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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dammon (ranked 7259 p4p, 22070 weight class) and Stipe Velasquez (ranked 643 p4p, 687 weight class). Velasquez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: OC Guns, by The Offspring. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 37 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stipe Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Velasquez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dammon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velasquez.
Dammon tries to counter with a takedown but Velasquez is quick to defend against it.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Dammon is out of range.
Dammon tries to counter with a takedown but Velasquez is quick to defend against it.
Velasquez takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Dammon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Velasquez sprawls and moves away.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Dammon avoids nicely.
Velasquez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Velasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dammon.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Dammon is out of range.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dammon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dammon dodges the punch combination from Velasquez.
Dammon slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Dammon attempts a counter takedown but Velasquez avoids it well and moves away.
Dammon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Dammon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Velasquez feints a jab promting Dammon to slip. Velasquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dammon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Velasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dammon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dammon prevents Velasquez from standing back up.
Velasquez kicks Dammon off and gets back to his feet.
Velasquez lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dammon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dammon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Dammon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Velasquez throws a combination. Dammon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Velasquez connects with a body shot.
Velasquez takes a swing at Dammon's ribcage but misses.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez throws a hook to the side of Dammon's head but Dammon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dammon takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dammon backs up against the cage.
Dammon slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Dammon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dammon moves forwards but Velasquez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Velasquez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matt Dammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Velasquez drops Dammon with a nice combination! Velasquez dives into Dammon's guard, looking to finish!
 Dammon is rocked!
Velasquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dammon feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Dammon avoids them all with ease.
Velasquez lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dammon goes down and covers up as Velasquez starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stipe Velasquez!
During a confident post fight interview, Stipe Velasquez 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 3229 p4p, 2511 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 297 p4p, 246 weight class). Brah's entrance music is Dropped by Smoke Serpent. A fine choice. Sitsongrit has chosen ศึกษานารี - LABANOON as his entrance music. Showtime Sitsongrit has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgy Brah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Brah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Brah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brah has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
Brah 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.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Brah's head to control his posture.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brah manages to get himself to full guard.
Brah keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Brah is retaining full guard.
Brah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brah looking for a triangle here. Sitsongrit is fighting it but it looks tight! Brah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sitsongrit is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edgy Brah!
During a confident post fight interview, Edgy Brah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Showtime Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Out with Bolsonaro!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lu Wai Ping (ranked 1296 p4p, 1820 weight class) and Crush Bandicoot (ranked 145 p4p, 192 weight class). Crush Bandicoot 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Wai Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Bandicoot finds it's target.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wai Ping misses the target.
Lu Wai Ping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wai Ping moves away from the strike by Bandicoot.
Wai Ping wants to slow Bandicoot down by chopping away at his legs.
Wai Ping paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wai Ping slips under a jab from Bandicoot.
Wai Ping lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wai Ping tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandicoot was well out of range. Poor timing from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping lands a really nice looking cross but Bandicoot seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wai Ping, as that shot connected.
Wai Ping throws an off balance right hand
and Bandicoot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping tries to land a leg kick but Bandicoot saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Bandicoot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bandicoot misses the body punch
and Wai Ping counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wai Ping swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandicoot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandicoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wai Ping throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandicoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wai Ping.
Bandicoot swinging wildly here.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wai Ping throws an overhand right that lands on Bandicoot's shoulder, as Bandicoot tries to avoid the shot.
Wai Ping cracks Bandicoot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wai Ping throws a shot from downtown. Bandicoot moves away and avoids it.
Wai Ping misses with a hook. Bandicoot ducked under it nicely.
Bandicoot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wai Ping.
Bandicoot looks to land a right hand but Wai Ping moved out of range.
Wai Ping showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandicoot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandicoot. Wai Ping does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wai Ping looks to land a body kick but Bandicoot moved away.
Bandicoot ducks under a wild hook from Wai Ping.
Bandicoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wai Ping was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wai Ping can pounce on him.
Bandicoot checks the leg kick.
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai Ping ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Bandicoot misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Wai Ping tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wai Ping slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandicoot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wai Ping getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wai Ping throws a low kick but Bandicoot moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping misses with an uppercut
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wai Ping lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bandicoot's sensitive parts.
Wai Ping darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandicoot cracks Wai Ping with a good jab.
Wai Ping is rocked!
Wai Ping misses with a body kick.
Bandicoot throws out a counter right but Wai Ping avoids it with no problem.
Oh Wai Ping is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandicoot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wai Ping manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wai Ping fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bandicoot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wai Ping throws a body kick that misses
and Bandicoot counters with a big right hand! Oh Wai Ping is in trouble here! Bandicoot follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crush Bandicoot!
A relieved looking Crush Bandicoot thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Lu Wai Ping stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train hard and win fans '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sampson Shain (ranked 1871 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 224 p4p, 153 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sampson Shain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Shain.
Shain scores with a hook to the body. Curtis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shain misses with a hook.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Shain feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Shain swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis has closed the distance and engaged Shain in a clinch.
Shain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Curtis or not.
Shain lands with a short shot to the head.
Curtis avoiding damage as Shain throws knees to the body.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Shain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shain misses with some punches.
Shain throws a head punch that misses.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Curtis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shain struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Shain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis rushes Shain and presses him up against the cage.
Shain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Shain blocks an uppercut.
Shain swings wildly with an uppercut but Curtis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curtis is defending well for now.
Shain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis trying to stall but Shain improves his position.
Curtis prevents a body shot from Shain.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Shain.
Shain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shain misses with some punches.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Curtis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Curtis to work.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Curtis dodges an elbow strike from Shain.
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Curtis told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Shain misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Shain.
 It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curtis avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Curtis.
Curtis pushes Shain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.
Shain throws a punch but it's blocked by Curtis.
Shain pushes off an throws an elbow but Curtis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Curtis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shain backwards.
Shain landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shain as Curtis tries to tie him up.
Curtis manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis throws the left hand but Shain avoids the punch easily.
Shain defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
Curtis throws a jab when Shain was well out of range.
Curtis connects with a leg kick.
Shain misses with a head kick.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shain.
Curtis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shain misses with a wild body shot.
Shain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shain working Curtis over with knees to the body.
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Curtis.
Shain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Curtis.
Curtis tries a body shot but Shain blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Shain.
Shain missing with knees to the body.
Curtis swings wildly with an uppercut but Shain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shain throws a poor cross that misses
and Shain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shain moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Curtis.
Shain looking to throw knees to the head but Curtis is blocking nicely.
Shain being controlled against the cage.
Shain misses with an elbow over the top.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Shain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Curtis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curtis.
Shain has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curtis misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Shain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darry Curtis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Curtis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shain lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis tries a head kick but it misses.
Shain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Shain.
Shain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shain moves away.
Shain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Shain moves away and avoids it.
Sampson Shain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis lands a leg kick that knocks Shain off balance momentarily.
Shain throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Curtis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shain.
A big right from Shain misses.
Shain misses with a head kick.
Curtis misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis connects with a jab.
Shain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis lands a nice hook to Shain's body. Shain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curtis slips a straight right by Shain.
Shain throws a leg kick but Curtis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curtis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Shain throws a leg kick but Curtis moved away.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Shain.
Shain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Curtis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shain. Shain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Sampson Shain has been cut.
Shain cracks Curtis with a good jab.
Curtis thuds a left hand into Shain's body.
Shain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shain misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shain is looking to clinch but Curtis is avoiding it.
Shain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Shain is just out of range.
Shain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Nice defenses there by Shain.
Curtis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darry Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
Shain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shain scrambles back to his feet.
Curtis throws a one two combo.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Shain is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Shain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shain walks straight into a right hand from Curtis - that's dropped him! Curtis jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shain from any more punishment! Shain complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is my last shot! I'm coming for that title Harry! Watch out! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Action Bastard (ranked 505 p4p, 2155 weight class) and Caio Bottura (ranked 69 p4p, 221 weight class). Bastard comes into the arena with Japanese And Lovely - Jucifer blaring out of the sound system. Bottura has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Action Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bastard jabs at Bottura's body.
We've been informed that Bottura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bastard lands a right hook to the body.
Bastard throws a jab when Bottura was well out of range.
Bastard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bastard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bottura down.
Bottura tries to improve position but can't.
Bastard takes a little break here. Bottura wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bottura manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bastard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bastard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bottura wants to free his trapped foot but Bastard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bastard is refusing to be controlled, as Bottura sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura is looking to advance position but Bastard won't allow it.
Bottura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bastard is just riding it out for now. Bottura eventually gives up the hold.
Bastard gets full guard.
Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bottura is looking to work some ground and pound but Bastard has wrist control.
Bottura wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastard working for a triangle but Bottura defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Bottura from controlling successfully.
Bottura stays in close to Bastard's body and controls the position.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bottura preventing the sweep.
Bastard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bottura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bottura with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bottura pushes down on Bastard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bottura throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
Bastard controlling the position well.
Bottura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bottura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bastard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bottura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bastard sees it coming and defends easily.
Bottura is looking to advance position but Bastard won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bastard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bastard controls Bottura momentarily but Bottura frees himself.
Bottura won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
Bastard has his foot on Bottura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bottura works his way back into a safe position though.
Bottura wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard trying to keep a closed guard but Bottura is proving a slippery customer.
Bottura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bottura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Bottura drops back looking for a leg! Bastard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bastard manages to kick Bottura off! Bottura jumps back into Bastard's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Action Bastard dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Bottura ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bottura.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Bastard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bottura did well to prevent Bastard getting side control.
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. Bastard connects with a nice short shot to Bottura's temple.
Bottura trying to hold on to Bastard's head to control him but Bastard postures up.
Bastard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bottura tries to roll over but Bastard keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bottura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bastard defends well.
Bottura has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bastard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bottura has tightened it up now! Bastard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caio Bottura made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Burnham (ranked 1688 p4p, 1495 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 96 p4p, 80 weight class). Burnham comes into the arena with All Star Chuck Taylors blaring out of the sound system. One Fortythree has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lester Burnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Fortythree lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burnham doesn't seem phased though.
Fortythree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortythree gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Burnham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fortythree managing to control the position.
Burnham wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is keeping the position.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham is stalling in the full guard.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree looking to control.
Fortythree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burnham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortythree manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burnham manages to get himself to full guard.
Burnham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fortythree defends well.
Fortythree seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnham throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fortythree uses it to pass to side control.
Fortythree wants to control but Burnham is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnham tries to buck Fortythree off but Fortythree is having none of it.
Burnham is working hard here to advance position.
Fortythree tries to advance to mount but Burnham denies him.
Burnham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burnham takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck for Burnham with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortythree stuffs the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Burnham.
Burnham appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
Burnham tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Burnham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burnham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Burnham gets the takedown into side control.
Burnham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Burnham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burnham trying to control the action but Fortythree is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Fortythree's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fortythree is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burnham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burnham's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree tries to get the hooks in deep but Burnham pushed the leg off.
Burnham is trying to break free.
Fortythree controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Burnham's face He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fortythree is looking to control Burnham but Burnham is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Burnham tries to roll but Fortythree sticks to his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree controlling from the back.
Fortythree is hanging on to Burnham's back as he tries to escape.
Burnham turns into Fortythree and is now in his guard.
Burnham throwing strikes from guard but Fortythree blocks nicely.
Burnham working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnham postures up in Fortythree's guard and throws a big left but Fortythree blocks it.
Burnham wants to control from the top but Fortythree keeps moving.
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Fortythree gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fortythree controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortythree trying to control but Burnham is working from the bottom.
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.
Fortythree avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burnham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fortythree is aware though and is defending well.
Burnham seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Burnham working for a triangle but Fortythree defends it easily.
Burnham looking for a guillotine here but Fortythree defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but One Fortythree will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Burnham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burnham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortythree clinches with his opponent.
Burnham blocks an uppercut.
Burnham throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Fortythree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortythree tries a body shot but Burnham blocks it.
Burnham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Burnham has a couple of punches blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortythree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree prevents a body shot from Burnham.
Burnham is trying to drag Fortythree to the mat but Fortythree just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Burnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortythree lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burnham or not.
Fortythree pushes Burnham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burnham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Burnham misses with a body punch.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Burnham's head.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
Fortythree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burnham scores with a shot to the side of Fortythree's head.
Fortythree tries to work over Burnham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Fortythree.
Burnham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fortythree prevents it.
Burnham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortythree backwards.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burnham is rocked!
Fortythree lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Burnham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnham lands a right hand.
Fortythree scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Fortythree.
Burnham is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Burnham tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lester Burnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree blocks an uppercut.
Burnham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burnham wants to take the fight to the mat but Fortythree manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burnham tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortythree lands a body punch.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Burnham tries a body shot but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
Fortythree lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortythree lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Burnham.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Fortythree works on Burnham's body with a couple of short punches.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burnham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortythree pushes Burnham against the cage. Fortythree is working some dirty boxing. Fortythree pushes off with a quick right hook! Burnham goes down! Burnham tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fortythree moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortythree!
Jumping up and down and very excited, One Fortythree waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivit's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Zoid (ranked 1540 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 178 p4p, 136 weight class). Sven Svensson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Zoid misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Zoid throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoid. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoid misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Zoid misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoid catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Svensson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zoid.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Svensson checks a leg kick.
Zoid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Svensson throws a lazy right hand but Zoid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid sizes up Svensson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
We've been told by Zoid's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zoid misses the jab.
Svensson blocks a jab.
Zoid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
A nice side step and Svensson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.
Svensson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Zoid drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Svensson follows Zoid to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
In his post fight interview, Sven Svensson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tan Zan (ranked 228 p4p, 383 weight class) and Mattias Lundgren (ranked 33 p4p, 60 weight class). Tan Zan 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mattias Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
Lundgren has a takedown stuffed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lundgren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Lundgren wants to counter with a clinch but Zan pushes him away.
Lundgren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lundgren takes a shot to the head.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Lundgren avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lundgren controls his hands.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Zan won't allow it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan tries to work over Lundgren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lundgren jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.
Lundgren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zan is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren wants to take a breather but Zan is having none of it.
Zan pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control.
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Zan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan!
Lundgren looking for a guillotine from mount but Zan is having none of it.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lundgren wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lundgren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundgren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle. Ooooh, that looks tight Zan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zan and Lundgren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well.
Lundgren misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lundgren taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lundgren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zan tries to buck Lundgren off but Lundgren is having none of it.
Zan prevents Lundgren from improving position.
Lundgren taking a break here but Zan is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundgren on the ground.
Zan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.
Lundgren wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lundgren.
Lundgren looking to ground and pound but Zan is blocking nicely.
Zan tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Zan wants to control but Lundgren is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zan closes the distance and clinches.
Zan tries to work over Lundgren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lundgren has Zan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zan digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan cracks Lundgren with a nice body shot.
Lundgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zan prevents it.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Good body shot from Zan.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Lundgren can't get the takedown.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan pushes Lundgren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Zan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan is working Lundgren over against the cage.
Zan pushes Lundgren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
 Lundgren is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Lundgren is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Zan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lundgren seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lundgrens head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Zan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Lundgren takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan pushes Lundgren against the cage. Zan is working some dirty boxing. Zan pushes off with a quick right hook! Lundgren goes down! Lundgren tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Alyoshin (ranked 123 p4p, 136 weight class) and Karim Johnson (ranked 20 p4p, 23 weight class). Alyoshin comes into the arena with Video killed the radio star blaring out of the sound system. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Don't say nuthin'. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grant Alyoshin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Alyoshin's leg but Alyoshin calmly moves out of range.
Alyoshin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alyoshin loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alyoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alyoshin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alyoshin walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Alyoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alyoshin's knee momentarily.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Alyoshin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Alyoshin counters with a nice body kick.
Alyoshin defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Alyoshin lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Alyoshin takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
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!
Alyoshin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Alyoshin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Alyoshin misses the target.
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alyoshin sprawling to the canvas! Alyoshin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?!
It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Alyoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alyoshin scores with a body shot.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Alyoshin is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alyoshin counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Alyoshin blocks the low kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alyoshin counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alyoshin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson sizes up Alyoshin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alyoshin connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Johnson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alyoshin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Alyoshin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Alyoshin does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alyoshin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
A big right from Johnson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Alyoshin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alyoshin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
A big right from Alyoshin misses.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alyoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Alyoshin's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alyoshin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson thumps Alyoshin with a low kick.
Alyoshin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alyoshin misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Johnson! Alyoshin is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new heavyweight champion!
Karim Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 49 p4p, 129 weight class) and Johnny Lydon (ranked 11 p4p, 24 weight class). Kuwabara comes to the cage accompanied by Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Lydon has chosen Queen - Don't Stop Me Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Lydon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Lydon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Lydon throws a shot to the body.
Lydon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lydon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Lydon dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Lydon uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lydon avoids the body shot from Kuwabara.
Lydon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kuwabara closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lydon to the mat! Lydon manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuwabara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lydon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kuwabara, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon wants to control from the top but Kuwabara keeps moving.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuwabara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lydon manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lydon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lydon has escaped and now he's on top!
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lydon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lydon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kuwabara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lydon trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom.
Lydon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kuwabara is proving hard to escape from.
Lydon trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom.
Kuwabara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lydon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lydon stands up from Kuwabara's guard - Lydon perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lydon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Kuwabara looks to land a right hand but Lydon moved out of range.
Kuwabara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lydon circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lydon! But no joy.
Kuwabara lands a lovely overhand right.
Lydon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuwabara.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lydon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuwabara, as that shot connected.
Kuwabara cracks Lydon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lydon punishes Kuwabara's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Lydon as Kuwabara shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lydon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon misses with a wild body shot.
Lydon with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon dodges the punch combination from Kuwabara.
A jab from Lydon misses.
Kuwabara shoots in and bounces Lydon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lydon has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kuwabara has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kuwabara throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydon.
Lydon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lydon loads up on a big right hand but Kuwabara slips the punch.
Kuwabara tries to counter by clinching up but Lydon breaks away and moves out of range.
Lydon throws a leg kick that misses.
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Lydon with an uppercut!
It looks like Kuwabara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lydon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuwabara counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lydon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lydon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lydon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuwabara to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuwabara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lydon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuwabara checks a low kick from Lydon.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Lydon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuwabara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lydon misses with a body shot
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lydon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuwabara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Lydon strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon connects with the punch.
Lydon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuwabara finds it's way round the side to connect with Lydon's head.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lydon misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Johnny Lydon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lydon slips a jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lydon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Lydon catches Kuwabara right on the button with a cross.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Lydon moves out of range.
That kick from Lydon tenderised Kuwabara's leg. Kuwabara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lydon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lydon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon staying out of range there.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Lydon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lydon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Lydon lands.
Lydon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuwabara.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
A big left from Lydon misses.
Lydon throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Lydon misses.
Lydon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Lydon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lydon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lydon throws a body punch but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lydon misses with a wild body shot.
Lydon is looking to land body kicks.
Lydon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lydon takes one to the chin there.
Kuwabara tries to clinch
and Lydon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lydon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuwabara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Lydon.
Lydon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara drives through with a takedown into Lydon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lydon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Lydon in his guard.
Lydon trying to control but Kuwabara is working from the bottom.
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lydon escapes and throws Kuwabara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lydon landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lydon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lydon lands with a nice body punch.
Lydon tests Kuwabara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lydon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lydon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuwabara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuwabara fails with the takedown.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a few strikes there.
Lydon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Lydon avoids it easily.
Kuwabara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuwabara there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up
and Lydon counters with a thumping low kick.
Lydon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lydon throws a shot from downtown. Kuwabara moves away and avoids it.
Lydon throws a right hand that misses
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Lydon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a hook.
Jab from Kuwabara.
Lydon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Lydon connects with a looping right hand.
Lydon throws a leg kick but Kuwabara checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lydon defending well as Kuwabara loads up on a big left hand.
Lydon moves out of range as Kuwabara strikes.
Lydon looks to land a combination but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Kuwabara. Beautiful body shot.
Kuwabara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lydon finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuwabara's head.
Kuwabara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lydon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lydon throws a leg kick but Kuwabara moved away.
Kuwabara tries to clinch up.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Kuwabara scores with a takedown into Lydon's guard.
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lydon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lydon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lydon!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is not content to let Lydon control the position.
Lydon stands up and beckons Kuwabara to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Lydon.
Kuwabara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon throws a body kick that misses.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Lydon misses with a low kick.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Lydon moves away
and Kuwabara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lydon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lydon scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuwabara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lydon scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuwabara blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lydon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kuwabara blocks a leg kick.
Lydon tries to work over Kuwabara's front leg with a kick but Kuwabara checks it.
Lydon lands with a shot to the body.
Lydon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lydon throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Lydon looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuwabara is just out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
Kuwabara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuwabara was well out of range. Poor timing from Lydon.
Lydon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lydon with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kuwabara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lydon throws a low kick but Kuwabara avoids it.
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Lydon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lydon. Kuwabara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lydon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lydon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuwabara.
Lydon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuwabara moves away.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Lydon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lydon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lydon moves away.
Lydon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Lydon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuwabara connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lydon. Lydon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lydon throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuwabara digs a good body shot into Lydon's ribs.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot that snaps Lydon's head back.
Lydon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lydon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lydon punishes Kuwabara's body with a nice straight punch.
Lydon scores with a punch to the head.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Lydon strikes.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Lydon blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Lydon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuwabara misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lydon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lydon connects with a looping right hand.
Johnny Lydon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Kuwabara with a nice cross.
Kuwabara misses with an uppercut
and Lydon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lydon.
Lydon connects with the punch.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Lydon's body.
Lydon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Lydon moves out of range.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lydon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lydon.
Lydon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lydon lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuwabara off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lydon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lydon connects with a leg kick.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lydon at a distance.
Lydon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kuwabaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lydon misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuwabara or perhaps it was just good defense by Lydon, which made it look bad.
A big left from Kuwabara misses.
Lydon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuwabara with a body shot.
Kuwabara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lydon's waist but Lydon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuwabara off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Johnny Lydon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lydon misses with an uppercut. Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Lydon swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a left hand
and Lydon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lydon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Lydon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Kuwabara blocks the low kick.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuwabara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydon with a hook.
Lydon misses with a hook
and Kuwabara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydon manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara darts in looking for a takedown but Lydon gets double underhooks and turns Kuwabara into the cage.
Lydon working aggressively here.
Kuwabara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lydon looks for the body kick but Kuwabara saw that one coming.
Kuwabara slips under a jab from Lydon.
Lydon throws a right hand that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Lydon misses.
Kuwabara wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lydon throws a sloppy head kick and Kuwabara moves out of range easily.
Lydon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Lydon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Lydon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lydon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lydon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara moves out of range of the body kick from Lydon.
Kuwabara is looking to counter punch.
Lydon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lydon on the side of the head.
Kuwabara staying out of range there.
Kuwabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lydon.
Kuwabara lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lydon lands with a right hand.
Kuwabara checks a leg kick.
Lydon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lydon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kuwabara defending well as Lydon loads up on a big left hand.
Kuwabara throwing a counter right hand but Lydon manages to avoid it.
Kuwabara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara with a jab.
A punch combination from Kuwabara misses.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lydon is looking to chop away at Kuwabara's legs.
Kuwabara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lydon slips a straight right by Kuwabara.
Lydon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lydon loads up on a big right hand but Kuwabara slips the punch.
Lydon misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lydon.
Lydon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lydon takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lydon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the side of Lydon's head but Lydon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lydon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A right-left combo lands from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara wants to clinch up but Lydon keeps it at a distance.
Lydon lands with a straight right. Kuwabara didn't see that one coming.
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!
Lydon cracks Kuwabara with a good jab.
Lydon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuwabara throws out the jab.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Lydon misses with a double jab.
Lydon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Lydon.
I've got Lydon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lydon!
Johnny Lydon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Johnny Lydon stared into the camera and said 'and thanks for sparring partners at the Hell Warriors Gym!'.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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