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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elazar Shalit (ranked 1418 p4p, 1546 weight class) and Vasilios Megalos (ranked 156 p4p, 168 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 10 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elazar Shalit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasilios Megalos!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Megalos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Shalit throwing a counter right hand but Megalos manages to avoid it.
Shalit lands a jab to the head.
Megalos cracks Shalit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Megalos tries to clinch up.
Megalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Megalos clobbers Shalit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Megalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shalit misses with a hook
and Megalos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Megalos blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Megalos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shalit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shalit swings widly with a right hand
and Megalos counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Megalos dips to his left and cracks Shalit with an uppercut!
Megalos misses with a body punch
and Shalit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Megalos misses with a right hand
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Megalos is rocked!
Shalit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Megalos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Megalos throws a body kick that misses.
Shalit throws a chopping leg kick but Megalos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice side step and Megalos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shalit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shalit blocks a jab.
Megalos missing with a left hand there. Shalit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
Shalit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shalit misses with a straight left.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Megalos's shoulder, as Megalos tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Shalit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Megalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Megalos throws a hook but Shalit avoids it easily.
Shalit tried to counter with a leg kick but Megalos avoided it.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shalit.
Shalit lands with a good body shot.
Megalos throws a wild body kick that Shalit sees coming a mile off.
Shalit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shalit on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Megalos throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos wants to clinch.
Shalit moves out of range of the body kick from Megalos.
Megalos throws a jab when Shalit was well out of range.
Shalit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Megalos just manages to avoid it.
Shalit looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
Shalit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Megalos.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Megalos, as that shot connected.
Megalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shalit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Megalos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Megalos misses.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shalit slips a straight right by Megalos.
Megalos tries to clinch but Shalit moves away
and Shalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Megalos blocks the body kick.
Megalos misses with a lunging right hand
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Megalos has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shalit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Megalos lands a jab to the head.
Shalit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shalit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Megalos tries to clinch up but Shalit circles away and keeps his distance.
Shalit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos lands a slapping body shot.
Megalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shalit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Shalit catches Megalos right on the button with a cross.
Megalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Shalit finish him?
Shalit throws a hook to the side of Megalos's head but Megalos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shalit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shalit moves out of range as Megalos throws a body kick.
Shalit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shalit throws an off balance right hand
letting Megalos counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shalit cracks Megalos with a hook to the temple - Megalos is on wobbly legs here! Shalit swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Megalos falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Shalit wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elazar Shalit!
During a confident post fight interview, Elazar Shalit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 634 p4p, 849 weight class) and Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 74 p4p, 104 weight class). Yamaguchi has chosen Yama Yama as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kai Yamaguchi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamaguchi's sensitive parts.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches.
Reinikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Yamaguchi.
A short right from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen blocking some punches.
Reinikainen manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a sloppy head kick and Reinikainen moves out of range easily.
Yamaguchi connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reinikainen lands with a straight right. Yamaguchi didn't see that one coming.
Reinikainen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamaguchi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Reinikainen manages to move to mount!
Yamaguchi is working to get back to half guard.
Yamaguchi tries to lock up and control but Reinikainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reinikainen tries to control but Yamaguchi wriggling away.
Yamaguchi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yamaguchi wants to improve his position but Reinikainen is controlling well.
Yamaguchi is still trying to improve position.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yamaguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamaguchi trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reinikainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yamaguchi is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reinikainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reinikainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reinikainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamaguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yamaguchi keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamaguchi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reinikainen distracts Yamaguchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reinikainen preventing the sweep.
Reinikainen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Yamaguchi's face as Reinikainen controls the position.
Yamaguchi is trying to get back to half guard.
Yamaguchi wants to get back to his feet.
Reinikainen throws a strike aimed at the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi avoids it well.
Yamaguchi tries to bench press Reinikainen off him but Reinikainen keeps the position.
Reinikainen working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen working the body and head with strikes.
Reinikainen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reinikainen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reinikainen prevents Yamaguchi from escaping the position.
Yamaguchi is trying to improve his position.
Reinikainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamaguchi keeps working.
Reinikainen lands a few punches from side control.
Reinikainen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reinikainen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reinikainen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Yamaguchi is avoiding damage well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artturi Reinikainen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yamaguchi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yamaguchi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reinikainen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A short right from Reinikainen on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reinikainen's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reinikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamaguchi on the side of the head.
Yamaguchi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi swings for the body but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reinikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Yamaguchi, looking for a takedown. Reinikainen pushes Yamaguchi against the cage but Yamaguchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reinikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamaguchi in his tracks.
Yamaguchi throws a chopping leg kick but Reinikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reinikainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamaguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yamaguchi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamaguchi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yamaguchi is thwarting Reinikainen's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reinikainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reinikainen working a defensive guard here.
Yamaguchi looking to pass the guard.
Reinikainen being controlled here, momentarily.
Reinikainen wants to sweep here but Yamaguchi controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reinikainen pulls Yamaguchi in to control the position.
Reinikainen keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamaguchi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reinikainen trying to control from the bottom.
Reinikainen won't allow Yamaguchi to pass to mount.
Yamaguchi wants to control but Reinikainen is keeping him busy.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yamaguchi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Artturi Reinikainen is winning the standup battle so far.
Reinikainen cracks Yamaguchi with an open hand slap.
Kai Yamaguchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Reinikainen avoids them all with ease.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yamaguchi momentarily.
Reinikainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses.
Reinikainen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yamaguchi sprawls and moves away.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamaguchi throws a series of punches but Reinikainen avoids them all with ease.
Reinikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yamaguchi misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen is looking to counter punch.
Reinikainen lands an overhand right.
Reinikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yamaguchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body. Reinikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Reinikainen tenderised Yamaguchi's leg. Yamaguchi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yamaguchi scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi lands a nice hook to Reinikainen's body. Reinikainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamaguchi's head backwards.
Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamaguchi throws a shot from downtown. Reinikainen moves away and avoids it.
Reinikainen lands with an overhand left.
Yamaguchi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reinikainen is defended easily by Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Reinikainen misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Reinikainen moves in looking to clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him off.
Yamaguchi with the inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi catches Reinikainen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reinikainen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yamaguchi's head.
Reinikainen lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reinikainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reinikainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yamaguchi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reinikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Yamaguchi's head.
Reinikainen wants to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
Nice straight punches there by Reinikainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reinikainen.
Yamaguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reinikainen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinikainen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reinikainen defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Reinikainen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reinikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yamaguchi.
A jab from Reinikainen finds it's way through Yamaguchi's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Reinikainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Reinikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Reinikainen scores with a three punch combo!
Yamaguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinikainen.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reinikainen fails to land the takedown.
Reinikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reinikainen slips under a jab.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reinikainen's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen ducks right into an uppercut from Yamaguchi.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reinikainen.
Yamaguchi connects with a jab.
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reinikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reinikainen's hands.
Reinikainen scores with a hook.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamaguchi is just out of range.
Reinikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi blocks a head kick by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reinikainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamaguchi thuds his right hand into Reinikainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamaguchi checks the leg kick.
Reinikainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reinikainen misses with a hook.
Reinikainen shoots and misses
and Reinikainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamaguchi tries to land a leg kick but Reinikainen saw it coming and moves away.
Reinikainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reinikainen throws a sloppy head kick and Yamaguchi moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamaguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yamaguchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamaguchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Artturi Reinikainen.
I think Reinikainen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artturi Reinikainen!
A less than humble Artturi Reinikainen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Martynov (ranked 1152 p4p, 1099 weight class) and Closet Case Conservative (ranked 127 p4p, 122 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Closet Case Conservative!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov avoids the body shot from Conservative.
Martynov misses with a right hand
and Conservative counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Conservative scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Martynov swings for the body but Conservative moves out of range.
Martynov moves out of range as Conservative throws a body kick.
Martynov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Conservative. Conservative obviously looking to wear him down.
Martynov takes a swing at Conservative's ribcage but misses.
Conservative looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Martynov clinches up against the cage.
Conservative lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conservative breaks from the clinch.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Martynov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martynov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conservative takes a jab right on the kisser.
Martynov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conservative unleashes a big counter combination but Martynov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martynov darts in and clinches Conservative up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conservative has a couple of punches blocked by Martynov.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Martynov.
Martynov throws a punch but it's blocked by Conservative.
Martynov tries a body shot but Conservative blocks it.
Conservative manages to break the clinch.
Martynov defending well as Conservative loads up on a big left hand.
Conservative throws the left hand but Martynov avoids the punch easily.
Martynov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Conservative takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martynov takes a swing at Conservative's ribcage but misses.
Martynov throws a sloppy body shot
and Conservative counters with a nice low kick that buckles Martynov's knee momentarily.
Martynov slips under a jab from Conservative.
Good shot there by Martynov.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Conservative.
Conservative is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martynov's corner calls for a 1-2. Martynov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conservative uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martynov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conservative.
Martynov throwing a counter right hand but Conservative manages to avoid it.
Conservative ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martynov moves away.
Conservative swinging wildly here.
Conservative tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martynov was well out of range. Poor timing from Conservative.
Martynov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Conservative's head backwards.
Martynov throws a poor cross that misses
and Conservative counters with a series of strikes. Martynov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martynov misses with a body shot.
Martynov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conservative was well out of range. Poor timing from Martynov.
Martynov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conservative avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov scores with a hook to the body. Conservative takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conservative slips a jab and a cross from Martynov.
Martynov swings for the body but Conservative moves out of range.
Conservative takes a jab right on the kisser.
Conservative misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conservative tries to land a front kick but Martynov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martynov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Conservative does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov takes one to the chin there.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Conservative responds with a good body kick, but Martynov manages to step out the way in time.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conservative.
Martynov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martynov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conservative.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Martynov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Conservative has had enough of the clinch but Martynov keeps him there for the moment.
Martynov throws an elbow that misses.
Conservative breaks from the clinch.
Conservative misses with a low kick.
Conservative slips a jab from Martynov.
Martynov throws a big shot that misses.
Conservative steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Conservative avoids the body shot from Martynov.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conservative manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conservative is looking for the big counter here.
Martynov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Conservative was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Martynov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conservative fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martynov is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conservative thuds a left hand into Martynov's body.
Martynov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Conservative misses with a straight right.
Conservative tries to keep at a distance but Martynov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Conservative manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martynov.
Martynov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Nice cross by Martynov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conservative in his tracks.
Conservative slips under a jab.
Martynov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conservative bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Conservative cracks a nice hook into Martynov's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov cracks Conservative with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Conservative misses.
Martynov throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Conservative misses.
Martynov lands with a hook. Conservative tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martynov connects with a body shot that sends Conservative's belly button to the back.
Martynov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martynov just misses with a punch to the body.
Conservative swats away the attempt to clinch by Martynov.
Mikhail Martynov is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conservative darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martynov misses with a looping right.
Conservative appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conservative dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Martynov lands a slapping body shot.
A left and a right from Martynov both land. Nice combination.
Martynov scores with a jab to the body.
Conservative throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Martynov.
Martynov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martynov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conservative looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conservative uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martynov.
A shot to the body from Martynov misses
and Conservative counters with a nice uppercut.
Martynov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martynov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conservative circles away quickly and effectively.
Martynov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conservative takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Conservative takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martynov misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Conservative's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martynov slips under a jab.
Conservative digs a good hook to Martynov's body.
Conservative thuds a left hand into Martynov's body.
Conservative keeps the fight on the outside.
Conservative scores with a hook.
Conservative rushes Martynov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Martynov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Conservative piles on the pressure and Martynov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Closet Case Conservative!
A victorious Closet Case Conservative thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Beukeboom (ranked 726 p4p, 689 weight class) and Wilfredo Wild (ranked 103 p4p, 96 weight class). Wild has chosen Cypress Hill - Trouble as his entrance music. Wilfredo Wild is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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28 - 16 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Wild!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wild moves away from the strike by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom fails to land with a series of punches.
Wild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wild misses with a low kick as Beukeboom jumps back.
Beukeboom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beukeboom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wild lands a head kick. Beukeboom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bill Beukeboom has been cut.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wild! But no joy.
Wild looks to throw the jab but Beukeboom is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beukeboom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom misses with a lunging right hand
and Beukeboom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Wild.
Beukeboom throws a body punch but Wild moves out of range.
Wild slips a jab from Beukeboom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild cracks Beukeboom with a good jab.
Bill Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wild moves out of range as Beukeboom strikes.
Wild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wild gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Wilfredo Wild has been cut.
Wild slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a looping right.
Beukeboom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wild counters with a straight right hand.
A cross from Wild lands.
Wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Wild tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Beukeboom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Beukeboom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the strikes.
Beukeboom throws a lazy uppercut
and Wild counters with a leg kick.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wild moves away.
Wild throws a counter combo.
Wild sizes up Beukeboom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beukeboom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wild throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
And Wild tries to counter it with a takedown but Beukeboom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beukeboom moves away.
Beukeboom throws a sloppy body shot
and Wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom misses with a left hand
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Beukeboom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom with a hook.
Wild getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Beukeboom throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Wild is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beukeboom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Wild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild misses with a right hand
and Beukeboom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wild blocks a jab.
Wild unleashes a big counter combination but Beukeboom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wild counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild wants to pass the guard but Beukeboom is keeping the position.
Beukeboom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wild is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beukeboom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wild on the ground.
Wild slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wild prevents Beukeboom from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfredo Wild dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wild misses with an uppercut. Beukeboom saw that one coming.
Beukeboom gets tackled into the cage by Wild. Wild maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wild creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wild lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Wild misses with some punches.
Wild misses with some punches.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Wild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beukeboom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wild.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beukeboom.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
Wild tries to circle away but Beukeboom has him pinned against the cage.
Wild fails to pull guard.
Beukeboom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild blocking some punches.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom misses with the head strike.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
Beukeboom cracks Wild with a nice body shot.
Beukeboom working aggressively here.
Wild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Wild jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beukeboom stopping the sweep attempt from Wild.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wild is trying to control the position but Beukeboom postures up.
Beukeboom tries to stand but Wild is controlling from the bottom.
Beukeboom controlling from the top position.
Beukeboom tries to stand but Wild is controlling from the bottom.
Beukeboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Wild is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilfredo Wild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Beukeboom.
And Wild tries to counter it with a takedown but Beukeboom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beukeboom missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wild throws a poor cross that misses
and Beukeboom counters with a straight right hand.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Beukeboom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Beukeboom thuds his right hand into Wild's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wild on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Wild tries to counter it with a takedown but Beukeboom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
Wild doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Beukeboom misses its intended target.
Wild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beukeboom misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Beukeboom misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beukeboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Beukeboom lands a really nice looking cross but Wild seems unphased.
Beukeboom throws a sloppy body shot
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws a jab when Wild was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bill Beukeboom will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wild misses.
Nice defenses there by Wild.
Donk. Wild catches Beukeboom right on the button with a cross.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Beukeboom's shoulder, as Beukeboom tries to avoid the shot.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wild.
Wild fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wild's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beukeboom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wild scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wild counters with a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Wild makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wild misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Wild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wild throws a body punch but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
A big left from Wild misses.
Beukeboom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wild walks into a jab.
Wild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
Wild ducks under a wild hook from Beukeboom.
Wild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Wild drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Beukeboom defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wild.
Beukeboom misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
Wild fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wild slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a jab to the body
and Wild counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beukeboom thinking.
Wild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from Beukeboom misses
and Beukeboom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild throws a body punch but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Beukeboom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wild counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wild moves away from the strike by Beukeboom.
Wild lunges at Beukeboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beukeboom's hand.
Beukeboom misses with a right hand
and Wild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Beukeboom is rocked!
Beukeboom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wild rattles Beukeboom with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Beukeboom tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Wild dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Beukeboom stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wilfredo Wild!
After winning the bout, Wilfredo Wild thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 581 p4p, 281 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 33 p4p, 17 weight class). Sagaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Takumi Sagaki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Objedkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Objedkov moves into the clinch.
Objedkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sagaki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sagaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Objedkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Objedkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Objedkov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Objedkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagaki breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sagaki swivels and escapes.
Sagaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Objedkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Objedkov misses.
Sagaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Objedkov under the eye.
Objedkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sagaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Objedkov checks it well.
Objedkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Objedkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Objedkov keeps moving.
Sagaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sagaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Objedkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Objedkov keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Objedkov is looking to sweep but instead, Sagaki has passed into half guard.
Objedkov gets full guard.
Objedkov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sagaki is one step ahead there.
Sagaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sagaki won't allow Objedkov to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Sagaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Objedkov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sagaki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Sagaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Objedkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Sagaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Objedkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Objedkov darts in looking for a takedown but Sagaki gets double underhooks and turns Objedkov into the cage.
Sagaki has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Objedkov uses from the top position.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Objedkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Objedkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sagaki's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki has control of Objedkov's left arm, preventing Objedkov from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Objedkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki 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.
Objedkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Sagaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sagaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Sagaki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Objedkov misses with a looping right.
Sagaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Objedkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A low kick from Sagaki is predictable there
and Objedkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Objedkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sagaki!
Sagaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sagaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki trying to control but Objedkov postures up.
Objedkov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sagaki to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagaki trying to control the position.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Objedkov stands up over Sagaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Objedkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Objedkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sagaki is trying to keep Objedkov in close.
Objedkov wants to control from the top but Sagaki keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is really struggling to control Sagaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Objedkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sagaki's head.
Objedkov stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.
Sagaki has momentary wrist control but Objedkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Objedkov from controlling successfully.
Objedkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sagaki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagaki, not yet.
Objedkov trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Objedkov checks it.
Objedkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Objedkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Objedkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
Objedkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov prevents Sagaki from improving his position.
Objedkov thows a huge punch but Sagaki dodges it nicely.
Objedkov thows a huge punch but Sagaki dodges it nicely.
Objedkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sagaki is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Objedkov.
Sagaki is refusing to be controlled, as Objedkov sits in half guard.
Sagaki gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Objedkov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Objedkov throws a shot to the body.
Sagaki throws a leg kick but Objedkov moved away.
Sagaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Objedkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Objedkov thuds his right hand into Sagaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Objedkov jabs Sagaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Objedkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sagaki!
Sergey Objedkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Objedkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Sagaki is defending well.
Objedkov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sagaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Objedkov's guard! Nice work there by Sagaki!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Objedkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Objedkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Objedkov controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Objedkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sagaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov advances to half guard.
Sagaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Objedkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sagaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Objedkov.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Objedkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sagaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Objedkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Objedkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Objedkov trying to control the action but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Sagaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Objedkov.
Sagaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Objedkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sagaki defending well though.
Objedkov wants to control but Sagaki is keeping him busy.
Sagaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Objedkov is working away from the top position though.
Objedkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki wants to get back to full guard.
Sagaki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sagaki is pressing down on Objedkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sagaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Objedkov has picked Sagaki up and slammed him! Sagaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Objedkov manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sagaki to see if he's OK.
Objedkov wants to control but Sagaki is keeping him busy.
Objedkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Objedkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Objedkov grinds an elbow into Sagaki's temple.
Sagaki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Objedkov's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Objedkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Objedkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Objedkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Objedkov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Objedkov!
Our winner, Sergey Objedkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toussaint Bissainthe (ranked 244 p4p, 289 weight class) and Jim Jones Jr (ranked 41 p4p, 49 weight class). Bissainthe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hoodoo Man Blues. Jones Jr has chosen The Brian Jonestown Massacre - Ballad of Jim Jones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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World class boxer
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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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toussaint Bissainthe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bissainthe cracks Jones Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jones Jr 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.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Jones Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bissainthe.
The fighters circling - Bissainthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Jones Jr misses.
Bissainthe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bissainthe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones Jr cracks Bissainthe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones Jr feints and as Bissainthe raises his hands in defense, Jones Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bissainthe is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones Jr preventing the sweep.
Bissainthe keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully.
Bissainthe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bissainthe trying to control the position here.
Jones Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe looking to control.
Jones Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Bissainthe keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Bissainthe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Bissainthe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones Jr tries for a takedown but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr wants to clinch.
Bissainthe missing with a left hand there. Jones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Jones Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
Jones Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones Jr checks the leg kick.
Bissainthe loads up on a big right hand but Jones Jr slips the punch.
Bissainthe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones Jr checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
Jones Jr moves forwards but Bissainthe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones Jr wants to clinch
enabling Bissainthe to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick.
Jones Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Bissainthe throws a body kick.
Bissainthe walks into a jab.
Bissainthe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bissainthe. Bissainthe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bissainthe.
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bissainthe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones Jr.
Jones Jr lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Jr tries to clinch up.
Bissainthe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bissainthe misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bissainthe backwards.
Jones Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones Jr tries to work over Bissainthe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones Jr lands a right hand.
Bissainthe working aggressively here.
Jones Jr blocks a body shot from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe breaks from the clinch.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bissainthe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bissainthe's head.
Bissainthe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jones Jr misses with a looping right.
Toussaint Bissainthe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Bissainthe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Bissainthe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bissainthe takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones Jr tries to land a leg kick but Bissainthe saw it coming and moves away.
Bissainthe lands with a nice body punch.
Jones Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bissainthe. Bissainthe obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones Jr looks to land a left hand but Bissainthe moved out of range nicely.
Crunch! Bissainthe slams his shin into Jones Jr's torso.
Jones Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bissainthe misses with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Jones Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones Jr.
Bissainthe with the inside leg kick.
Jones Jr throws out a loose jab but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Jones Jr coming out on top.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Jones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bissainthe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bissainthe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head.
Bissainthe throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Bissainthe scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bissainthe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bissainthe lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bissainthe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones Jr walks into a straight right hand from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toussaint Bissainthe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bissainthe looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
Jones Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bissainthe takes one to the side of the head.
Bissainthe's corner calls for a 1-2. Bissainthe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bissainthe lands a nice shot that snaps Jones Jr's head back.
Jones Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bissainthe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones Jr tries to clinch but Bissainthe is having none of it.
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones Jr is out of range.
Bissainthe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bissainthe keeps the fight on the outside.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr throws a hook but Bissainthe avoids it easily.
Jones Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe lands a front kick.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bissainthe's head backwards.
Jones Jr blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Bissainthe.
Jones Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bissainthe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones Jr scores with a jab. Bissainthe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe thows a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it
and Jones Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bissainthe is trying to get back to full guard.
Bissainthe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones Jr lands a couple of digs.
Bissainthe wants to sweep but no luck.
Bissainthe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bissainthe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bissainthe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bissainthe 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.
Bissainthe trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bissainthe trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Bissainthe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones Jr is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Jones Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Jones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Jones Jr cracks Bissainthe with an open hand slap.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the side of Bissainthe's head but Bissainthe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Good work by Jones Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Jones Jr lands a jab to Bissainthe's midsection.
Bissainthe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones Jr checks a leg kick.
Bissainthe misses with a straight left.
Bissainthe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Jr's shoulder, as Jones Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the body.
Bissainthe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr slips a jab from Bissainthe.
Jones Jr lands with an overhand left.
Bissainthe defending well as Jones Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Jones Jr misses the jab.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Bissainthe throws a body kick.
Jones Jr slips a jab from Bissainthe.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Bissainthe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bissainthe.
Jones Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bissainthe on the side of the head.
Jones Jr misses with a straight left.
Jones Jr blocks a leg kick.
Bissainthe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe wants to land a leg kick but Jones Jr is out of range.
Bissainthe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Jr.
Bissainthe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jones Jr defending well as Bissainthe loads up on a big left hand.
Bissainthe scores with a spinning back kick!
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Bissainthe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Bissainthe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Jones Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bissainthe.
Jones Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bissainthe motions for Jones Jr to come forward. Bissainthe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Bissainthe throws a solid leg kick but Jones Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bissainthe.
Jones Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones Jr swings for the body but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Jones Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Jones Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body kick from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bissainthe throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bissainthe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bissainthe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones Jr instigates a clinch.
Bissainthe can't find room to land a body shot as Jones Jr controls the action.
Bissainthe manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones Jr. Bissainthe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bissainthe misses with a straight right.
Jones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses.
Jones Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones Jr clinches.
Bissainthe digs a right hand into Jones Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones Jr's gas tank.
Bissainthe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Bissainthe. No joy for Jones Jr on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bissainthe.
Jones Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bissainthe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bissainthe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Bissainthe's head.
Jim Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr throws a shot to the body.
Jones Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bissainthe's shoulder, as Bissainthe tries to avoid the shot.
Jones Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Jones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bissainthe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bissainthe looks to land a right hand but Jones Jr moved out of range.
Jones Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones Jr checks a low kick from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bissainthe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bissainthe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bissainthe scores with a hook to the body. Jones Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bissainthe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toussaint Bissainthe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bissainthe takes one on the button.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toussaint Bissainthe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bissainthe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Bissainthe!
An out of breath Toussaint Bissainthe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Escobar (ranked 121 p4p, 199 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 15 p4p, 21 weight class). Diego Escobar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ephram Urani's chin.
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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 39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Urani misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Escobar.
Escobar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urani.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Urani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Urani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Urani avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Urani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani thows a leg kick but Escobar checks it
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Urani scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escobar moves away from the strike by Urani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Urani throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Urani throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Urani tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Urani looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Urani cracks Escobar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Urani avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Urani's shoulder, as Urani tries to avoid the shot.
Urani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urani throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar swings for the body but Urani moves out of range.
Urani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar throws a head kick but Urani moves out of range.
Urani throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Urani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urani doesn't seem phased though.
Urani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Urani is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urani doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Urani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Urani moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar connects with a high kick.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Urani had a free shot at his head there.
Urani cracks Escobar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Urani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Urani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Urani misses with a looping left.
Escobar lands with a right hand.
Escobar walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urani is out of range and Escobar settles back down.
Urani lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Escobar finds it's way through Urani's defenses.
Urani lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Escobar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Urani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urani has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
Urani misses with the combination.
Urani scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urani misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Urani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Urani looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Urani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Escobar lands a head shot.
Urani misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Diego Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Urani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
Urani swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Urani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escobar has got the better of the exchanges.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Urani.
Urani catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Urani scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Urani wants to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch position.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani misses with a hook.
Escobar throws a head kick but Urani moves out of range.
Urani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urani lands a big right hand that sends Escobar crashing to the mat! Urani stays standing though and waves Escobar back to his feet!
Escobar is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Urani.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Urani back into the cage.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Urani working aggressively here.
Urani dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Urani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
Urani is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar gets an underhook and turns Urani into the cage.
Urani is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Escobar tries a body shot but Urani blocks it.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Urani throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Urani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Urani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urani misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Urani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Urani.
Escobar tries a body shot but Urani blocks it.
Urani blocks a body shot from Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urani.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Urani stalls.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Urani blocking some punches.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Urani lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar tries a body shot but Urani blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Urani's belly button to the back.
Escobar cracks Urani with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
A jab from Urani misses.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Escobar.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar lands a head kick. Urani smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Urani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Urani wants to counter the offense by Escobar and move into the clinch position.
Urani connects with a crisp jab.
Urani blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Urani blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Urani lands with a shot to the body.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Escobar misses
and Urani counters by clinching up.
Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urani lands a shot to the body.
Urani can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Urani scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Urani.
Urani throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani slips under a jab from Escobar.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urani connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target.
Urani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Urani is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Escobar finds it's way through Urani's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Urani throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Urani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
A solid body kick from Urani.
Urani comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar throws the left hand but Urani avoids the punch easily.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Urani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urani misses with an uppercut.
Escobar slips a straight right by Urani.
Escobar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Urani.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Urani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urani tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Urani counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Urani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Urani throws a big shot that misses.
Urani shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Urani lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Urani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urani avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a body shot
and Urani makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Urani's ribs.
Urani misses with a body shot.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urani swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Urani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Urani.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani misses with a jab to the body
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
Urani misses with a hook.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urani scores with a nice strike.
Urani takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Urani throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Urani counters with a good, hard body kick but Escobar shrugs it off.
Urani takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Urani moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Diego Escobar.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Escobar!
After winning the bout, Diego Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latrobe Arundel (ranked 38 p4p, 152 weight class) and Archibald Knox (ranked 7 p4p, 21 weight class). Arundel's entrance music is Shook Ones. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latrobe Arundel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archibald Knox!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arundel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Latrobe Arundel has been cut.
A low kick from Arundel is predictable there
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Arundel was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arundel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Arundel lands with a shot to the body.
Arundel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Arundel's shoulder, as Arundel tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arundel manages to avoid it.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Arundel seems unphased.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arundel. Arundel obviously looking to wear him down.
Arundel throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Arundel only half commits.
Knox throws out a counter right but Arundel avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arundel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Arundel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Arundel tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Arundel saw that one coming.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Arundel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Arundel.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Knox tries to clinch but Arundel moves out of range.
Arundel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Knox checks a low kick from Arundel.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arundel. Arundel obviously looking to wear him down.
Arundel throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slapping body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Arundel cracks Knox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arundel lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arundel throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox scores with a nice right hand.
Arundel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arundel throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Arundel only half commits.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel misses with a left hand
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arundel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Arundel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arundel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arundel. That's going to slow Knox down.
Arundel checks a leg kick nicely.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arundel looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Arundel throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Arundel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arundel throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Arundel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arundel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Arundel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arundel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox misses with a hook.
Arundel throws a leg kick that misses.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Arundel is predictable there
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arundel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Arundel tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Arundel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Arundel counter with a right hand.
Arundel lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arundel takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arundel misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand.
Arundel is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arundel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arundel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arundel moves away from the strike by Knox.
A lazy left from Arundel finds it's target.
Arundel misses with a right hand
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arundel has time to react.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox cracks Arundel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arundel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Arundel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
It looked like Arundel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arundel throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arundel wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Arundel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Archibald Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arundel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Latrobe Arundel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arundel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Knox misses.
Arundel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Arundel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arundel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arundel lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arundel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Arundel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Arundel misses with a shot to the body
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arundel misses with a low kick.
Arundel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arundel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Arundel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arundel.
Arundel blocks a jab.
Arundel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox misses the jab.
Arundel connects with a jab.
Arundel misses with a body shot.
Arundel tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Knox slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arundel.
Arundel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arundel throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Knox.
A telegraphed right hand from Arundel misses the target.
Arundel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arundel connects with an inside leg kick.
Arundel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arundel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arundel throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Arundel throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Arundel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Arundel misses with a looping left.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arundel throws out the jab.
Arundel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arundel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Knox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A good leg kick by Arundel.
Arundel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arundel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arundel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arundel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Arundel's head.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Arundel slips the punch.
Arundel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Arundel slips the punch.
Arundel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knox. That did some damage!
Arundel misses with a straight left.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Arundel
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Arundel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox lands with a straight right. Arundel didn't see that one coming.
Knox works Arundel's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Archibald Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Latrobe Arundel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Arundel throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Knox tenderised Arundel's leg. Arundel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arundel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Arundel wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Arundel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Arundel saw that one coming.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arundel throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arundel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Arundel is just out of range.
Arundel moves out of range of the strikes.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Knox misses.
Arundel misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arundel looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Arundel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Arundel misses.
Arundel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arundel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Knox misses.
Arundel with the inside leg kick.
Arundel misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Arundel misses with a low kick.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Arundel throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Arundel counters with a nice body kick.
Archibald Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arundel takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arundel misses the shot to the body.
Knox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arundel is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arundel.
Arundel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Arundel lands with a nice body punch.
Arundel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arundel takes one to the side of the head.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arundel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arundel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knox steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Arundel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arundel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Arundel coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arundel. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arundel throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Knox tries to counter with a clinch but Arundel shakes him off and moves away.
Arundel looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Arundel misses with a lunging right hand
and Arundel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arundel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Arundel is just out of range.
A low kick from Arundel is predictable there
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Arundel keeps Knox at a distance using the push kick.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
As Knox backs away, Arundel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arundel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to move into range but Arundel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arundel swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
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!
Arundel throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a series of strikes. Arundel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Arundel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Arundel. That one must have hurt.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arundel.
Arundel throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Arundel misses with a leg kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Arundel's shoulder, as Arundel tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Arundel tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Latrobe Arundel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arundel takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archibald Knox.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archibald Knox!
Post fight, an emotional Archibald Knox said 'Switched it up , my manager is class, this guy was overrated - we r Convicted. Good night.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Graves (ranked 22 p4p, 79 weight class) and Roberto Duranto (ranked 3 p4p, 12 weight class). Graves comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 42 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick from Duranto, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Duranto 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.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick
and Duranto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duranto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duranto.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves connects with a body shot that sends Duranto's belly button to the back.
Duranto swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch but Duranto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Duranto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands a lovely overhand right.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto.
Graves throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Graves connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Roberto Duranto has been cut.
Duranto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Graves clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves is working Duranto over against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves has Duranto pressed against the cage, preventing Duranto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duranto lands a right hand.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Duranto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Duranto throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto scores with a hook.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Duranto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duranto cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Graves pushes Duranto up against the cage in a clinch.
Duranto is trying to break free.
Duranto avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
Duranto breaks the clinch.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duranto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duranto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Duranto circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Duranto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Duranto lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand.
Duranto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duranto throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duranto misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Duranto.
Duranto lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto sizes up Graves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duranto can do to turn this around?
Duranto swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duranto on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves misses with a hook
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Graves lands with a hook. Duranto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duranto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Duranto crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Duranto back to his feet!
Duranto is rocked!
Duranto misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a huge left! Duranto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Graves isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Duranto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Roli Poli (ranked 2 p4p, 31 weight class) and Aku Serronen (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roli Poli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Poli with a body shot.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Poli checks a low kick from Serronen.
Serronen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Poli tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen slips under a jab from Poli.
Serronen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Poli throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen thuds his shin into the meat of Poli's side.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a hook.
Serronen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serronen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Serronen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli lands with a cross.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a solid body kick.
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Poli misses.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Serronen backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Poli.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serronen thinking.
Poli works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Serronen.
A cross from Poli lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen scores with a punch to the head.
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
Serronen lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Poli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serronen.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Serronen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poli on the side of the head.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Poli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serronen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli motions for Serronen to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Poli checks a low kick from Serronen.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Serronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen scores with a spinning back kick!
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Poli tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poli checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serronen. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli ducks right into an uppercut from Serronen.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Serronen.
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Poli staying out of range there.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Serronen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen misses the jab.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Poli lands the left hand.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
Poli lands a body shot.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Jab by Serronen.
Poli connects with the punch.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Serronen throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Serronen misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Serronen takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli lands a jab.
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!
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Serronen needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Serronen lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Serronen throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli slips a jab from Serronen.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen throws a series of punches but Poli moves out of range.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Serronen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serronen throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serronen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Serronen wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Serronen throws out a powerful jab.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Poli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli jabs at Serronen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Serronen connects with a leg kick.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Serronen's defenses.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Serronen.
Serronen throws a sloppy body shot
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Poli slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Poli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
A big right from Poli misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serronen wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Serronen feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Serronen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen with a jab.
Poli scores with a leg kick.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Serronen.
Serronen slips a jab from Poli.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli works the jab nicely.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poli.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Serronen misses with a hook to the body
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
A left lands for Poli.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roli Poli clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Serronen blocks a jab.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serronen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen misses with a double jab.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Serronen misses the jab.
Poli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with an outside leg kick.
Poli misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen's corner calls for a 1-2. Serronen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen motions for Poli to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poli moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
Serronen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Serronen.
Poli lands a front kick.
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serronen misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
As Serronen backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli slips a straight right by Serronen.
Poli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Poli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serronen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Serronen.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Serronen lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen connects with the punch.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli lands a head shot.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Poli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen misses with an uppercut
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Serronen.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Serronen.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli jabs at Serronen's body.
Serronen throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Serronen sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Serronen scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Poli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Poli throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Serronen under the eye.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Serronen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen catches Poli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Serronen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Serronen throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Serronen moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Poli avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Serronen throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen dodges the punch combination from Poli.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Poli connects with a single shot there.
Serronen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poli tries to move into range but Serronen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poli thuds a left hand into Serronen's body.
Poli swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serronen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Roli Poli retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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