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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dez Havok (ranked 22916 p4p, 24893 weight class) and Ares Galvao (ranked 160 p4p, 171 weight class). Havok has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dez Havok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ares Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havok misses with a head kick.
Havok is breathing heavily.
Galvao closes the distance and clinches up with Havok, looking for a takedown. Galvao pushes Havok against the cage but Havok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ares Galvao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havok throws a head kick that misses.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Havok throws a head kick that half lands.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dez Havok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ares Galvao.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Havok shows good takedown defense.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Havok shows good takedown defense.
Havok misses with a two punch combination.
Galvao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Havok's waist but Havok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Galvao off to one side.
Galvao has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havok stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Havok wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Havok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Galvao.
Havok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Havok sprawls well. Havok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Havok as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao shoots and misses
and Havok counters with a three punch combo that has Galvao backing up. Galvao nods at Havok to acknowledge the strikes.
Galvao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Havok avoids it really well and circles away.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and Galvao moves out of range easily.
Havok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galvao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galvao.
Havok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Havok.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galvao.
Galvao fails with the takedown.
Galvao gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvao working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havok is not content to let Galvao control the position.
Galvao throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Galvao is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Havok is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Havok is not content to let Galvao control the position.
Havok regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dez Havok showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Havok 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 10:9
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dez Havok!
Dez Havok gave a mention to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Gracie (ranked 5580 p4p, 22872 weight class) and Anderson Nogueira (ranked 122 p4p, 169 weight class). Nogueira has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. 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 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Nogueira lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Rock Gracie has been cut.
Nogueira blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Nogueira stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Nogueira .
Nogueira lands with a nice body punch.
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Gracie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira lands a big right hook! Gracie looks hurt but is still standing! Nogueira lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Gracie falls down and Nogueira dives in with a huge hammer fist! Gracie's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Nogueira runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anderson Nogueira !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Womba (ranked 6299 p4p, 6415 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 138 p4p, 141 weight class). James Crazyhorse is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mustafa Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse misses with a head kick.
Crazyhorse moves into the clinch.
Womba is trying to pull guard but Crazyhorse turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crazyhorse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crazyhorse pushes Womba up against the cage in a clinch.
Womba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crazyhorse has him pressed against the cage.
Crazyhorse prevents Womba from breaking the clinch.
Womba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crazyhorse pushes Womba up against the cage in a clinch.
Crazyhorse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Womba up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse breaks from the clinch.
Crazyhorse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crazyhorse clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Womba throws a sloppy head kick and Crazyhorse moves out of range easily.
Crazyhorse is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Womba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Womba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crazyhorse is out of range.
Crazyhorse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Womba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Womba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crazyhorse has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crazyhorse throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mustafa Womba has been cut.
Womba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crazyhorse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crazyhorse misses with a head kick.
It looked like Womba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Womba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crazyhorse.
A head kick misses from Womba.
Womba avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Womba was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Womba breaks the clinch.
Womba tries a head kick but it misses.
Womba swats away the attempt to clinch by Crazyhorse.
Womba throws a nice looking combination but Crazyhorse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crazyhorse rushes Womba and presses him up against the cage.
Come on Crazyhorse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Womba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crazyhorse pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Womba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Womba gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crazyhorse counters with a series of strikes. Womba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Womba moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Crazyhorse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crazyhorse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Crazyhorse!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 669 p4p, 6617 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 16 p4p, 190 weight class). Konstantin Kuznetsov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mjölnir manages to avoid it.
Mjölnir is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuznetsov with a body shot.
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Mjölnir.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mjölnir's head.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Mjölnir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mjölnir scores with a punch to the head.
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov counters with a thumping low kick.
Mjölnir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mjölnir slips under a jab.
Mjölnir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mjölnir's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mjölnir. Mjölnir circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mjölnir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Mjölnir throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mjölnir.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mjölnir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mjölnir throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Mjölnir does no damage.
Kuznetsov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Mjölnir's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mjölnir down.
Mjölnir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mjölnir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjölnir throws a lazy uppercut
and Mjölnir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mjölnir doesn't seem bothered though.
Mjölnir needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Kuznetsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mjölnir doesn't seem phased though.
 Mjölnir is rocked!
Kuznetsov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mjölnir to the canvas! Mjölnir doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kuznetsov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Konstantin Kuznetsov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 409 p4p, 689 weight class) and Gabriel Arones (ranked 53 p4p, 93 weight class). Brandstatter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Maestro. Arones has chosen Lonely is the night as his entrance music. Wolfgang Brandstatter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Arones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arones 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.
Arones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Arones misses with a wild body shot.
Arones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Arones.
Nice cross by Arones.
Arones avoids the body shot from Brandstatter.
A little jabbing left from Arones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arones throws a hook but Brandstatter blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arones moves out of range as Brandstatter strikes.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Arones scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Arones avoids it easily.
Arones takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Arones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandstatter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brandstatter scoring well with a low kick there.
Arones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandstatter.
Arones cracks Brandstatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arones tries to work over Brandstatter's front leg with a kick but Brandstatter checks it.
Brandstatter missing with a left hand there. Arones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arones swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones throws a body punch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Arones slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Arones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arones punishes Brandstatter's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandstatter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Arones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arones just misses with a punch to the body.
Arones throws a low kick but Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter defending well as Arones loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arones. That did some damage!
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandstatter scores with a body shot.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Arones misses with the combination.
Arones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandstatter rather than just go for the knockout.
Brandstatter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
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!
Brandstatter avoids the body shot from Arones.
Arones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arones moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Arones.
Brandstatter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandstatter throws the left hand but Arones avoids the punch easily.
Brandstatter slips a jab and a cross from Arones.
Good leg kick by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arones slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Arones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brandstatter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Arones with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter pulls Arones in to control the position.
Arones stops Brandstatter from standing up.
Arones is working Brandstatter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brandstatter's head.
Arones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arones wants to control from the top but Brandstatter keeps moving.
Brandstatter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arones is one step ahead there.
Arones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brandstatter keeping full guard, as Arones tries to pass.
Brandstatter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arones is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandstatter has wrist control.
Arones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arones throwing strikes from guard but Brandstatter blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brandstatter has his hands on Arones's head, controlling the position.
Arones working some strikes from top position.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandstatter 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.
Arones cracks Brandstatter with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Arones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandstatter sprawls well. Brandstatter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arones gets slowly back to his feet.
Arones walks into a left hand.
Arones blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandstatter as he connects with a hook.
Arones connects with a right hand. Brandstatter shakes it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Arones blocks the leg kick.
Brandstatter stuffs the takedown.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arones swings for the body but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Arones connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones moves out of range as Brandstatter throws a body kick.
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Arones's side.
Brandstatter throws a shot from downtown. Arones moves away and avoids it.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Arones moved out of range nicely.
And Arones tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandstatter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandstatter circles away.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Arones.
Arones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandstatter feints and then cracks Arones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arones down.
Arones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brandstatter is doing well to control the position and prevent Arones from advancing to side control.
Arones is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandstatter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandstatter tries to get to full guard but Arones has control of the leg.
Arones trying to control the action but Brandstatter is working from the bottom.
Brandstatter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Arones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arones chips away with some ground and pound.
Brandstatter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arones being controlled here momentarily.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter kicks Arones off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Arones misses with a few strikes there.
Arones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandstatter. Brandstatter obviously looking to wear him down.
Arones on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandstatter moves away.
Arones misses with a straight right.
As Arones backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Arones catches Brandstatter right on the button with a cross.
Brandstatter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Brandstatter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arones cracks Brandstatter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandstatter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Arones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Arones.
Brandstatter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Brandstatter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arones moves away from the strike by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arones misses with a few strikes there.
Arones avoids a kick to the body.
Arones slips a straight right by Brandstatter.
Arones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Arones down.
Brandstatter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
And Arones tries to counter it with a takedown but Brandstatter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arones. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandstatter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arones is able to avoid easily.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but Arones avoids it.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arones.
Brandstatter lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Arones saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Brandstatter scores with a kick to the body.
Brandstatter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arones lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter thuds his shin into the meat of Arones's side.
Brandstatter slips a jab from Arones.
Arones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandstatter pinned against the cage. Brandstatter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Arones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandstatter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Arones tries to bum rush Brandstatter with a series of wild strikes but Brandstatter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandstatter throws a hook to the side of Arones's head but Arones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brandstatter misses with a left hand
and Arones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brandstatter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good exchange - Brandstatter coming out on top.
Brandstatter connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arones walks into a stiff left hand from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Arones staying out of range there.
Arones with the counter takedown but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brandstatter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brandstatter throws a lazy body kick
and Arones counters with a single leg into guard. Brandstatter didn't expect that.
Arones is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandstatter has wrist control.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandstatter is looking to stand up but Arones isn't so interested in that idea.
Brandstatter looking for a sweep. Not yet Brandstatter, not yet.
Gabriel Arones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandstatter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arones throws a big elbow that misses.
Brandstatter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brandstatter wanted to stand there but Arones had control of the position.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Brandstatter from controlling successfully.
Arones looking for a guillotine here but Brandstatter defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandstatter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandstatter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arones trying to keep a closed guard but Brandstatter is proving a slippery customer.
Arones 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.
Brandstatter wants to control from the top but Arones keeps moving.
Arones has his foot on Brandstatter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandstatter works his way back into a safe position though.
Arones looking for a guillotine here but Brandstatter defends easily.
Brandstatter stays in close to Arones's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Arones.
Arones wants to clinch.
Arones blocks a jab.
Arones doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brandstatter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arones fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brandstatter 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoyuki Nakano (ranked 457 p4p, 424 weight class) and Rudy Rhod (ranked 51 p4p, 48 weight class). Rhod has chosen Prince - Kiss as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naoyuki Nakano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rudy Rhod!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhod connects with a solid leg kick.
Rhod throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nakano. That did some damage!
Nakano slips under a jab from Rhod.
Nakano defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Nakano misses with a hook. Rhod ducked under it nicely.
Nakano is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhod feints and then cracks Nakano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakano down.
Nakano throws a low kick but Rhod moves out of range easily.
Nakano throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rhod misses with a low kick.
Nakano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakano cracks Rhod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Nakano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakano swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod throws out a counter right but Nakano avoids it with no problem.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rhod.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rhod's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhod's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakano.
Nakano wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick which misses Nakano's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakano tries to avoid it.
Nakano tries to land a body kick
and Rhod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Nakano tenderised Rhod's leg. Rhod is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rhod scores with a body shot.
Nakano defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nakano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Rhod throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
Nakano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakano.
A jab from Rhod does it's job there.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Rhod.
Rhod scores with a body shot.
Rhod scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rhod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick lands for Rhod.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Rhod checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano misses with a leg kick.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod throws a shot to the body.
Rhod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod blocks a leg kick.
Nakano is looking to wear down Rhod with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nakano thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Rhod misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Rhod.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
Rhod fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rhod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rhod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakano ducks right into an uppercut from Rhod.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Nakano moved away.
Rhod thumps Nakano with a low kick.
Nakano is looking to chop away at Rhod's legs.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod checks a low kick from Nakano.
Rhod is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakano with a body shot.
Donk. Nakano catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod walks into a straight right hand from Nakano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Rhod throws a one two combo.
Nakano feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Rhod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhod has time to react.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Rhod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick lands for Nakano.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakano misses with a leg kick
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod ducks under a wild hook from Nakano.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod checks a leg kick.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakano backing away here, and Rhod unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rhod does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhod throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudy Rhod dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Nakano is out of range.
Rhod wants to slow Nakano down by chopping away at his legs.
It looks like Nakano has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhod thuds a left hand into Nakano's body.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nakano might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Rhod slips the punch.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakano moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Nakano misses its target.
Nakano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakano swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod throws out a leg kick but Nakano moves out of range and Rhod only half commits.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Rhod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakano.
Rhod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhod moves out of range as Nakano throws a body kick.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rhod checks the leg kick.
Nakano thows a body kick. Rhod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Rhod misses.
Rhod slips a jab and a cross from Nakano.
Rhod attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakano missing with a left hand there. Rhod was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakano has time to react.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhod manages to avoid it.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhod misses.
Nakano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
Rhod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhod.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Nakano with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakano slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Nakano.
Rhod throws a combination that misses
and Nakano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhod takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakano throws a solid leg kick but Rhod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakano.
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nakano misses with a looping left.
Rhod moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakano.
Rhod with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A clash of legs there as Rhod blocks the low kick.
Rhod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rhod walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Nakano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod misses with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhod 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.
Nakano takes one to the side of the head.
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Nice straight punches there by Rhod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rhod.
Nakano ducks right into an uppercut from Rhod.
Nakano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhod looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakano is just out of range.
Rhod swings for the body but Nakano moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Nakano.
Nakano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
Nakano throws a looping overhand right but Rhod ducks down to avoid it.
Rhod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rhod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Rhod was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rhod thumps Nakano with a low kick.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakano checks a leg kick.
Nakano throws a hook but Rhod blocks it.
Nakano cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhod.
Rhod misses with a left hand
and Nakano counters with a nice leg kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
Rhod tries a low kick but Nakano avoids it.
Nakano tried to score with a low kick but Rhod checks it.
Nakano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nakano lands a slapping body shot.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhod. Nakano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Nakano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nakano throws a push kick but Rhod slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rhod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakano stuns Rhod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rhod throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakano. Nakano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nakano tries to score with a low kick but Rhod moves his leg out of the way.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhod lands a jab.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakano has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakano throws a poor cross that misses
and Rhod counters with an outside leg kick.
Rhod takes one on the button.
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!
Good work by Rhod as he checks the leg kick.
Rhod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rhod lands the left hand.
Nakano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Nakano checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakano throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Rhod avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Rhod motions for Nakano to come forward. Rhod throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Nakano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left lands for Nakano.
Rhod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nakano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod cracks Nakano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rhod throws a leg kick
and Nakano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rhod misses with an uppercut. Nakano saw that one coming.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano misses with a left hand
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Rhod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Rhod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakano doesn't seem phased though.
Rhod checks a low kick from Nakano.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
and Nakano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakano manages to avoid it.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Rhod avoids it.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano feints and then cracks Rhod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhod down.
Rhod slips a straight right by Nakano.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakano checks a leg kick.
Nakano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhod keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rhod throws an off balance right hand
and Nakano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhod throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakano.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhod blocks the leg kick.
Rhod appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakano.
Nakano tries to counter by clinching up but Rhod breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakano works Rhod's body with a nice hook.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Nakano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nakano throws out a powerful jab.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nakano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhod.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rhod.
Nakano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rhod can pounce on him.
Rhod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhod.
Nice shot lands for Nakano.
Good standup being displayed there by Rhod as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhod.
As Rhod looks to move away, Nakano throws a big counter combo but Rhod just gets out of the way.
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Rhod.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhod.
Nakano avoids the body shot from Rhod.
Rhod takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rhod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nakano's head backwards.
Nakano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhod throws a body punch but Nakano moves out of range.
Rhod scores with a decent looking hook.
Rhod throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano lands a front kick.
Rhod throws a hook but Nakano avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Nakano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rhod pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nakano is out of range and Rhod settles back down.
Nakano thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
Well Rhod has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rudy Rhod!
During a confident post fight interview, Rudy Rhod thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 786 p4p, 388 weight class) and Bubba Jones (ranked 91 p4p, 57 weight class). Jones has chosen I'm A Soldier as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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14 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santu Avisu Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avisu Kona. That did some damage!
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Avisu Kona.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Avisu Kona doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Avisu Kona looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Avisu Kona drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Avisu Kona wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Avisu Kona wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jones's closed guard. He's half up but Jones has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jones pivots and extends the arm, Avisu Kona falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jones! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Jones!
A very excited looking Bubba Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 266 p4p, 215 weight class) and Jerry Azumah (ranked 37 p4p, 25 weight class). Salvatore comes to the cage accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enzo Salvatore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Azumah!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore slips under a jab from Azumah.
Salvatore tries to counter with a takedown but Azumah is quick to defend against it.
Azumah throws an overhand right that lands on Salvatore's shoulder, as Salvatore tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Azumah.
Salvatore feinted with a counter takedown.
Azumah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salvatore attempts a counter takedown but Azumah avoids it well and moves away.
Azumah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azumah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvatore looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azumah being controlled here, momentarily.
Azumah keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore passes Azumah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Salvatore wants to pass to mount but Azumah is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore is trying to control the action in half guard but Azumah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azumah is looking for a sweep. Salvatore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Salvatore wants to free his trapped foot but Azumah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azumah controlling the position well.
Salvatore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Azumah sees it coming and defends easily.
Salvatore is pressing down on Azumah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azumah is holding on for now.
Salvatore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but Azumah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azumah is looking to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salvatore is keen to just control but Azumah is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Azumah as Salvatore shoots in.
Azumah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Salvatore counters with a single leg into guard. Azumah didn't expect that.
Salvatore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azumah trying to control the position here.
Azumah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salvatore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salvatore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Azumah is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore dominated that round.
That's time! Salvatore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salvatore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salvatore goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Azumah has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Salvatore but great work by Azumah.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Azumah tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvatore's legs.
Azumah wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore wants to control but Azumah postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azumah can do to turn this around?
Azumah wants to control for a moment but Salvatore uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Azumah sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salvatore looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Azumah pushes past his half guard into mount!
Azumah controlling his opponent.
Salvatore wants to control but Azumah is having none of it.
Salvatore is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is working hard here to advance position.
Salvatore reaches up to try and control the position but Azumah seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Salvatore rolls and tries to escape and now Azumah has his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Azumah is trying to stick to Salvatore's back but Salvatore is turning into Azumah. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Azumah's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Salvatore.
Salvatore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Azumah dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Azumah pushes his legs off easily.
Azumah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azumah is aware though and is defending well.
Azumah postures up.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but Azumah defends easily.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azumah slips nicely into half guard.
Azumah moves nicely into side control.
Salvatore trying his best to control but Azumah has mounted him.
Salvatore wants to control but Azumah is having none of it.
Salvatore is looking to improve his position but Azumah isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Azumah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Salvatore slips a straight right by Azumah.
Salvatore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Azumah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Azumah as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Azumah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salvatore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Azumah sprawls and moves away.
Azumah walks into a jab.
Azumah throws the left hand but Salvatore avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore shoots in for a double leg but Azumah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Azumah feints a counter leg kick.
Salvatore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Salvatore with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azumah.
Salvatore shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Salvatore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Azumah swivels and escapes.
Salvatore looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salvatore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azumah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salvatore preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking to sit in guard and control but Azumah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salvatore has his foot on Azumah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azumah works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salvatore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azumah has picked Salvatore up and slammed him! Salvatore can't keep hold of the triangle and Azumah manages to pass to side control!
Salvatore is trying to improve his position.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Azumah dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.
Azumah working away.
Azumah is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Salvatore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salvatore trying to control but Azumah postures up.
Azumah is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Salvatore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azumah tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerry Azumah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Azumah 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Azumah!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 352 p4p, 27 weight class) and Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 38 p4p, 2 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slammy Neckbreaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kagekatsu Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uesugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Neckbreaker showed some decent athleticism there.
Uesugi kicks off Neckbreaker and gets to his feet.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Neckbreaker 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
Uesugi cracks Neckbreaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Uesugi catches Neckbreaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot that snaps Uesugi's head back.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neckbreaker tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
Uesugi lands a head shot.
Kagekatsu Uesugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Uesugi slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Uesugi.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the body
and Neckbreaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uesugi thuds a left hand into Neckbreaker's body.
Neckbreaker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Neckbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Uesugi throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uesugi slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker stuns Uesugi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Uesugi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker with a jab.
Neckbreaker lands a nice hook to Uesugi's body. Uesugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uesugi dips to his left and cracks Neckbreaker with an uppercut!
Neckbreaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Neckbreaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Uesugi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neckbreaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Uesugi is trying to defend but Neckbreaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Uesugi taking some punishment here, with Neckbreaker in his half guard.
Uesugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neckbreaker trying to control the action but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker not doing much here.
Uesugi is trying to control but can't.
Neckbreaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Uesugi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Uesugi wants to control but Neckbreaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Uesugi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Neckbreaker is staying active.
Neckbreaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Neckbreaker wants to control but Uesugi is keeping him busy.
Uesugi is looking to escape.
Neckbreaker is nestled in close to Uesugi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckbreaker working over Uesugi with some ground and pound. Uesugi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Uesugi is not content to let Neckbreaker control the position.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep. Neckbreaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Uesugi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uesugi controlling the position well.
Neckbreaker is looking to take a break and control but Uesugi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Uesugi is trying to control but can't.
Neckbreaker wants to take a breather but Uesugi is having none of it.
Neckbreaker trying to pass the guard but Uesugi defending well.
Uesugi is looking to control Neckbreaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uesugi avoid being mounted?
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Neckbreaker is pressing down on Uesugi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uesugi is holding on for now.
Neckbreaker slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neckbreaker pulls his head out easily.
Neckbreaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Slammy Neckbreaker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Uesugi moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
A jab from Uesugi finds it's way through Neckbreaker's defenses.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Uesugi avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Uesugi throws out a loose jab but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi misses with a few strikes there.
Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi.
Nice uppercut lands for Uesugi. That snapped Neckbreaker's head back.
Neckbreaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Uesugi blocks it.
Uesugi scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi with the counter takedown but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Neckbreaker.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi cracks Neckbreaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Uesugi moves out of range as Neckbreaker strikes.
Neckbreaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Uesugi takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Uesugi catches Neckbreaker right on the button with a cross.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker digs a good body shot into Uesugi's ribs.
Uesugi throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neckbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Uesugi's belly button to the back.
Neckbreaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Uesugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Uesugi! But no joy.
Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to the nose.
Uesugi swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Uesugi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neckbreaker stops Uesugi from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
Neckbreaker prevents Uesugi from getting back to his feet.
Uesugi keeping full guard, as Neckbreaker tries to pass.
Uesugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neckbreaker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neckbreaker looking to pass the guard.
Neckbreaker wants to control from the top but Uesugi keeps moving.
Uesugi looking for a guillotine here but Neckbreaker defends easily.
Neckbreaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Uesugi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Uesugi can't keep his opponent in guard - Neckbreaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neckbreaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Uesugi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neckbreaker is taking a breather. Uesugi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
Neckbreaker is pressing down on Uesugi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uesugi is holding on for now.
Neckbreaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uesugi keeps working.
Uesugi actively working from the bottom here.
Neckbreaker controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Uesugi moves forwards but Neckbreaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Uesugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker feinted with a counter takedown.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uesugi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Uesugi ducks right into an uppercut from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker cracks Uesugi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Neckbreaker moves into range and clinches up with Uesugi.
Uesugi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Uesugi throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a double jab.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Uesugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Uesugi does no damage.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Uesugi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No joy there for Uesugi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uesugi throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping right.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neckbreaker catches Uesugi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Neckbreaker's head but Neckbreaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neckbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Neckbreaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uesugi slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Uesugi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker lands a really nice looking cross but Uesugi seems unphased.
Uesugi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Uesugi throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neckbreaker throws out the jab.
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Uesugi's body.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uesugi pinned against the cage. Uesugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Uesugi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Neckbreaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neckbreaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Uesugi is just out of range.
Neckbreaker throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi misses the jab.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Neckbreaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uesugi pinned against the cage. Uesugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neckbreaker jabs at Uesugi's body.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a body shot.
Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses the jab.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Uesugi moves forwards but Neckbreaker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neckbreaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Neckbreaker showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uesugi looking for submissions off his back.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Neckbreaker is controlling well.
Neckbreaker controlling the action here.
Uesugi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Uesugi is staying active underneath Neckbreaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Uesugi wants to get back to his feet.
Uesugi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Uesugi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neckbreaker is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slammy Neckbreaker clearly takes that round.
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.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Uesugi swinging wildly here.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uesugi sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
A punch lands to the side of Uesugi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Uesugi tries to counter it with a takedown but Neckbreaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut
and Neckbreaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uesugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Neckbreaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uesugi in his tracks.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Uesugi misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker is looking to clinch.
Donk. Neckbreaker catches Uesugi right on the button with a cross.
Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neckbreaker manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uesugi moves away.
It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker lands a really nice looking cross but Uesugi seems unphased.
Uesugi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neckbreaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uesugi counters with a straight right hand.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Neckbreaker is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Slammy Neckbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uesugi, as that shot connected.
Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Neckbreaker's hands.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Neckbreaker misses its intended target.
Uesugi scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
A big left from Neckbreaker misses.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neckbreaker slips a jab from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut. Uesugi saw that one coming.
Uesugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uesugi throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Uesugi lands a really nice looking cross but Neckbreaker seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker connects with a right hand. Uesugi shakes it off.
Uesugi's corner calls for a 1-2. Uesugi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uesugi misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uesugi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Neckbreaker scrambles back to his feet.
Neckbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Uesugi there.
Uesugi digs a good body shot into Neckbreaker's ribs.
Uesugi slips a jab from Neckbreaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uesugi. Uesugi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Neckbreaker in his tracks.
Neckbreaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Neckbreaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Uesugi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Neckbreaker's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker misses with a straight left.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker dips to his left and cracks Uesugi with an uppercut!
Neckbreaker tries to clinch but Uesugi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker looks to land a right hand but Uesugi moved out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi looks to land a left hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook.
Uesugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Neckbreaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uesugi doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker lands a jab to Uesugi's midsection.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uesugi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi lands a glancing blow to the side of Neckbreaker's head.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Uesugi moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Neckbreaker there.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
Uesugi throws out a counter right but Neckbreaker avoids it with no problem.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neckbreaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Uesugi avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi scores with a jab. Neckbreaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uesugi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Nice straight punches there by Neckbreaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi lands the left hand.
Uesugi lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker takes one to the chin there.
Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Neckbreaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neckbreaker moves away.
Neckbreaker cracks Uesugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uesugi slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Neckbreaker scores with a jab. Uesugi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uesugi looks to land a right hand but Neckbreaker moved out of range.
Neckbreaker lands with a shot to the body.
Neckbreaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Uesugi circles away.
Uesugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uesugi throws a jab when Neckbreaker was well out of range.
Kagekatsu Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neckbreaker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Uesugi's head but Uesugi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Uesugi.
Neckbreaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Uesugi is quick to defend against it.
Neckbreaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uesugi looks to land a combination but Neckbreaker avoids it well.
Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Neckbreaker.
No luck for Neckbreaker with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Neckbreaker finds it's target.
Uesugi looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.
Neckbreaker moves into the clinch.
Neckbreaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Neckbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neckbreaker tries to work over Uesugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neckbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker lands with a left to the head.
Uesugi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Uesugi blocks an uppercut.
Uesugi lands an uppercut.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker misses with some punches.
Uesugi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Neckbreaker.
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 Slammy Neckbreaker.
Well Neckbreaker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slammy Neckbreaker!
Slammy Neckbreaker is the new lightweight champion!
Slammy Neckbreaker 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.
The defeated Kagekatsu Uesugi had this to say: 'I retire. Some Grumpy Bastard told me this day would come.... What a wise man.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 124 p4p, 78 weight class) and Henrique Gusmao (ranked 15 p4p, 10 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henrique Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gusmao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbosa under the eye.
Gusmao scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Gusmao.
Gusmao lands the left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gusmao. Barbosa shrugs it off though.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gusmao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gusmao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbosa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gusmao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gusmao checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gusmao was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Barbosa cracks Gusmao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barbosa throws a right hand that Gusmao ducks under and follows up with a left that Gusmao also avoids with ease.
Gusmao is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gusmao. Gusmao obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gusmao moves away.
Gusmao tries to clinch up.
Barbosa misses with a right hand
and Gusmao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barbosa gets through Gusmao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gusmao just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barbosa's brow.
Gusmao misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa 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.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusmao lands an elbow inside that Barbosa shrugs off.
Gusmao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gusmao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Barbosa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
Barbosa looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gusmao as Barbosa tries to tie him up.
Barbosa can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Barbosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gusmao is keeping busy.
Gusmao pushes Barbosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands a right hand.
Gusmao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa is trying to break free.
Gusmao misses with some punches.
Barbosa tries a body shot but Gusmao blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbosa.
Gusmao told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A short right from Gusmao on the inside.
Barbosa avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusmao.
Barbosa misses with some punches.
Gusmao can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbosa.
Barbosa can't find room to land a body shot as Gusmao controls the action.
Barbosa prevents a body shot from Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a right hand.
Barbosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gusmaos head.
Barbosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gusmao swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Gusmao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gusmao tries to counter with a clinch but Barbosa shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao with a nice calf kick.
Gusmao throws out a powerful jab.
Gusmao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Gusmao blocks a jab.
Gusmao throws out a counter right but Barbosa avoids it with no problem.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gusmao jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
Gusmao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gusmao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Gusmao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gusmao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gusmao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gusmao with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gusmao.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao misses with a leg kick.
Gusmao connects with a solid leg kick.
Gusmao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Gusmao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barbosa 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.
Jab, jab by Barbosa - just one landing.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa digs a good body shot into Gusmao's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa walks into a jab.
Gusmao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gusmao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barbosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao dominated that round.
That's time! Barbosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barbosa tries to work over Gusmao's front leg with a kick but Gusmao checks it.
Gusmao throws a head kick that misses.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut.
Gusmao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gusmao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Gusmao.
Gusmao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Gusmao looks to land a left hand but Barbosa moved out of range nicely.
Barbosa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gusmao punishes Barbosa's body with a nice straight punch.
Gusmao slips under a jab from Barbosa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbosa momentarily.
Gusmao thows a body kick. Barbosa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Barbosa. That snapped Gusmao's head back.
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!
Barbosa throws a body kick that misses
and Gusmao counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gusmao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Gusmao tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Barbosa. Those never looked like landing.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Barbosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barbosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gusmao can pounce on him.
Gusmao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gusmao there.
A good leg kick by Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbosa has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gusmao. Barbosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gusmao thumps Barbosa with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gusmao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gusmao lands a head shot.
Gusmao misses with a straight left.
Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gusmao moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Gusmao connects with an inside leg kick.
Gusmao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick lands for Gusmao.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao 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.
Gusmao lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
Barbosa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbosa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gusmao.
Gusmao tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Gusmao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao jabs Barbosa right on the nose. Barbosa blinks but takes it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Gusmao.
Gusmao thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Gusmao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henrique Gusmao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gusmao tries to clinch up.
Gusmao tests Barbosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Barbosa is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barbosa.
Gusmao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
Gusmao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gusmao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbosa's head backwards.
Barbosa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gusmao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gusmao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Barbosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Gusmao feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
Gusmao defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Gusmao.
Gusmao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gusmao.
Gusmao cracks Barbosa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gusmao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barbosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbosa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gusmao counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Barbosa tries to move into range but Gusmao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henrique Gusmao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gusmao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barbosa wants to land a leg kick but Gusmao is out of range.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gusmao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gusmao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gusmao scores with the left hand. Barbosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but Gusmao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gusmao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gusmao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barbosa.
Gusmao was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gusmao misses with a low kick as Barbosa jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Barbosa.
Gusmao is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Gusmao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbosa.
As Gusmao backs away, Barbosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Gusmao.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Gusmao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbosa checks a low kick from Gusmao.
Gusmao works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Barbosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gusmao scores with a hook to the body. Barbosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gusmao scores with a jab.
Gusmao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa defending well as Gusmao loads up on a big left hand.
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Gusmao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Edson Bidon Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henrique Gusmao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbosa's sensitive parts.
Gusmao wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gusmao wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Gusmao moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
Gusmao misses with a low kick.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gusmao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Gusmao.
Gusmao throws a hook but Barbosa avoids it easily.
Gusmao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gusmao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gusmao moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbosa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Gusmao's head but Gusmao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao scores with a leg kick.
Gusmao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gusmao throws a lazy right hand but Barbosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gusmao jabs Barbosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gusmao.
Gusmao lands a nice shot to the body.
Gusmao misses with a jab to the body
and Barbosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barbosa throws a body punch but Gusmao moves out of range.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gusmao misses with a hook.
Gusmao tries to clinch but Barbosa is having none of it.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Gusmao avoided it.
Gusmao scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from Gusmao.
Barbosa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gusmao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gusmao misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Barbosa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gusmao scores with a jab to the head.
Gusmao is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
That kick from Gusmao tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gusmao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gusmao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
Barbosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gusmao with the inside leg kick.
Gusmao looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Gusmao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrique Gusmao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gusmao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrique Gusmao!
Henrique Gusmao 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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