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PANDA 66 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Clark (ranked 3256 p4p, 3258 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 165 p4p, 166 weight class). Kazimierz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. Aleksander Kazimierz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Clark !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark slaps away a takedown attempt from Kazimierz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kazimierz feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Kazimierz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kazimierz tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Kazimierz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clark controls Kazimierz momentarily but Kazimierz frees himself.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clark looks to land a strike but Kazimierz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Kazimierz blocks nicely.
Kazimierz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Kazimierz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark 's guard. Nice move by Kazimierz!
Kazimierz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kazimierz looking to pass the guard.
Clark has Kazimierz pulled in close to control his posture.
Clark continues to stall.
Clark wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazimierz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kazimierz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kazimierz preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control the position.
Kazimierz trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is pulling down on Kazimierz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kazimierz, at least for the moment.
Clark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazimierz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clark has his hands on Kazimierz's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kazimierz shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed Kazimierz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kazimierz darts in looking for a takedown but Clark gets double underhooks and turns Kazimierz into the cage.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clark !
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking to reverse the position.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Clark is working away.
Kazimierz working the ground and pound from side control.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazimierz takes a little break here. Clark wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Clark tries to bench press Kazimierz off him but Kazimierz keeps the position.
Clark is trying to control Kazimierz's posture but Kazimierz avoids it.
Kazimierz is chipping away with strikes.
Kazimierz landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Clark is working away.
Clark is looking to reverse the position.
Kazimierz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
Kazimierz scoring with punches and elbows.
Kazimierz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kazimierz wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Clark can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clark on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clark digs a good hook to Kazimierz's body.
Kazimierz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clark attempts a counter takedown but Kazimierz avoids it well and moves away.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clark defends it nicely.
Kazimierz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark .
Kazimierz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clark 's waist but Clark gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazimierz off to one side.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Clark gets the takedown into side control.
Clark cracks Kazimierz with a big elbow.
Clark working the head with strikes.
Kazimierz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Clark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kazimierz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Clark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazimierz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kazimierz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz trying to control here.
Clark is nestled in close to Kazimierz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of Kazimierz's head.
Kazimierz missing with punches from the bottom.
Kazimierz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kazimierz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Clark working the head and body with strikes.
Clark drops an elbow to the side of Kazimierz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark .
Clark working Kazimierz over with strikes.
Clark is nestled in close to Kazimierz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kazimierz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kazimierz wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazimierz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kazimierz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corey Clark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark being controlled here momentarily.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kazimierz controls Clark momentarily but Clark frees himself.
Clark cracks Kazimierz with a solid left hand.
Kazimierz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark scoring with some ground and pound.
Kazimierz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazimierz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clark is in close to Kazimierz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazimierz is pulling down on Clark 's head to control his posture.
Kazimierz has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Kazimierz scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazimierz can do to turn this around?
Clark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Kazimierz has wrist control.
Kazimierz controlling the position.
Clark lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Clark dominated that second round.
That's time! Clark 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazimierz.
Kazimierz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.
Kazimierz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Kazimierz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corey Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierz or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark , which made it look bad.
Kazimierz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazimierz has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Kazimierz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kazimierz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clark is fending him off so far but Kazimierz persists. Nope, Clark circles away and we're back to standing.
Clark gets a clinch.
Kazimierz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corey Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazimierz goes for a double leg but Clark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clark continues to drive forward.
Clark moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kazimierz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazimierz was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark .
Kazimierz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.
Kazimierz shoots in but Clark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clark lands with a hook. Kazimierz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kazimierz.
Clark tries to improve position but can't.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Clark is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Clark is trying to improve his position.
Kazimierz wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Kazimierz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here as Kazimierz stalls from top position.
Kazimierz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Clark 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Clark !
Corey Clark 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex The Leviathan (ranked 1476 p4p, 5602 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 168 p4p, 491 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fothergill's choice of entrance music: Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa. Jimmy Fothergill is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex The Leviathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fothergill misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fothergill. The Leviathan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Leviathan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fothergill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Leviathan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fothergill finds it's way round the side to connect with The Leviathan's head.
Fothergill has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Leviathan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Leviathan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fothergill swings widly with a right hand
and The Leviathan counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Fothergill lands.
Fothergill looks to land a combination. The Leviathan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Rex The Leviathan has been cut.
The Leviathan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fothergill.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Leviathan lands with a right hand.
Fothergill throws a jab when The Leviathan was well out of range.
As Fothergill backs away, The Leviathan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fothergill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fothergill misses with an uppercut. The Leviathan saw that one coming.
The Leviathan is looking to counter punch.
Fothergill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fothergill throws a head kick that misses.
Fothergill throws a combination that misses
and The Leviathan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fothergill misses with a right hand
and The Leviathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fothergill connects with the punch.
Fothergill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fothergill tries to score with a low kick but The Leviathan moves his leg out of the way.
Jimmy Fothergill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Leviathan sends Fothergill crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Leviathan is motioning to the referee to let Fothergill up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Jimmy Fothergill has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Leviathan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fothergill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fothergill scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fothergill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fothergill is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Leviathan with a body shot.
Fothergill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fothergill cracks The Leviathan with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Fothergill.
The Leviathan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fothergill.
Nice jab there from Fothergill.
Fothergill cracks The Leviathan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fothergill misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Fothergill misses.
Fothergill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Leviathan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fothergill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Leviathan slips a jab and a cross from Fothergill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill misses with a series of wild punches.
As Fothergill backs away, The Leviathan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A cross from The Leviathan lands.
Fothergill connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Leviathan. The Leviathan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Leviathan throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Fothergill misses.
The Leviathan misses with the combination.
Fothergill fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Leviathan on the side of the head.
Fothergill throws a nice head kick!
The Leviathan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fothergill.
Fothergill thuds a left hand into The Leviathan's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh!!! The Leviathan has knocked Fothergill down with a huge combo! The Leviathan steps away and waves a wobbly Fothergill back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fothergill misses with a leg kick
and The Leviathan counters with a huge left! Fothergill is in big trouble! He's backing up but The Leviathan isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fothergill from any more damage. A dominating finish by The Leviathan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rex The Leviathan!
After winning the bout, Rex The Leviathan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jimmy Fothergill stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bollocks! Sithee!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Oscarsson (ranked 2948 p4p, 3255 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 368 p4p, 401 weight class). Oscarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pain - Shut Your Mouth. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Oscarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oscarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown. Oscarsson tries to sprawl out of it but Huang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oscarsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oscarsson throws a hook to the side of Huang's head but Huang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Huang tries to bum rush Oscarsson with a series of wild strikes but Oscarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson misses with a looping right.
Huang misses with a takedown attempt - Oscarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oscarsson lands a nice hook to Huang's body. Huang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Huang lands in his opponent's guard.
Oscarsson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Huang is controlling him.
Huang told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang wants to control from the top but Oscarsson keeps moving.
Huang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oscarsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oscarsson dives on top into guard.
Oscarsson won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Oscarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huang is proving hard to escape from.
Huang pulls Oscarsson in close to prevent any damage.
Huang is continuing to stall.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Huang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Huang pulls Oscarsson in to control the position.
Oscarsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Oscarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Huang drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oscarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Huang has Oscarsson in his guard.
Oscarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Huang is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oscarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Huang seems keen to control Oscarsson's posture.
Oscarsson stopping the sweep attempt from Huang.
Oscarsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oscarsson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oscarsson won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
Huang is controlling Oscarsson's posture.
Oscarsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Huang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oscarsson has managed to get both his arms back between Huang's legs - danger averted.
Huang is controlling Oscarsson's posture.
Oscarsson wants to stand but Huang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oscarsson wants to get up but he can't break Huang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oscarsson, as that shot connected.
It looks like Kevin Huang has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Oscarsson. No joy for Huang on that attempt.
It looked like Oscarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Oscarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oscarsson works Huang's body with a nice hook.
Oscarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oscarsson won't be happy with that.
Oscarsson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Huang lands a few punches from side control.
Huang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Huang with the ground and pound but Oscarsson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Huang is working for a kimura but Oscarsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Huang is trying to control. Oscarsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Huang is on him like a limpet, forcing Oscarsson back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Huang being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oscarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oscarsson is looking to clinch but Huang is avoiding it.
Huang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Huang scores with a takedown into Oscarsson's guard.
Oscarsson wriggles free and stands up.
Oscar Oscarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oscarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oscarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscarsson moves into the clinch.
A short right from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oscar Oscarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries for a takedown but Oscarsson manages to get underhooks.
Huang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oscarsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oscarsson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Oscarsson.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Huang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oscarsson gets through Huang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oscarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oscar Oscarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oscarsson throws a one two combo.
Nice shot by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson missing with a left hand there. Huang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscarsson pinned against the cage. Oscarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oscarsson sizes up Huang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oscarsson pinned against the cage. Oscarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Oscarsson misses the target.
And Huang tries to counter it with a takedown but Oscarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oscarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oscarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huang can do to turn this around?
Oscarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Oscar Oscarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Oscarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oscarsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson misses with a straight left.
Huang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oscarsson misses with an uppercut.
Huang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oscarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oscarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson closes the distance and pushes Huang back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oscarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oscarsson stops a takedown attempt from Huang.
Oscarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Oscarsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 Huang is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Oscarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Huang'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Oscarsson connects with a body shot that sends Huang's belly button to the back.
Oscarsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huang avoids the body shot from Oscarsson.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oscarsson as he avoids it easily.
Oscarsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oscarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Huang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Huang walks into a stiff left hand from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson moves in looking to clinch but Huang pushes him off.
Oscarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oscarsson has Huang up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscarsson digs a right hand underneath Huang's ribcage. Huang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Huang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oscarsson breaks the clinch.
Oscarsson lands a left and a right that sends Huang crashing to the canvas! Oscarsson dives into mount looking to finish!
Huang is still in real trouble! Can Oscarsson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oscarsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oscarsson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Huang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oscarsson to the ground. Huang is now in Oscarsson's guard.
Huang throws a big right hand that misses.
Huang seems to have recovered his senses.
Oscar Oscarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang prevents Oscarsson from getting back to his feet.
Oscarsson keeping full guard, as Huang tries to pass.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Huang trying to control but Oscarsson is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kevin Huang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oscarsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice jab there from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson tries to clinch up but Huang circles away and keeps his distance.
Huang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oscarsson defends it well.
Oscarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oscarsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oscarsson.
That has opened up Kevin Huang's cut even more.
Huang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Huang ducks under a wild hook from Oscarsson.
Huang avoids the body shot from Oscarsson.
Huang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oscarsson defends it well.
Oscarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Huang feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Oscarsson.
A big right from Oscarsson misses.
Huang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Huang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Huang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huang is looking to pass Oscarsson's guard but actually Oscarsson recovers to full guard.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Oscarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Huang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oscar Oscarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oscarsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oscarsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oscarsson pushes Huang off looking to stand but Huang dives back in and keeps control.
Oscarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huang.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Oscarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oscarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huang.
Huang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oscarsson is trying to stand up here but Huang is controlling him well.
Oscarsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Oscarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oscarsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Oscarsson!
An out of breath Oscar Oscarsson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aroon Rojumanong (ranked 1805 p4p, 2025 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 99 p4p, 111 weight class). Aroon Rojumanong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aroon Rojumanong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojumanong throws a hook but Pacheco avoids it easily.
Pacheco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch lands to the side of Pacheco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pacheco tries to clinch but Rojumanong moves out of range.
Rojumanong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pacheco at a distance.
Pacheco tries to move into range but Rojumanong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacheco tries to clinch up.
Rojumanong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pacheco doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Rojumanong to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojumanong lands a right hook to the body.
Rojumanong looks to throw the jab but Pacheco is out of range.
Pacheco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojumanong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojumanong scores with a one two! Pacheco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rojumanong lands with an uppercut that bounces Pacheco off the cage and back into range.
Pacheco is rocked!
Pacheco tries to clinch there but Rojumanong circles away.
Pacheco is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojumanong finish him?
A punch lands to the side of Pacheco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojumanong scores with a hook to the body. Pacheco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rojumanong lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Rojumanong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojumanong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pacheco seems to have recovered his senses.
Rojumanong lands a left and a right that send Pacheco crashing to the mat, dazed. Rojumanong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jose Pacheco has been cut.
Pacheco misses with a looping right.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.
Pacheco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rojumanong tries to avoid it but Pacheco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rojumanong to the ground. Rojumanong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rojumanong scores with a decent looking hook.
Pacheco bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Rojumanong comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pacheco falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pacheco was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aroon Rojumanong!
Aroon Rojumanong very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 2249 p4p, 3517 weight class) and Lyle Alzado (ranked 101 p4p, 141 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Alzado!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro avoids the body shot from Alzado.
Alzado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alzado drops Murhapuro with a left and a right! Oh, Murhapuro is hurt - Alzado dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Ispa Murhapuro has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alzado lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Murhapuro! More strikes land and this one is all over! Alzado jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Alzado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Lyle Alzado waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Smith (ranked 1290 p4p, 1492 weight class) and Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 177 p4p, 205 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russ Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Jempsa into the cage.
Jempsa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jempsa misses with a body shot
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jempsa.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jempsa was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jempsa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Jempsa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has his hands on Jempsa's head, controlling the position.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Jempsa works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith has Jempsa pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jempsa's guard.
Smith is in close to Jempsa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Jempsa is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa pulls Smith in to control the position.
Jempsa trying to control the position.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith cracks Jempsa with a solid left hand.
Jempsa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jempsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith wants to improve his position but Jempsa is controlling well.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
Smith gets full guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Jempsa tries to pass.
Smith has control of Jempsa's left arm, preventing Jempsa from doing any damage.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
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.
Jempsa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jempsa shoots and misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith cracks Jempsa with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Smith throws a body punch but Jempsa moves out of range.
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jempsa distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jempsa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jempsa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Jempsa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jempsa throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Jempsa with that takedown attempt.
Smith lunges at Jempsa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jempsa's hand.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jempsa manages to avoid it.
Jempsa misses the shot to the body.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Jempsa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jempsa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
and Jempsa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa moves away from the strike by Smith.
Jempsa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Jempsa's shoulder, as Jempsa tries to avoid the shot.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith takes a swing at Jempsa's ribcage but misses.
Jempsa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jempsa.
Jempsa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jempsa fails with the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Jempsa saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Jempsa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jempsa, as that shot connected.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Russ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jempsa's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jempsa. Jempsa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Jempsa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jempsa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Jempsa ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Jempsa is just out of range.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Jempsa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Jempsa.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jempsa shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Jempsa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jempsa looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Jempsa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
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!
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith regains half guard.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying is best to control the position here.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jempsa connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Jempsa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jempsa trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Russ Smith.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!
An out of breath Konichiwa Jempsa 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 Abdul Rahman (ranked 912 p4p, 2399 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 123 p4p, 319 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Rahman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rahman smiles and moves away.
Rahman scores with a jab. Kennedy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rahman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kennedy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rahman's waist but Rahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kennedy off to one side.
Rahman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Rahman takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Rahman throws an overhand right that lands on Kennedy's shoulder, as Kennedy tries to avoid the shot.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Rahman.
A big right from Rahman misses.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kennedy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Rahman is out of range.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rahman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a low kick as Rahman jumps back.
As Kennedy tries to get set, Rahman tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman avoids a kick to the body.
Rahman throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Kennedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Rahman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
Kennedy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rahman, pushing him back against the cage.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rahman.
Kennedy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rahman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kennedy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kennedy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahman keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rahman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kennedy tries to score with some ground and pound. Rahman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kennedy has knee on belly momentarily but Rahman bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kennedy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rahman sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Kennedy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kennedy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kennedy wants to take a breather but Rahman is having none of it.
Kennedy stalling away here and it's allowed Rahman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rahman working a defensive guard here.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy throws a strike but Rahman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kennedy working for a triangle but Rahman defends it easily.
Kennedy has an active guard here but Rahman has managed to pass into half guard.
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 Abdul Rahman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kennedy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Rahman.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahman doesn't seem phased though.
Rahman throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rahman checks it well.
Rahman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kennedy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Kennedy connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Rahman counters by clinching up.
Rahman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kennedy up against the cage.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Rahman holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman is trying to push Kennedy away but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Kennedy goes for a takedown attempt but Rahman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rahman takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Rahman's head but Rahman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steven Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy gets the takedown into side control.
Kennedy working away.
Kennedy creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rahman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kennedy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kennedy throws a strike aimed at the side of Rahman's head but Rahman avoids it well.
Kennedy content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kennedy advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy looking to finish with strikes here!
Kennedy trying to control but Rahman is having none of it.
Rahman tries to lock up and control but Kennedy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kennedy controlling from the full mount.
Kennedy wants to control the pace but Rahman is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kennedy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kennedy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Steven Kennedy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kennedy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rahman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rahman tries to reverse the position but Kennedy maintains control.
Kennedy throws some wild stikes that Rahman manages to avoid easily.
Kennedy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rahman?
Rahman is squirming around, avoiding Kennedy's attempts to control the action.
Kennedy throwing strikes here but Rahman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rahman blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kennedy has closed the distance and engaged Rahman in a clinch.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Rahman stalling in the clinch.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Rahman just leaning against Kennedy, taking a breather.
Rahman breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy is looking to land body kicks.
Rahman tries to counter by clinching up but Kennedy breaks away and moves out of range.
Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahman, which made it look bad.
A combination from Rahman does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Rahman moves his leg out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking for the big counter here.
Rahman digs a good hook to Kennedy's body.
Rahman lands a jab-cross combination.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman connects with a right hand. Kennedy shakes it off.
Kennedy shoots in and drives through. Rahman sprawls well.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahman throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Rahman.
Abdul Rahman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Kennedy.
Rahman gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman has Kennedy pressed against the cage, preventing Kennedy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rahman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman connects with a body shot.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Rahman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good shot there by Rahman.
Rahman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Rahman.
Kennedy fakes the leg kick and cracks Rahman in the body.
Rahman punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rahman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kennedy throws a push kick but Rahman slaps the foot to one side.
Rahman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kennedy manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rahman there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rahman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rahman misses with a hook
and Kennedy counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahman connects with a crisp jab.
Rahman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kennedy at a distance.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rahman slips under a jab.
A left lands for Rahman.
Rahman scores with a decent looking hook.
Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rahman counters by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rahman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between My Time (ranked 627 p4p, 798 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 37 p4p, 46 weight class). Asai has chosen Dragon as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Time throws a quick inside leg kick.
Time throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Time swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Asai misses
and Time counters with a left to the body.
Time takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Asai lands with a slapping head kick.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Time.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Time's ribs.
Asai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Asai throws a low kick but Time moves out of range easily.
Time walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Time tries to clinch up.
Time moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Times jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Time.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Time avoids the body shot from Asai .
Time closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Time fails to land.
Time lands a body shot.
I was talking to Time's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Time misses with a body punch.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
Asai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Time avoids it.
Asai pushes off an throws an elbow but Time leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Time.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Time on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asai working hard to break the clinch.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Time managing to block the knees to the body from Asai .
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Time.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Time controls the action.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Time's elbow.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai is trying to push Time away but Time has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Time is defending well for now.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time swings wildly with an uppercut but Asai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asai .
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asai pushes Time back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Time working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai lands an uppercut.
Time prevents a body shot from Asai .
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Time blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai blocking some punches.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Asai controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time lands a body shot in the clinch.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asai blocking some punches.
Time throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
Time tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asai prevents a body shot from Time.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Time avoids a wild elbow strike from Asai .
Asai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like My Time has been cut.
Good body shot from Asai .
Time's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Time scores with a shoulder strike.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Time avoids the damage to the body.
Asai lands a nice elbow.
Time tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai moves out of range of the body kick from Time.
And Asai responds with a good body kick, but Time manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time wants to clinch
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Asai .
Asai misses with a hook. Time ducked under it nicely.
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Time throws a hook to the side of Asai 's head but Asai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Time misses with a leg kick
enabling Asai to counter with a crisp jab.
Time takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time 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.
Time misses with a body kick.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Time is just out of range.
Asai feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yoshihiro Asai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on My Time's cut.
That's time! Time's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai throws the left hand but Time avoids the punch easily.
Asai scores with a jab.
Time misses the jab.
Asai flicks out a counter leg kick but Time steps away.
Time avoids a kick to the body.
Time motions for Asai to come forward. Time throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Asai catches Time right on the button with a cross.
Time misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai .
Time checks a leg kick nicely.
Asai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai just misses with a punch to the body.
Asai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Time pushes Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Time scores with a nice short uppercut.
Time is leaning against Asai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
Time working aggressively here.
Time working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Asai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Time.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Time tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
My Time has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Time tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asai 's elbow.
Asai lands an uppercut.
Asai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai scores with a nice head shot.
Time throws a solid leg kick but Asai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Time down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai cracks Time with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick from Asai lands but Time takes it in his stride.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from Asai .
Time finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Time lands a jab to the nose.
Asai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Time tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Time throws a leg kick which misses Asai 's front leg but catches the back leg as Asai tries to avoid it.
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai throws a hook but Time avoids it easily.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Time scrambles back to his feet.
Time scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Time takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Time is looking to land body kicks.
Asai feints and then cracks Time's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Time down.
Asai throws a combination that misses
and Time counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Time throws a leg kick but Asai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Time moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Asai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asai .
Time takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Time is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Time pushes Asai up against the cage in a clinch.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Time creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Time tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Asai .
Time working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Time's elbow.
Asai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Time goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai gets through Time's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Time blocks the elbow strike.
Time lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asai misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Time has a couple of punches blocked by Asai .
Time blocks a body shot from Asai .
Time lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asai tries to land knees in the clinch but Time avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on My Time's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Time - that will leave a mark!
Time avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Time feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Time swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Time counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Time.
Asai misses with a looping right.
Asai motions for Time to come forward. Asai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a chopping leg kick but Time manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Time walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Time, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Time has closed the distance and engaged Asai in a clinch.
Time lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asai or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Time.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Time tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Time lands a hook that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Time stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Asai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asai lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asai .
Time tries to throw a body punch but Asai avoids it by throwing Time back against the cage.
Time prevents a body shot from Asai .
Time lands a nice uppercut.
Asai misses with a body punch.
Time scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asai tries to circle away but Time has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Time controls the action.
Time misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai tries to work over Time's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Time avoiding damage as Asai throws knees to the body.
My Time has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Time.
Nice body punch from Time.
Asai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Time tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Time doesn't manage to clinch there - Asai circles away.
Time looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Time.
Asai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Asai .
Time on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Time connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Time has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Time's head.
Time tries to clinch there but Asai circles away.
Time gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Time is working Asai over against the cage.
Asai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Time scores with a shoulder strike.
Time blocks the elbow strike.
Time working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Time misses with some punches.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Time lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Time throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asai s head.
A short right from Time.
Asai scores with a shoulder strike.
Time lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Time.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section. Time lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Asai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Time.
Time digs a right hand into Asai 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asai 's gas tank.
Asai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asai wants to get back to striking at distance but Time won't allow it.
Asai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Time avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Time misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Time has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Time lands a nice shot to the body.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asai .
Asai blocking some punches.
Time tries to work over Asai 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asai working aggressively here.
Time lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Time - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Time.
Time lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai swings wildly with an uppercut but Time uses good head movement to avoid it.
Time swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Time controls his hands.
Time working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
My Time showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Asai 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 374 p4p, 1591 weight class) and Gilberto Chamba (ranked 58 p4p, 180 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gilberto Chamba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimoto 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.
Fujimoto throws an overhand right that lands on Chamba's shoulder, as Chamba tries to avoid the shot.
Fujimoto lands a big head kick that sends Chamba tumbling to the mat! Fujimoto takes a step backwards and waves Chamba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chamba is rocked!
It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Fujimoto is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chamba flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chamba is out cold! Fujimoto holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
A victorious Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iron Jussi (ranked 76 p4p, 498 weight class) and Aiu BangYou (ranked 5 p4p, 18 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iron Jussi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiu BangYou!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BangYou staying out of range there.
BangYou works over Jussi's head and body with a nice combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Jussi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A good leg kick by Jussi.
BangYou throws a head kick but Jussi moves out of range.
Jussi misses with a hook to the body
and BangYou counters with a good low kick that Jussi was not able to check.
BangYou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jussi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BangYou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jussi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jussi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
BangYou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
BangYou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jussi misses with a wild body shot.
Iron Jussi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangYou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Jussi just misses with a punch to the body.
BangYou shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jussi scores with a nice right hand.
Jussi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jussi lands a jab.
Jussi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends BangYou sprawling to the canvas! BangYou rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jussi finish him?!
BangYou is rocked!
Jussi fakes the body blow, causing BangYou to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! BangYou goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iron Jussi!
Iron Jussi retains his super heavyweight title!
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