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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 3940 p4p, 4853 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 402 p4p, 477 weight class). Hjoervarsson comes to the cage accompanied by The Only. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjoervarsson misses with an uppercut. Meyer saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Meyer.
 It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer throws a counter combo.
Meyer misses with a wild combination.
Meyer instigates a clinch.
Hjoervarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Meyer has double underhooks.
Meyer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hjoervarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hjoervarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjoervarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hjoervarsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hjoervarsson is trying to push Meyer away but Meyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hjoervarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjoervarsson looks to throw a body kick
so Meyer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meyer trying to control but Hjoervarsson is working from the bottom.
Meyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hjoervarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hjoervarsson backwards.
Meyer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjoervarsson tries to break free but Meyer pushes him back against the cage.
Hjoervarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hjoervarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer is working for takedown but Hjoervarsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Hjoervarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer misses with a hook to the body
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer avoids the head kick by Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meyer has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut lands for Meyer. That snapped Hjoervarsson's head back.
Hjoervarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hjoervarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hjoervarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hjoervarsson throws a hook to the side of Meyer's head but Meyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hjoervarsson instigates a clinch.
Meyer manages to pull guard.
Meyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer wants to stand but Hjoervarsson is controlling the position.
Meyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hjoervarsson gets to his feet. Meyer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Meyer misses with a takedown attempt - Hjoervarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Hjoervarsson scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hjoervarsson cracks Meyer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Meyer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hjoervarsson finish him?
 Meyer is rocked!
 It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Meyer staying out of range there.
Meyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hjoervarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Hjoervarsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyer circles away.
Meyer throws a counter combo.
Hjoervarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hjoervarsson throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Hjoervarsson gets a clinch.
Hjoervarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meyer avoids it.
Hjoervarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Meyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hjoervarsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
Hjoervarsson lands a big head kick that sends Meyer to the canvas! Hjoervarsson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson very nearly forgot to thank The Dirty Needle Project amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Sebastian Mountbatten Dillinger (ranked 2388 p4p, 2182 weight class) and John Amery (ranked 263 p4p, 243 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Amery was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lord Sebastian Mountbatten Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountbatten Dillinger lands a nice shot that snaps Amery's head back.
It looks like John Amery has been cut.
Amery shoots in looking for a takedown but Mountbatten Dillinger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Amery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountbatten Dillinger is looking to counter punch.
Amery looks for a takedown but Mountbatten Dillinger sprawls well.
Mountbatten Dillinger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amery gets the takedown into side control.
Amery tries for a kimura but Mountbatten Dillinger is defending well.
Amery goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mountbatten Dillinger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amery's guard! Nice work there by Mountbatten Dillinger!
Mountbatten Dillinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amery has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mountbatten Dillinger has managed to get both his arms back between Amery's legs - danger averted.
Mountbatten Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Amery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mountbatten Dillinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mountbatten Dillinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amery is looking for a triangle but Mountbatten Dillinger pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mountbatten Dillinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountbatten Dillinger trying to control but Amery is working from the bottom.
Amery has his feet on Mountbatten Dillinger's thighs here. He's pushed Mountbatten Dillinger off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mountbatten Dillinger screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Amery!
After winning the bout, John Amery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klahan Metharom (ranked 2077 p4p, 2279 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 104 p4p, 113 weight class). Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah as his entrance music. Klahan Metharom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klahan Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Metharom digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Metharom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Metharom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller cracks Metharom with a good jab.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Metharom settles back down.
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller slips a nice elbow through Metharom's hands, connecting with Metharom's forehead.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Metharom is trying to stand.
Metharom tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller thows a huge punch but Metharom dodges it nicely.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metharom looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is working for a kimura but Metharom is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Metharom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Metharom's temple.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metharom keeps working.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Metharom is looking to escape.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Metharom misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Metharom is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom gets back to full guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Metharom.
Metharom wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metharom is keeping the position for now.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metharom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miller is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
As Miller looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Metharom didn't expect that.
Metharom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miller passes Metharom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Metharom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Metharom is working away.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Metharom is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Metharom defends it.
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Metharom flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
Metharom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Metharom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metharom is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metharom defends it easily.
Metharom stands up and waves to Miller to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom lands a head shot.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Metharom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries for a takedown but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Metharom throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom is trying to get back to his feet.
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Metharom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Metharom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metharom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!
Metharom has Miller's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Metharom. That one must have hurt.
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 Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metharom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metharom's waist but Metharom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Metharom throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom connects with a leg kick.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metharom is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is pressing down on Metharom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metharom is holding on for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Metharom tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom is looking to escape.
Metharom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metharom is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Metharom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Metharom is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands up over Metharom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metharom gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller winds up and cracks Metharom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Miller working Metharom over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metharom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Ken Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller is looking for a triangle but Metharom pushes his legs off easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael MP (ranked 3490 p4p, 4079 weight class) and Johnny Drama (ranked 362 p4p, 412 weight class). Drama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Vicious White Kids No Lip. Michael MP could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Drama's chin.
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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 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MP moves away from the strike by Drama.
MP shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. MP showed some decent athleticism there.
MP is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if MP is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MP looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama wants to improve his position but MP is controlling well.
Drama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MP will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MP missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MP stalling.
MP not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MP controlling the pace.
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.
MP seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drama for as long as he can get away with.
Drama is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Still in half guard, MP seems content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for MP with that takedown attempt.
MP misses with a takedown attempt - Drama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Drama throws a counter combo.
Drama loads up on a big right hand but MP slips the punch.
MP dives in and scores a takedown into Drama's guard.
MP is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Drama is trying to keep MP in close.
MP throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drama is adopting a defensive guard.
MP missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MP lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MP's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drama keeping full guard, as MP tries to pass.
Drama keeping moving, preventing MP from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MP dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MP displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drama throws out the jab.
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
Drama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MP.
Drama misses with the combination.
MP throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drama was covering up waiting for the punch and MP finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MP trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Drama manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
MP is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MP pulls Drama in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drama won't allow MP to sweep him here.
MP looking to control.
Drama wants to get up but he can't break MP's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
MP tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MP is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drama wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of MP's closed guard. He's half up but MP has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! MP pivots and extends the arm, Drama falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by MP! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael MP!
Michael MP really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sydney Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Johnson (ranked 2488 p4p, 2325 weight class) and Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 329 p4p, 304 weight class). Gamzatov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Entrance Song. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Gamzatov moved out of range.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gamzatov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gamzatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamzatov off to one side.
Gamzatov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tries to sprawl but Gamzatov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gamzatov is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Gamzatov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gamzatov on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Gamzatov is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson tries to kick Gamzatov off but Gamzatov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Gamzatov in his half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Gamzatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gamzatov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Gamzatov eventually gives up the hold.
Gamzatov stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Gamzatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gamzatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Gamzatov sits in half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Gamzatov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Johnson defend it? Gamzatov steps over the head and cranks it - Johnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gamzatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gamzat Gamzatov!
A pretty intense looking Gamzat Gamzatov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 2460 p4p, 3099 weight class) and Ralphie White (ranked 326 p4p, 399 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White misses with a body shot
and Knuckles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
Knuckles looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
White throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knuckles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
White throws a head kick but Knuckles moves out of range.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Knuckles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knuckles looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
White throws a good cross that connects.
Knuckles walks into a straight right hand from White.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knuckles.
Knuckles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by White.
A jab from White misses.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a half hearted mid kick.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from White.
White throws a body kick that misses.
Knuckles misses with an attempted mid kick.
White scores with a body shot.
White jabs at Knuckles's body.
White works the jab nicely.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knuckles tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knuckles to the ground. Knuckles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knuckles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
White with the inside leg kick.
Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Knuckles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knuckles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knuckles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knuckles lands with a nice body punch.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Knuckles moves out of range of the body kick from White.
White cracks a nice hook into Knuckles's ribs.
Knuckles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. White checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knuckles looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White lands a jab to Knuckles's midsection.
White misses with a wild body shot.
As White backs away, Knuckles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knuckles throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Good shot there by White.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a hook to the side of Knuckles's head but Knuckles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Knuckles counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knuckles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
That kick from Knuckles tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie White dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
White with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Knuckles blocks a jab.
Knuckles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
Knuckles tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White looks to land a right hand but Knuckles moved out of range.
Knuckles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
White misses with an uppercut. Knuckles saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a low kick, looking for Knuckles's leg but Knuckles calmly moves out of range.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Knuckles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobby Knuckles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White is breathing heavily.
Knuckles swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
White throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Ralphie White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knuckles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White misses with a right hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
White throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles is looking to counter with a body kick.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knuckles. White shrugs it off though.
Knuckles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White slips a straight right by Knuckles.
Knuckles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knuckles misses with a body shot.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knuckles will feel that in the morning.
White walks into a left hand.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Knuckles moves out of range easily.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Knuckles counters with a nice body shot.
Bobby Knuckles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralphie White.
Nice body kick from White.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Knuckles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
White misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a low kick, right behind White 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
White lands with a slapping head kick.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from White.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.
Knuckles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Knuckles.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knuckles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knuckles.
White motions for Knuckles to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knuckles quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from White.
Knuckles cracks White with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knuckles throws the kick towards the body but White avoids it.
White misses with a left hand
enabling Knuckles to counter with a crisp jab.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White looks for a takedown but Knuckles sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
White misses with a straight left.
Knuckles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
White misses with a body shot.
Knuckles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
White checks the leg kick.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Knuckles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Excellent takedown into side control there by White.
Knuckles sneaks out the side door and pushes White away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles avoids the head kick by White.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knuckles.
A little feinted left hand from Knuckles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands with a cross.
Knuckles clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knuckles wants to land a leg kick but White is out of range.
Knuckles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knuckles moves away.
Knuckles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Knuckles.
Nice defenses there by Knuckles.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knuckles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as White blocks the leg kick.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for White with that takedown attempt.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into White's body.
Knuckles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knuckles half committed to a counter leg kick.
White misses with a body shot
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick.
Knuckles moves away from the strike by White.
Knuckles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Knuckles throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
White misses with a body shot.
Knuckles misses with a low kick.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knuckles ducks under a wild hook from White.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knuckles.
Knuckles thuds his shin into the meat of White's side.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Knuckles is just out of range.
Knuckles throws a leg kick which misses White's front leg but catches the back leg as White tries to avoid it.
Knuckles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
White shoots in for a takedown but Knuckles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Knuckles counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Knuckles lands.
Knuckles throws a front kick aimed at White's knee but White avoids it well.
White scores with a jab.
Knuckles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White throws a lazy head kick
and Knuckles counters with a nice body kick.
White misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knuckles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knuckles scoring well with a low kick there.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knuckles lands with a cross.
White is rocked!
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Knuckles!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Knuckles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Larkin (ranked 630 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 78 p4p, 157 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin connects with a high kick.
Larkin walks into a left hand.
Menezes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menezes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menezes lands in his opponent's guard.
Menezes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Larkin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Menezes has Larkin in his guard.
Larkin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Larkin throwing strikes from guard but Menezes blocks nicely.
Larkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menezes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Menezes is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin stands and throws Menezes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Larkin scores with punches from side control.
Larkin wants to control but Menezes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Larkin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Larkin lands a heavy elbow.
Larkin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Menezes is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Larkin lands a big shot there that rocks Menezes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Menezes gets back to half guard.
Menezes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larkin defends well.
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Larkin passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin wants to control but Menezes is keeping him busy.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Menezes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larkin winds up and cracks Menezes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larkin connects with a nice short shot to Menezes's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Larkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Menezes is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menezes looking for submissions off his back.
Larkin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Menezes throws out a powerful jab.
Menezes slips under a jab from Larkin.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Larkin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Larkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menezes works Larkin's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menezes. Larkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menezes can do to turn this around?
Menezes thuds a left hand into Larkin's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes slips under a jab.
A big right from Menezes misses.
Menezes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Menezes.
Larkin cracks Menezes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Menezes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Arthur Menezes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Larkin.
Menezes lands a nice hook to Larkin's body. Larkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Menezes avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Donnie Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Larkin as Menezes shoots in.
Menezes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Larkin rather than just go for the knockout.
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Menezes with a jab.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Menezes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Larkin swivels and escapes.
Menezes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menezes.
Larkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menezes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larkin gets back to full guard.
Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin is trying to keep Menezes in close.
Menezes trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Menezes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larkin trying to control the position.
Larkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menezes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menezes postures up.
Larkin wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
Menezes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menezes with a nice cross.
Larkin lands with a shot to the body.
Larkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Larkin gets tackled into the cage by Menezes. Menezes maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Larkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Donnie Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Menezes lands a jab to Larkin's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Menezes. That snapped Larkin's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Larkin.
Menezes cracks Larkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menezes defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin lands with an overhand left.
Larkin throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larkin. Larkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Menezes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Larkin looks for the body kick but Menezes saw that one coming.
Larkin takes a swing at Menezes's ribcage but misses.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Larkin defends it nicely.
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Menezes fails with the takedown.
Menezes connects with the punch.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menezes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Larkin thuds his right hand into Menezes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Menezes moves away from the strike by Larkin.
Larkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menezes scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin cracks Menezes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Menezes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larkin's head.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Larkin shows good takedown defense.
Donnie Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Menezes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin throws a nice head kick!
Menezes takes a swing at Larkin's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Larkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Menezes blocks a head kick by Larkin.
Larkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menezes finds it's way round the side to connect with Larkin's head.
Menezes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Larkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Menezes connects with a looping right hand.
Larkin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Larkin wants it to stay on the feet.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Menezes does it's job there.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menezes moves away.
Menezes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Decent striking displayed by Menezes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes lands a jab to the nose.
Larkin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Menezes scores with the left hand. Larkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Menezes with a nice cross.
Larkin lands a head shot.
Menezes lands a slapping body shot.
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larkin defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Larkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menezes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin throws a head kick but Menezes moves out of range.
Jab by Menezes.
Larkin keeps the fight on the outside.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Menezes.
A head kick misses from Larkin.
Menezes feints the counter takedown.
Larkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menezes at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Larkin enables Menezes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Larkin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Menezes slips nicely into half guard.
Menezes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larkin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menezes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is refusing to be controlled, as Menezes sits in half guard.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Menezes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Menezes stalling.
Larkin is in trouble now - Menezes has advanced to mount!
Menezes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larkin is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Menezes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Larkin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larkin and Menezes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Menezes trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Menezes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Larkin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Menezes's guard! Nice work there by Larkin!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthur Menezes.
I think Menezes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donnie Larkin!
Donnie Larkin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 261 p4p, 990 weight class) and Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 36 p4p, 142 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jempsa working away.
Bizihwaile is looking for a sweep.
Jempsa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bizihwaile 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.
Bizihwaile is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jempsa connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizihwaile is trying to work for a sweep but Jempsa has mounted him!
Bizihwaile wants to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
Jempsa dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount.
Bizihwaile keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
Jempsa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bizihwaile tries to lock up and control but Jempsa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bizihwaile is trying desperately to improve position.
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jempsa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Bizihwaile is squirming around nicely.
Bizihwaile tries to hold on but Jempsa pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaile is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa avoids the attempt from Bizihwaile to control.
Jempsa throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jempsa looking to finish Bizihwaile with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bizihwaile!
Jempsa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jempsa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bizihwaile because Jempsa loaded up on that one.
Bizihwaile is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bizihwaile sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bizihwaile keeps working.
Bizihwaile actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile taking some punishment here, with Jempsa in his half guard.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Bizihwaile is a slippery customer.
Jempsa is taking a breather. Bizihwaile 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.
Jempsa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bizihwaile is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jempsa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa is looking to stall here but Bizihwaile recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated 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.
Jempsa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A control attempt from Bizihwaile but he's now mounted!
Jempsa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bizihwaile can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jempsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jempsa unloads with some shots from mount but Bizihwaile bucks and avoids them well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa lands a big shot there that rocks Bizihwaile but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jempsa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaile is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jempsa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bizihwaile is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bizihwaile regains half guard.
Jempsa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bizihwaile's head.
Jempsa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konichiwa Jempsa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bizihwaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bizihwaile trying to control from the bottom.
Jempsa stalling away here and it's allowed Bizihwaile to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile looking to control.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bizihwaile will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bizihwaile lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jempsa is wriggling around but Bizihwaile manages to pass to half guard.
Jempsa wants to improve his position but Bizihwaile is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile controlling the action here.
Jempsa wants to improve his position but Bizihwaile is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa wants to get back to full guard but Bizihwaile has mounted him!
Jempsa tries to hold on but Bizihwaile pushes him away.
Bizihwaile controlling the pace for now.
Jempsa can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jempsa is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jempsa slips under a jab from Bizihwaile.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.
Jempsa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jempsa lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jempsa is defended easily by Bizihwaile.
Bizihwaile swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bizihwaile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizihwaile wants it to stay on the feet.
Penkosip Bizihwaile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konichiwa Jempsa.
Bizihwaile lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa slips a straight right by Bizihwaile.
Jempsa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizihwaile tries to avoid it but Jempsa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizihwaile to the ground. Bizihwaile escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Bizihwaile tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jempsa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jempsa goes for a double leg but Bizihwaile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bizihwaile continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bizihwaile counters with a crisp one two that drops Jempsa! Bizihwaile thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jempsa to his feet! Jempsa is in big trouble!
Jempsa is rocked!
Bizihwaile throws an overhand right that drops Jempsa like a sack of potatoes! Bizihwaile dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
Penkosip Bizihwaile decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Jun (ranked 1203 p4p, 719 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 65 p4p, 39 weight class). Asai has chosen Dragon as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhang Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asai , pushing him back against the cage.
Asai misses with some punches.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of Asai 's head.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asai backwards.
Jun working aggressively here.
Jun tries to pull guard but Asai won't allow it.
Jun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jun misses with the head strike.
Jun jumps guard but Asai stands there with Jun around his waist. Jun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Jun misses.
Asai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asai throws a hook but Jun blocks it.
Asai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jun tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Jun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jun somewhat.
Jun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhang Jun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Jun is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jun. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai is looking to slow Jun down with leg kicks.
Jun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jun working aggressively here.
Asai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asai to keep the fight standing.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Asai .
Jun throws a head punch that misses.
Asai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Asai tries a body shot but Jun blocks it.
Asai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jun is breathing heavily.
Asai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Jun controls the action.
Asai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jun looks for a takedown but Asai sprawls well.
Asai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jun.
Asai takes one to the side of the head.
Asai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jun shoots in and drives through. Asai sprawls well.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
Jun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asai is looking to slow Jun down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai scores with a sloppy right hand. Jun should have avoided that one.
Asai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Asai misses with a two punch combination.
Asai misses with an uppercut. Jun saw that one coming.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Asai throws the left hand but Jun avoids the punch easily.
Jun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jun darts in trying to clinch
and Asai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asai .
Asai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jun.
Jun tries to clinch up but Asai circles away and keeps his distance.
Jun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Asai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asai lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Jun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asai 's guard.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jun trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jun working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jun blocks the body kick.
Jun closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asai circles away.
Asai scores with the left hand. Jun knows he should have avoided that one.
Asai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jun.
Jun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asai lands a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Asai enables Jun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Asai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun landing some decent shots from guard.
Jun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jun scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Jun stands up over Asai , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jun has gone for a leg lock! Asai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jun's guard.
Jun is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Asai defends well.
Asai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun is adopting a defensive guard.
Jun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asai is one step ahead there.
Asai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jun is keeping the position for now.
Jun working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Asai has passed into half guard!
Jun has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jun pushes a forearm under Asai 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Asai is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhang Jun!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zhang Jun made sure he mentioned SynCity Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Yoshihiro Asai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juraj Divisek (ranked 433 p4p, 434 weight class) and Ryan Landry (ranked 64 p4p, 65 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juraj Divisek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Landry!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divisek scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Divisek moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Divisek scores with a body shot.
Divisek with the inside leg kick.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Landry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Divisek lands a slapping body shot.
Landry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Divisek under the eye.
Divisek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Landry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Landry misses with a straight right.
Divisek tries a low kick but Landry avoids it.
Landry throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
Divisek throws a good cross that connects.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
Divisek throws a solid leg kick but Landry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Divisek.
Landry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry walks into a stiff left hand from Divisek.
A solid body kick from Divisek.
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Divisek loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Landry slips under a jab.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Landry throws a hook but Divisek blocks it.
Divisek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Landry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Divisek.
Landry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Divisek throws a good cross that connects.
Divisek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Divisek jabs at Landry's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
Landry digs a good hook to Divisek's body.
Divisek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Divisek misses the target.
Divisek lands a nice hook to Landry's body. Landry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek is looking to wear down Landry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Divisek is predictable there
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Divisek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Landry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Landry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Divisek scores with a shot to the body.
Landry throws a body punch but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Landry takes one to the side of the head.
Divisek jabs at Landry's body.
Landry moves out of range as Divisek strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek looks to throw the jab but Landry is out of range.
Landry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Divisek wants to land a leg kick but Landry is out of range.
Divisek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Landry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body. Landry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Divisek thumps Landry with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Divisek.
A nice side step and Landry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Divisek connects with a solid leg kick.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Divisek throws out the jab.
Divisek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Landry.
Landry throws a head kick but Divisek moves out of range.
Divisek throws a leg kick
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landry cracks Divisek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Landry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Divisek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek is looking to clinch but Landry is avoiding it.
Divisek misses with a body shot
and Landry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Divisek darts in trying to clinch
and Landry counters with a crisp right hand that drops Divisek! Landry lets Divisek back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Divisek is rocked!
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Divisek lands a nice hook to Landry's body. Landry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Divisek connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek lands with a cross.
Divisek checks a low kick from Landry.
Divisek is looking to counter with a body kick.
Divisek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Landry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Landry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Divisek lands a jab to Landry's midsection.
Divisek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Divisek misses the jab.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Divisek tries to score with a low kick but Landry moves his leg out of the way.
Divisek lands a right hook to the body.
Landry takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Landry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek stuns Landry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Landry can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick from Divisek, right into the meat of the thigh.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Landry as he checks the leg kick.
Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Divisek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Landry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Divisek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Divisek misses with a straight right.
Divisek throws a good cross that connects.
Divisek misses with a hook
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Divisek throws a sloppy body shot
and Landry counters with a nice uppercut.
Divisek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Landry counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Divisek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Divisek throws a low kick, looking for Landry's leg but Landry calmly moves out of range.
Landry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Divisek with a body shot.
Divisek seems to have got his legs back now.
Divisek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Landry is out of range and Divisek settles back down.
Landry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Landry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Landry moves out of range as Divisek throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Divisek takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Landry misses its intended target.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry slips a straight right by Divisek.
A little jabbing left from Landry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Divisek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Landry.
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 leg kick by Divisek.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Divisek manages to avoid it.
Divisek looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Divisek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Divisek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Divisek swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
Divisek just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Divisek wants to land a leg kick but Landry is out of range.
Landry throws out a counter right but Divisek avoids it with no problem.
Divisek misses with a shot to the body
and Landry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Divisek scores with a decent looking hook.
Landry might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Divisek scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Divisek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Landry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Divisek throws a big shot that misses.
Divisek misses with a looping right.
Landry unleashes a big counter combination but Divisek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Landry might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Divisek has got the better of the exchanges.
Divisek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Divisek lands a leg kick that knocks Landry off balance momentarily.
Divisek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Divisek misses with a shot to the body
and Landry counters with a straight right hand.
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Landry walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Landry misses.
Landry walks into a straight right hand from Divisek.
Good standup being displayed there by Landry as he connects with a hook.
Divisek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Landry's head backwards.
Divisek feints and then cracks Landry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landry down.
Divisek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Landry misses the body punch
and Landry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Divisek thows a leg kick but Landry checks it
and Landry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Divisek misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Landry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Divisek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Divisek throws a big shot that misses.
Landry looks to land a right hand but Divisek moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Good shot there by Divisek.
Landry 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.
Divisek jabs Landry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Landry throws a leg kick but Divisek checks it.
No joy there for Landry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Landry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Divisek jabs Landry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Divisek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Landry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landry looks to throw the jab but Divisek is out of range.
Divisek loads up on a big right hand but Landry slips the punch.
Landry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Landry does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divisek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landry.
Divisek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Divisek feints and then cracks Landry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Landry down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Divisek.
Divisek swings away with a body shot that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Landry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Divisek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Divisek throws a poor cross that misses
and Landry counters with a good low kick that Divisek was not able to check.
Landry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Divisek connects with a solid leg kick.
Divisek motions for Landry to come forward. Divisek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Divisek. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Divisek.
Juraj Divisek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landry takes a swing at Divisek's ribcage but misses.
Divisek thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Landry misses.
Divisek takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Divisek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Divisek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landry finds it's way round the side to connect with Divisek's head.
Landry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Divisek lands a nice looking body kick.
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
Divisek scores with a hook.
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
Landry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Divisek.
Landry lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divisek.
Divisek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Landry doesn't seem bothered though.
Landry lands a body shot.
Divisek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Landry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Divisek circles away quickly and effectively.
Crunch! Divisek slams his shin into Landry's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for Divisek.
Divisek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Divisek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Divisek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Landry.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Divisek throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
Landry is looking for the big counter here.
Divisek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Landry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divisek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Divisek connects with an inside leg kick.
Ryan Landry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Divisek throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Landry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Landry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Divisek throws a big shot that misses.
Landry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid body kick from Divisek.
A slow jab from Landry misses its intended target.
Divisek lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Divisek.
Divisek misses with a jab to the body
and Landry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Divisek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Landry doesn't seem bothered though.
Divisek throws out a loose jab but Landry uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Landry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juraj Divisek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Divisek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juraj Divisek!
Juraj Divisek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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