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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hristo Borgatov (ranked 4975 p4p, 4755 weight class) and Bartolomeu Ganz (ranked 120 p4p, 111 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borgatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeu Ganz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgatov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ganz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borgatov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borgatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ganz defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ganz or perhaps it was just good defense by Borgatov, which made it look bad.
Borgatov tries to counter with a takedown but Ganz is quick to defend against it.
Ganz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Borgatov's guard.
Ganz passes Borgatov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ganz seems to be working for a kimura but Borgatov defends the submission attempt.
Borgatov wants to control but Ganz is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ganz is keen to just control but Borgatov is a slippery customer.
Ganz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borgatov is just riding it out for now. Ganz eventually gives up the hold.
Borgatov actively working from the bottom here.
Ganz seems to be working for a kimura but Borgatov defends the submission attempt.
Borgatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Borgatov is trying to maintain the position but Ganz is very close to passing his half guard.
Ganz is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Borgatov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Borgatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgatov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ganz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ganz looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ganz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Borgatov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Borgatov has escaped and now he's on top!
Borgatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganz is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartolomeu Ganz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ganz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartolomeu Ganz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Ryker (ranked 4277 p4p, 5962 weight class) and Victor Ballsawash (ranked 463 p4p, 556 weight class). Brutus Ryker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brutus Ryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Ballsawash!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Ryker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ballsawash doesn't seem phased though.
Ballsawash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ryker - that will leave a mark!
Ballsawash looks for a takedown but Ryker sprawls well.
Ryker scores with a body shot.
Ryker scores with a spinning back kick!
Ryker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ballsawash.
Ryker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ballsawash misses the shot to the body.
Ryker rushes Ballsawash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Ryker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ballsawash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brutus Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ballsawash.
Ballsawash shoots in but no luck this time.
Brutus Ryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryker sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Ballsawash to the ground! Ryker dives into full mount looking to finish!
 It looks like Victor Ballsawash has been cut.
Ryker looking to control but Ballsawash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ballsawash tries to lock up and control but Ryker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ballsawash bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ryker is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballsawash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryker is controlling Ballsawash's posture.
Ballsawash throws a strike but Ryker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryker preventing the sweep.
Ballsawash is pulling down on Ryker's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryker, at least for the moment.
Ryker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ballsawash uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ryker lands with a good body shot.
Ballsawash avoids the head kick by Ryker.
Ryker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice jab there from Ryker.
Ryker throws a series of punches but Ballsawash moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker scores with a head kick.
Ballsawash fails with a takedown attempt.
Ballsawash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryker scores a nice knee to the body.
Ballsawash blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryker pushes Ballsawash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Ryker lands but Ballsawash takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Ryker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Ballsawash's cut.
That's time! Ryker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ballsawash slips a jab and a cross from Ryker.
Ryker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ballsawash drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ryker defends it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Ryker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brutus Ryker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Ballsawash does no damage.
Ryker throws a big counter combination but Ballsawash scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Ryker.
Ballsawash takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ryker throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Ballsawash stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Ryker follows into mount!
 Ballsawash is rocked!
That has opened up Victor Ballsawash's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballsawash is squirming around, avoiding Ryker's attempts to control the action.
Ballsawash sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballsawash gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at The Graveyard inform us that Ballsawash has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ryker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryker trying to control but Ballsawash is working from the bottom.
Ryker is posturing up here but Ballsawash has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ryker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ryker has to tap! Slick submission there by Ballsawash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Ballsawash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Meshkov (ranked 2979 p4p, 3537 weight class) and Thor Nordquist (ranked 328 p4p, 386 weight class). Anton Meshkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thor Nordquist's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Meshkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thor Nordquist!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist looks to land a left hand but Meshkov moved out of range nicely.
Nordquist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meshkov works the jab nicely.
Meshkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Nordquist.
Meshkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meshkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nordquist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nordquist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nordquist throws a hook to the side of Meshkov's head but Meshkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nordquist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nordquist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nordquist tries to bum rush Meshkov with a series of wild strikes but Meshkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meshkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Meshkov.
Meshkov lands a nice shot that snaps Nordquist's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nordquist connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meshkov. Meshkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nordquist throws a shot from downtown. Meshkov moves away and avoids it.
Nordquist ducks right into an uppercut from Meshkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordquist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Meshkov misses with a looping right.
Nordquist misses the body punch
and Meshkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nordquist is rocked!
Nordquist walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nordquist limp body while Meshkov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Meshkov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 2826 p4p, 2862 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 274 p4p, 280 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima scores with a takedown into Casey's guard.
Nagashima works over Casey with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagashima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Casey's head.
Casey is trying to control the position but Nagashima postures up.
Nagashima working some strikes from top position.
Nagashima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagashima is in close to Casey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
 Casey is rocked!
Nagashima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Casey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nagashima postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Casey covers up, he's hurt! Nagashima keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Nagashima and the ref steps in to end the fight! Nagashima can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaoru Nagashima!
Kaoru Nagashima spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jameson (ranked 1994 p4p, 3057 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 247 p4p, 353 weight class). Bradley Brunswick Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Brunswick Jr.
Jameson misses with a hook
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick Jr lands with a good body shot.
Good exchange - Jameson coming out on top.
Nice takedown defense from Brunswick Jr. No joy for Jameson on that attempt.
Jameson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brunswick Jr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jameson throws a hook but Brunswick Jr avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jameson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brunswick Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Jameson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jameson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jameson trying to control but Brunswick Jr is working from the bottom.
Jameson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jameson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brunswick Jr seems keen to control Jameson's posture.
Jameson postures up in Brunswick Jr's guard and throws a big left but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Brunswick Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brunswick Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jameson distracts Brunswick Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jameson.
Jameson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunswick Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jameson scoring with some ground and pound.
Brunswick Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Jameson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jameson looks to land a strike but Brunswick Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jameson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunswick Jr looking to control.
Jameson lands a couple of digs.
Brunswick Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameson postures up and lands a big shot to Brunswick Jr's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brunswick Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jameson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brunswick Jr has momentary wrist control but Jameson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jameson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jameson is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunswick Jr has wrist control.
Brunswick Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Jameson from controlling successfully.
Jameson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jameson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson lands a couple of elbows.
Brunswick Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jameson working some strikes from top position.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Brunswick Jr keeps moving.
Jameson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Brunswick Jr keeps moving.
Jameson throwing strikes from guard but Brunswick Jr blocks nicely.
Jameson is in close to Brunswick Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Jameson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brunswick Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jameson shoots in but Brunswick Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brunswick Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jameson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Brunswick Jr both land. Nice combination.
Jameson fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jameson circles away quickly and effectively.
Brunswick Jr connects with a body shot.
Jameson throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Jameson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brunswick Jr defends well and Jameson ends up having to push Brunswick Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jameson can't find room to land a body shot as Brunswick Jr controls the action.
Brunswick Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brunswick Jr fails to land.
Jameson wants a takedown but no success here.
Brunswick Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brunswick Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Brunswick Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brunswick Jr gets through Jameson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jameson fails to land.
Brunswick Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamesons head.
Jameson blocks a body shot from Brunswick Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jameson.
Brunswick Jr lands an uppercut.
Jameson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunswick Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jameson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr pulls Jameson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jameson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jamal Jameson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brunswick Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jameson landing some decent shots from guard.
Brunswick Jr seems keen to control Jameson's posture.
Brunswick Jr has momentary wrist control but Jameson slips an elbow through the middle.
Brunswick Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jameson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunswick Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson being controlled here momentarily.
Jameson is looking to work some ground and pound but Brunswick Jr has wrist control.
Jameson trying to control but Brunswick Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jameson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jameson postures up in Brunswick Jr's guard and throws a big left but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jameson throwing strikes but missing.
Jameson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jameson postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jameson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jameson shoots in looking for a takedown. Brunswick Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Jameson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jameson looks to land a left hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range nicely.
Brunswick Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brunswick Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and Jameson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brunswick Jr!
Jameson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Brunswick Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jameson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jameson throws the left hand but Brunswick Jr avoids the punch easily.
Jameson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut. Jameson saw that one coming.
Brunswick Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jameson. Jameson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brunswick Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jameson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brunswick Jr is fending him off so far but Jameson persists. Nope, Brunswick Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunswick Jr swivels and escapes.
Brunswick Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brunswick Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brunswick Jr scores with a body shot.
Jameson scores with a sloppy right hand. Brunswick Jr should have avoided that one.
Jameson closes the distance and clinches up with Brunswick Jr, looking for a takedown. Jameson pushes Brunswick Jr against the cage but Brunswick Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Jameson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunswick Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jameson's head.
Jameson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brunswick Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brunswick Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brunswick Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jameson.
Brunswick Jr scores with a jab. Jameson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brunswick Jr slips a jab from Jameson.
Brunswick Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Jameson steps away.
Jameson ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Jameson looks for a takedown but Brunswick Jr sprawls well.
Jameson shoots in but no luck this time.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jameson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Brunswick Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jameson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jameson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunswick Jr throws out the jab.
Brunswick Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Brunswick Jr. That snapped Jameson's head back.
Brunswick Jr digs a good body shot into Jameson's ribs.
Brunswick Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jameson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brunswick Jr's waist but Brunswick Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jameson off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a hook
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Brunswick Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jameson.
Brunswick Jr dodges the ground and pound from Jameson.
Jameson tries to score with some ground and pound. Brunswick Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brunswick Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throwing strikes but Brunswick Jr manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Jameson is looking to reverse the position.
Jameson struggling a bit here.
Jameson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jameson is trying to control Brunswick Jr's posture but Brunswick Jr avoids it.
Jameson is looking to regain half guard here but Brunswick Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr controlling the position.
Jameson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Jameson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jameson with the ground and pound but Brunswick Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jameson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jameson postures up in Brunswick Jr's guard and throws a big left but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Jameson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunswick Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
Bradley Brunswick Jr 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 Pietro Marchionni (ranked 1412 p4p, 2828 weight class) and Alex Steel Ii (ranked 219 p4p, 383 weight class). 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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Marchionni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Steel Ii!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Ii throws a combination that misses
and Marchionni counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Steel Ii!
Marchionni is chipping away with strikes.
Steel Ii struggling a bit here.
Steel Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Marchionni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Ii is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steel Ii seems a little lost for a moment, as Marchionni dominates the positioning.
Steel Ii is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marchionni's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel Ii is looking to control Marchionni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Ii avoid being mounted?
Steel Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marchionni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Ii is looking to control Marchionni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Ii avoid being mounted?
Marchionni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marchionni lands a nice short elbow.
Steel Ii is looking for a sweep. Marchionni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Ii told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Steel Ii is concentrating on defense, preventing Marchionni from advancing position.
Steel Ii kicks off Marchionni and gets to his feet.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
Marchionni avoiding damage.
Steel Ii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Marchionni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Ii tries to throw a body punch but Marchionni avoids it by throwing Steel Ii back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marchionni.
Steel Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Marchionni backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marchionni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel Ii to keep the fight standing.
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!
Marchionni is trying to stall.
Marchionni throws a head punch that misses.
Steel Ii prevents a body shot from Marchionni.
Marchionni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marchionni jumps guard and drags Steel Ii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Marchionni trying to control the position.
Marchionni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchionni keeping full guard, as Steel Ii tries to pass.
Marchionni pulls Steel Ii in close to prevent any damage.
Marchionni looking for a guillotine here but Steel Ii defends easily.
Steel Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Marchionni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marchionni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steel Ii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marchionni thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Marchionni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steel Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marchionni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marchionni takes one to the chin there.
Steel Ii throws a looping overhand right but Marchionni ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Ii throws a lazy body kick
and Marchionni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel Ii avoids the head kick by Marchionni.
Marchionni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel Ii.
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 Pietro Marchionni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steel Ii moves into the clinch.
Marchionni throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Ii.
Marchionni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marchionni has him pressed against the cage.
Steel Ii misses with some punches.
Marchionni is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Steel Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel Ii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marchionni, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel Ii stalling.
Marchionni looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Steel Ii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Ii prevents a body shot from Marchionni.
Marchionni jumps guard but Steel Ii stands there with Marchionni around his waist. Marchionni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marchionni controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni controlling the action here for a moment.
Marchionni jumps guard but Steel Ii stands there with Marchionni around his waist. Marchionni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marchionni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel Ii smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pietro Marchionni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel Ii.
Steel Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel Ii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marchionni stuns Steel Ii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel Ii tries to land a body kick
and Marchionni counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Ii fights it but they end up in guard.
Marchionni trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marchionni working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steel Ii's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marchionni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marchionni prevents Steel Ii from getting back to his feet.
Marchionni keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel Ii's head.
Marchionni won't allow Steel Ii to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii 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.
Marchionni trying to control but Steel Ii is working from the bottom.
Marchionni scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steel Ii is looking to stand up but Marchionni isn't so interested in that idea.
Marchionni trying to control but Steel Ii is working from the bottom.
Marchionni is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marchionni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marchionni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel Ii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Ii moves away.
The fighters circling - Marchionni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marchionni throws a series of punches but Steel Ii moves out of range.
Steel Ii connects with the punch.
Marchionni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel Ii.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut.
Steel Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marchionni feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel Ii lands a big head kick that sends Marchionni to the canvas! Steel Ii follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Ii!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nyah Hirst (ranked 1119 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 161 p4p, 218 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kiryu Kazuma enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nyah Hirst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuma forces Hirst back against the cage and clinches.
Hirst throws a punch but it's blocked by Kazuma.
Hirst struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuma controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hirst creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kazuma prevents a body shot from Hirst.
Hirst gets through Kazuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hirst misses with a body punch.
Kazuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kazuma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hirst has him pressed against the cage.
Kazuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Kazuma. No joy for Hirst on that attempt.
Kazuma instigates a clinch.
Kazuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazuma tries to circle away but Hirst has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirst digs a right hand underneath Kazuma's ribcage. Kazuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hirst misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hirst misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hirst fails to land.
Kazuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazuma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hirst moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hirst moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hirst tries to work over Kazuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kazuma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Hirst.
Kazuma tries to keep at a distance but Hirst has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hirst lands with a short shot to the head.
Hirst struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuma controls his hands.
Kazuma has Hirst pressed against the cage.
Kazuma wants to break free but Hirst has control.
Kazuma breaks the clinch.
Kazuma throws the left hand but Hirst avoids the punch easily.
Hirst fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kazuma, pushing him back against the cage.
Kazuma is trying to force a seperation but Hirst has the dominant position.
Kazuma is trying to break the clinch but Hirst has him pressed against the cage.
Hirst struggles to land a body shot inside as Kazuma controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirst has Kazuma pressed against the cage, preventing Kazuma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hirst lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazuma backwards.
Hirst prevents Kazuma from breaking the clinch.
Kazuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kazuma has hold of one of Hirst's legs. Hirst is fighting the takedown attempt but Kazuma gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Kazuma stops Hirst from standing up.
Kazuma stands and steps away. Hirst gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hirst has a takedown stuffed.
Hirst shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kazuma as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyah Hirst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirst ducks under a wild hook from Kazuma.
Hirst throws a wild body kick that Kazuma sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kazuma 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 Hirst has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hirst and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kazuma misses with a wild body shot.
Hirst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hirst fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hirst momentarily.
 It looks like Nyah Hirst has been cut.
Kazuma throws a low kick but Hirst moves out of range easily.
Hirst moves in looking to clinch but Kazuma pushes him off.
Kazuma clinches with his opponent.
Hirst misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hirst throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hirst fails to land.
Kazuma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hirst pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hirst has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuma.
A head punch on the inside from Hirst fails to land.
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
Kazuma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hirst misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirst has Kazuma pressed against the cage, preventing Kazuma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kazuma is trying to break the clinch but Hirst is controlling him.
Hirst tries to work over Kazuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirst lands with a short shot to the head.
Kazuma is looking to break free of the clinch but Hirst has double underhooks.
Hirst misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirst misses with a body punch.
Hirst tries a body shot but Kazuma blocks it.
Hirst has Kazuma pressed against the cage, preventing Kazuma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kazuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hirst takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Hirst.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hirst. Kazuma shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kazuma. Hirst does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Kazuma.
Hirst fails to land the takedown.
Kazuma only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kazuma misses the jab.
Hirst attempts a counter takedown but Kazuma avoids it well and moves away.
Kazuma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hirst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kazuma.
Hirst half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kiryu Kazuma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nyah Hirst's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hirst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kazuma as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Kazuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hirst looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hirst slips a jab from Kazuma.
Nyah Hirst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazuma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kazuma moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hirst.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirst.
Kazuma is trying to force a seperation but Hirst has the dominant position.
Kazuma wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazuma tries to break the clinch but Hirst is controlling the position.
Kazuma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazuma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hirsts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kazuma has closed the distance and engaged Hirst in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kazuma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hirst manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kazuma is fending him off so far but Hirst persists. Nope, Kazuma circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hirst looks to land a combination. Kazuma sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hirst tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kazuma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kazuma scores with a punch to the head.
Kazuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hirst tries to counter with a takedown but Kazuma is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Kazuma.
Kiryu Kazuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuma tries to bum rush Hirst with a series of wild strikes but Hirst uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Hirst.
Kazuma throws a hook but Hirst avoids it easily.
Hirst feinted with a counter takedown.
Kazuma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hirst staying out of range there.
Kazuma connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirst's hands.
Kazuma connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Kazuma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma moves into the clinch.
Hirst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nyah Hirst has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hirst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hirst ducks under a wild hook from Kazuma.
Kazuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirst.
Hirst clinches.
Hirst gets through Kazuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kazuma working hard to break the clinch.
Hirst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirst lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hirst gets through Kazuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kazuma prevents a body shot from Hirst.
Hirst working aggressively here.
Kazuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirst is just out of range.
Hirst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kazuma sprawls and moves away.
Hirst doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazuma circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirst pushes Kazuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hirst misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazuma.
Hirst tries to work over Kazuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hirst tries to throw a body punch but Kazuma avoids it by throwing Hirst back against the cage.
Hirst misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazuma misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kazuma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hirst misses with the head strike.
Hirst misses with the head strike.
Hirst has Kazuma pressed against the cage, preventing Kazuma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kazuma breaks from the clinch.
Hirst staying out of range there.
Hirst tries to clinch up.
Hirst fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hirst fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiryu Kazuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazuma tries to keep at a distance but Hirst has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma blocking some punches.
Hirst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hirst throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hirst.
Kazuma turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirst is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kazuma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hirst has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazuma but great work by Hirst.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazuma wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kazuma is not content to let Hirst control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kiryu Kazuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nyah Hirst'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!
Kazuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirst keeps control of Kazuma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirst misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazuma wants to get back to striking at distance but Hirst won't allow it.
Kazuma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirst.
Hirst changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kazuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hirst blocks a low kick nicely.
Hirst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kazuma sprawls and moves away.
Kazuma moves into range and clinches up with Hirst.
Kazuma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirst.
Hirst lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kazuma or not.
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
Kazuma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kazuma wants it to stay on the feet.
Kazuma rushes Hirst and presses him up against the cage.
Hirst lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazuma fails to pull guard.
Hirst misses with a punch to the body.
Hirst lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kazuma backwards.
Kazuma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hirst keeps control of Kazuma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hirst pushes Kazuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hirst goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hirst pushes Kazuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kazuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hirst lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hirst misses with a punch on the inside.
Hirst misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hirst as the two fighters clinch.
Kazuma wants to get back to striking at distance but Hirst won't allow it.
Hirst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazuma is trying to push Hirst away but Hirst has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hirst.
Kazuma is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma is trying to break the clinch but Hirst is controlling him.
Hirst scores with a shot to the side of Kazuma's head.
Hirst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Hirst.
Hirst misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazuma wants to break free but Hirst has control.
A head punch on the inside from Hirst fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hirst.
Hirst prevents Kazuma from breaking the clinch.
Hirst scores with a shot to the side of Kazuma's head.
Hirst lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hirst lands with a short shot to the head.
Hirst throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Hirst.
Hirst lands an uppercut.
Hirst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kazuma.
Hirst lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazuma takes a shot to the head.
Hirst misses with a punch to the body.
Hirst misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hirst lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hirst misses with a body punch.
Kazuma blocks an uppercut.
Kazuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hirst clinches up with Kazuma and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazuma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hirst misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hirst.
Still in the clinch, Hirst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hirst breaks the clinch.
Kazuma throws out a loose jab but Hirst uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazuma looks to land a combination but Hirst avoids it well.
Kazuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hirst.
Nyah Hirst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirst shoots in for a takedown but Kazuma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hirst is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kazuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Hirst avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kazuma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazuma clinches up with Hirst and pushes him back against the cage.
Hirst has a couple of punches blocked by Kazuma.
Kazuma wants to break free but Hirst has control.
Kazuma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hirst closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kazuma bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hirst shoots in looking for a takedown. Kazuma tries to sprawl out of it but Hirst keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kazuma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiryu Kazuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nyah Hirst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirst tries a head kick but it misses.
As Hirst backs off Kazuma throws a huge counter combo but Hirst manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nyah Hirst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kazuma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kiryu Kazuma!
After the fight, Kiryu Kazuma was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Rummel (ranked 1328 p4p, 2727 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 148 p4p, 303 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syd Rummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rummel swings widly with a right hand
and Republic counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Republic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Rummel misses the target.
Rummel gets the takedown into side control.
Rummel tries to score with some ground and pound. Republic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rummel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rummel scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Rummel.
Republic is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rummel connects with a decent elbow.
Rummel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rummel scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rummel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rummel trying to control the position but Republic is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rummel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rummel has an Americana. Republic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rummel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rummel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Syd Rummel!
Syd Rummel made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Alchemy in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Matsuzaka (ranked 644 p4p, 2113 weight class) and Mister Lee (ranked 106 p4p, 296 weight class). Lee has chosen Born To Hula - Kyuss 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Matsuzaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Lee!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuzaka avoids the body shot from Lee.
Matsuzaka throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Lee throws the left hand but Matsuzaka avoids the punch easily.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsuzaka manages to avoid it.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuzaka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matsuzaka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuzaka slips under a jab from Lee.
It looked like Matsuzaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Matsuzaka connects with a single shot there.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matsuzaka momentarily.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka lands with a good body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuzaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Matsuzaka lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Matsuzaka misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsuzaka defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Matsuzaka scores with a body shot.
Lee tries to move into range but Matsuzaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee wants to slow Matsuzaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Matsuzaka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Matsuzaka. Those never looked like landing.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Matsuzaka - just one landing.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matsuzaka jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Matsuzaka's belly button to the back.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mister Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuzaka steps away.
Matsuzaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Matsuzaka's head back.
Matsuzaka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Lee.
Matsuzaka clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Lee slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Lee.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuzaka with a body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Matsuzaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuzaka tries to avoid it.
Lee avoids the body shot from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a good cross that connects.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matsuzaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee throws a low kick but Matsuzaka moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Matsuzaka moved away.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Matsuzaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Matsuzaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee lands a jab.
A leg kick checked by Matsuzaka.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsuzaka throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuzaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsuzaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Matsuzaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee misses the body punch
and Matsuzaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Matsuzaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee tries a low kick but Matsuzaka avoids it.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Matsuzaka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matsuzaka misses the jab.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka misses with an uppercut.
Matsuzaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsuzaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matsuzaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Matsuzaka moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuzaka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Matsuzaka tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Matsuzaka misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuzaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsuzaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsuzaka checks a low kick from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matsuzaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuzaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee with a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice uppercut there from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a looping left.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matsuzaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matsuzaka ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Matsuzaka stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Matsuzaka.
Lee slips under a jab from Matsuzaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves away from the strike by Matsuzaka.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuzaka missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Matsuzaka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Matsuzaka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Matsuzaka's leg but Matsuzaka calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Matsuzaka misses its target.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Matsuzaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuzaka throws out the jab.
Matsuzaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsuzaka moves away.
Matsuzaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Matsuzaka looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Matsuzaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Matsuzaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsuzaka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsuzaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuzaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuzaka checks it well.
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 Keisuke Matsuzaka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsuzaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuzaka throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Matsuzaka to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Lee strikes.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Matsuzaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuzaka moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuzaka. Matsuzaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Matsuzaka is out of range.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee slips under a jab.
A jab from Matsuzaka finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka blocks a leg kick.
Matsuzaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuzaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsuzaka misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee lunges at Matsuzaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matsuzaka's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuzaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuzaka slips a straight right by Lee.
Matsuzaka scores with a punch to the head.
Lee slips a jab from Matsuzaka.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Matsuzaka throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Matsuzaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matsuzaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Matsuzaka is wise to it.
Matsuzaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A quick step to the side and Matsuzaka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee slips a straight right by Matsuzaka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuzaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee misses the jab.
Matsuzaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuzaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Matsuzaka misses the shot to the body.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matsuzaka.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsuzaka.
Keisuke Matsuzaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matsuzaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Matsuzaka's ribcage but misses.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuzaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matsuzaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Matsuzaka ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuzaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee motions for Matsuzaka to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuzaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuzaka.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuzaka lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Matsuzaka slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuzaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Matsuzaka off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Matsuzaka.
Lee swings for the body but Matsuzaka moves out of range.
Lee feints and then cracks Matsuzaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuzaka down.
Matsuzaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Matsuzaka's defenses.
Matsuzaka swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Mister Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsuzaka 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Keisuke Matsuzaka!
Keisuke Matsuzaka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Slade (ranked 1592 p4p, 1413 weight class) and Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 173 p4p, 151 weight class). Slade comes to the cage accompanied by 2 Legit 2 Quit. Herleifr Conchobhar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conchobhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slade.
Slade misses the shot to the body.
Conchobhar clobbers Slade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Simon Slade has been cut.
Conchobhar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Slade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slade misses with a body shot
and Conchobhar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conchobhar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slade connects with a right hand. Conchobhar shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conchobhar lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Slade can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Conchobhar and Slade drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Conchobhar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herleifr Conchobhar!
A relieved looking Herleifr Conchobhar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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