scotty Bapp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bapp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Bapp.
Bapp misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Bapp seems unphased.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Bapp scores with a body shot.
Bapp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
A cross from Bapp lands.
Donk. Bapp catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Bapp connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Bapp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Bapp.
Bapp looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Bapp lands with a right hand.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bapp throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bapp.
Bapp misses the body punch
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Bapp misses its intended target.
Bapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Bapp manages to avoid it.
Bapp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Bapp throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Bapp defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a jab from Bapp.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Bapp.
Bapp looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Bapp looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Bapp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Bapp scores with a body shot.
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bapp fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Bapp avoids it.
Bapp misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Bapp - just one landing.
Bapp throws a good cross that connects.
Bapp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bapp connects with a crisp jab.
Jones lands a high kick!
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bapp tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Bapp throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Bapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones cracks Bapp with a good jab.
Bapp swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Bapp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Bapp misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bapp just misses with a punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bapp lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bapp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bapp.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bapp throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bapp connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bapp swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Bapp takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones lands a front kick.
Bapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Bapp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bapp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bapp looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Bapp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bapp misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Bapp throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bapp.
Bapp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bapp swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bapp avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bapp scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bapp misses with an uppercut
and Jones 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!
Bapp ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Bapp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jones moves away from the strike by Bapp.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bapp lands with a nice body punch.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bapp throws out the jab.
Jones moves away from the strike by Bapp.
Jones moves forwards but Bapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bapp.
Jones slips a straight right by Bapp.
Jones misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bapp lands with a nice body punch.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bapp.
Bapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Bapp lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Bapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Bapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bapp works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Bapp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bapp. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Scotty Bapp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range as Bapp strikes.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bapp throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bapp misses with a hook to the body
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Bapp ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bapp throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jeremy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones defending well as Bapp loads up on a big left hand.
Bapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Bapp throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Bapp manages to avoid it.
Bapp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bapp cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bapp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty Bapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bapp 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Bapp!
Scotty Bapp decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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