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SSSD 14: Kirin vs Struve PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Glass (ranked 4131 p4p, 24054 weight class) and Thumper Impala (ranked 455 p4p, 687 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thumper Impala !
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Impala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Mr Glass has been cut.
Glass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Impala 's waist but Impala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Glass off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Impala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Impala looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
Impala throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Glass lands.
Glass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Impala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glass.
Impala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass shoots for a takedown but Impala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glass misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Glass.
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Impala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Impala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Impala forces Glass back against the cage and clinches.
Impala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Impala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Impala somewhat.
Glass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Impala swings widly with a right hand
and Glass counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glass.
Glass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glass is looking to clinch.
Glass slips under a jab from Impala .
Glass attempts a counter takedown but Impala avoids it well and moves away.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Impala throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Impala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Impala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Impala tries to clinch
and Glass counters with a takedown into side control.
Impala tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Glass looking to take Impala 's back but Impala rolls and after a scramble, Impala ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Impala to escape a tricky position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Impala 's guard.
Glass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Impala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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 Mr Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Glass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glass staying out of range there.
Impala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Impala misses.
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Impala pressing his opponent against the cage.
Glass blocks the elbow strike.
Impala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Impala is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glass leaves Impala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impala connects with a jab.
Impala tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Glass half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Impala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Glass's half guard.
Glass tries to kick Impala off in order to stand up. Impala Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Glass can't do much from the bottom here.
Glass has one of Impala 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Glass is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mr Glass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Impala trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom.
Glass is looking for a sweep. Impala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glass works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glass pulls Impala in close to prevent any damage.
Glass continues to stall.
Glass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Impala manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Glass prevents Impala from getting back to his feet.
Glass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Glass with that takedown attempt.
Glass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Impala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glass.
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 Mr Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Glass's cut.
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!
Impala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glass drops down looking for a counter takedown but Impala sprawls and moves away.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass feinted with a counter takedown.
Glass looks to land a combination but Impala avoids it well.
Glass fails with the takedown
and Impala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Impala misses the jab.
Thumper Impala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Impala tries to land knees in the clinch but Glass avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glass blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Glass slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impala goes for a takedown attempt but Glass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Impala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Impala counters with a left to the body.
Impala tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass feinted with a counter takedown.
Glass jabs at Impala 's body.
Impala moves into the clinch successfully.
Glass is trying to pull guard but Impala has him pressed against the cage.
Impala prevents Glass from breaking the clinch.
Glass working hard to break the clinch.
Glass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Impala avoids it.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Glass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala has closed the distance and engaged Glass in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass breaks the clinch.
Impala rushes Glass and presses him up against the cage.
Glass tries to pull guard but Impala holds him up against the cage and eventually Glass drops back down to his feet.
Glass tightens his grip and picks Impala up, before dumping him to the ground. Impala manages to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Impala manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glass avoiding damage as Impala throws knees to the body.
Impala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Impala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass has Impala pressed against the cage, preventing Impala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Impala to keep the fight standing.
Glass breaks the clinch.
Mr Glass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glass feints and as Impala raises his hands in defense, Glass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Impala keeping full guard, as Glass tries to pass.
Glass pushing down on Impala 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Impala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Glass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glass wants to pass the guard but Impala is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Impala tries to get to full guard but Glass has control of the leg.
Thumper Impala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Impala wants to get back to his feet.
Glass not doing much here.
Glass is thwarting Impala 's attempts to control the position.
Mr Glass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thumper Impala .
I think Glass 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Glass!
Mr Glass tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Thumper Impala had this to say: 'awww man off to retirement i go'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Henry (ranked 6893 p4p, 5679 weight class) and Thomas Muller (ranked 194 p4p, 172 weight class). Dark Henry 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dark Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Muller!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry throws a hook to the side of Muller's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Henry has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Muller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Muller connects with a crisp jab.
Henry throws an overhand right that lands on Muller's shoulder, as Muller tries to avoid the shot.
Muller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Muller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henry's waist but Henry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muller off to one side.
Muller lands a nice shot that snaps Henry's head back.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Henry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller lands with a straight right. Henry didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Dark Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller connects with a jab.
Muller should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Muller avoids the body shot from Henry.
Muller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Henry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Henry.
A left and a right from Muller both land. Nice combination.
Henry swinging wildly here.
Muller tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry misses with a looping right.
Muller gets caught napping as Henry dives in and scores a takedown. Muller manages to retain guard.
Muller is looking to stand up but Henry isn't so interested in that idea.
Henry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Muller is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dark Henry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Muller.
Muller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Henry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Henry has clasped his hands together around Muller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Muller is trying to get back to his feet.
Henry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muller on the ground.
Muller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Henry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henry in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Muller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Muller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Henry slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry scoring with punches and elbows.
Muller is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Henry is controlling him well.
Henry is staying tight to Muller's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Muller wants to get back to his feet.
Henry working the head with strikes.
Muller is trying to get back to his feet.
Henry cracks Muller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry looks up at the clock and then as Muller takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Muller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry in side control lands a decent elbow.
Muller taking a bit of punishment here - Henry scoring with strikes.
 Muller is rocked!
Muller wants to get back to his feet but Henry drags him back down.
Muller on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Henry controlling the position from side mount.
Muller is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Henry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Henry scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller stops Henry from passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Henry dominated that round.
That's time! Henry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muller can do to turn this around?
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Muller has eaten all the pies!
Henry cracks Muller's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Muller slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Henry can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dark Henry!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 5131 p4p, 4478 weight class) and Kazuma Kakuei (ranked 597 p4p, 553 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazuma Kakuei!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump throws a series of strikes that have Kakuei backpedaling.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Kakuei throws a head kick that misses.
Trump is looking for a counter combo.
Kakuei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Trump.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kakuei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick from Kakuei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trump misses with a double jab.
Kakuei lands a head kick. Trump smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump tries to bum rush Kakuei with a series of wild strikes but Kakuei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trump swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Trump.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trump darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kakuei slips under a jab.
Kakuei tries a head kick but it misses.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuei looks winded!
Kakuei scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kakuei swinging wildly here.
Trump's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trump duly obliges.
Kakuei will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kakuei avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kakuei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kakuei has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakuei there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trump lands an overhand right.
Kakuei walks into a jab.
Trump misses with a series of wild punches.
Kakuei unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trump throws a series of punches but Kakuei avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kakuei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Trump. That snapped Kakuei's head back.
Kakuei dodges the punch combination from Trump.
Kakuei throws a counter combo.
Trump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trump's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kakuei under the eye.
Trump stalks Kakuei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kakuei's face. Kakuei staggers backwards, shaken.
Kakuei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kakuei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trump.
Trump takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kakuei.
Kakuei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trump circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Trump.
Trump showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakuei.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trump lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trump.
Kakuei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trump lands with a hook. Kakuei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trump listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kakuei throws a solid leg kick but Trump takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kakuei.
Kakuei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Trump misses.
Kakuei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trump blocks a head kick by Kakuei.
Trump misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Trump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kakuei.
Trump moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trump swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kakuei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kakuei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trump is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Trump.
Kakuei scores with a hook.
Kakuei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump throws a series of punches but Kakuei moves out of range.
Kakuei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trump is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Trump - just one landing.
Trump misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kakuei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kakuei misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kakuei looks to land a combination but Trump avoids it well.
Trump throws a combination. Kakuei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trump throws a right and a left that Kakuei avoids nicely.
Kakuei lands a head kick!
Trump slips under a jab.
Trump lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donald Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakuei swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kakuei is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump misses with a few strikes there.
Kakuei is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Trump throws a series of punches but Kakuei moves out of range.
Kakuei seems to have recovered his senses.
Trump connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakuei can do to turn this around?
Kakuei looks to land a combination but Trump avoids it well.
As Kakuei looks to move away, Trump throws a big counter combo but Kakuei just gets out of the way.
Kakuei ducks right into an uppercut from Trump.
Kakuei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kakuei is breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Trump both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kakuei in his tracks.
Trump blocks a head kick by Kakuei.
Trump scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kakuei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A nice combination there by Trump.
Kakuei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trump cracks Kakuei with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump misses with a few strikes there.
Kakuei takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Kakuei.
Trump misses with the combination.
Trump throws a nice looking combination but Kakuei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trump swats away the attempt to clinch by Kakuei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuei manages to avoid it.
Kakuei throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
Kakuei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trump finds it's way round the side to connect with Kakuei's head.
Kakuei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trump jabs Kakuei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A right-left combo lands from Trump.
Kakuei walks into a jab.
Trump looks to land a combination but Kakuei avoids it well.
Trump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakuei. Kakuei obviously looking to wear him down.
Trump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kakuei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trump.
Kakuei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trump.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kakuei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Trump has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump takes a swing at Kakuei's ribcage but misses.
Kakuei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump defending well as Kakuei loads up on a big left hand.
Trump getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kakuei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trump finds it's way round the side to connect with Kakuei's head.
Good shot there by Trump.
Trump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kakuei.
Trump stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kakuei walks into a stiff left hand from Trump.
Trump throws a series of punches but Kakuei moves out of range.
Kakuei throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Trump misses.
Kakuei unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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!
Kakuei misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Kakuei has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kakuei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kakuei misses with a looping left.
Trump throws a big counter combination but Kakuei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Donald Trump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trump connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakuei. Kakuei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kakuei throws a series of punches but Trump avoids them all with ease.
Kakuei ducks right into an uppercut from Trump.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kakuei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump backing away here, and Kakuei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kakuei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Kakuei's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Kakuei.
Trump fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trump dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Trump throws a series of strikes that have Kakuei backpedaling.
Kakuei scores with a nice body kick.
Trump misses with a two punch combination.
Trump comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kakuei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakuei connects with an inside leg kick.
Trump throws a right and a left that Kakuei avoids nicely.
Kakuei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trump lands with a good body shot.
Trump moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trump moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump throws a combination. Kakuei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kakuei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trump checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuei throws a sloppy head kick
and Kakuei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kakuei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kakuei misses with a head kick.
Trump connects with a single shot there.
Trump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trump lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Trump misses.
Kakuei moves out of range as Trump strikes.
Kakuei lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trump scores with a jab to the body.
Kakuei's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trump connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kakuei scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kakuei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trump lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trump swinging wildly here.
Kakuei throws a head kick that misses.
Kakuei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Kakuei lands but Trump takes it in his stride.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kakuei.
Trump connects with a body shot.
Kakuei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trump circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazuma Kakuei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald Trump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trump lands with a cross.
Kakuei misses with a head kick.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trump.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakuei.
Trump displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Trump catches Kakuei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trump tries to bum rush Kakuei with a series of wild strikes but Kakuei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kakuei feints and then cracks Trump's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trump down.
Trump lands with a nice combination. Kakuei backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trump throws a right hand that Kakuei ducks under and follows up with a left that Kakuei also avoids with ease.
Kakuei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Kakuei lands an overhand right.
Trump has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakuei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuei misses with a two punch combination.
Kakuei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trump scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trump connects with a single shot there.
Kakuei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trump.
Trump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kakuei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trump blocks a head kick by Kakuei.
Trump thuds a left hand into Kakuei's body.
Trump misses with a double jab.
Trump closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kakuei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trump throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Kakuei misses.
Kakuei avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trump 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trump!
The defeated Kazuma Kakuei had this to say: '
この戦いと私の対戦相手をファックします。今夜、角栄家は彼の家を訪れ、彼の血統を終わらせるでしょう。プライドは決して死なない！'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hogan (ranked 3524 p4p, 5455 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 449 p4p, 632 weight class). Materlak is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Marzenia. This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Materlak.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Materlak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Materlak has the dominant position.
Materlak breaks the clinch.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Materlak throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak scores with a jab. Hogan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Materlak has managed to clinch.
Hogan working hard to break the clinch.
Hogan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Materlak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Materlak lands an uppercut.
Materlak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan tries to bum rush Materlak with a series of wild strikes but Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Materlak fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materlak blocks the body kick.
Hogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Materlak.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hogan 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 Materlak has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Materlak and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Materlak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Materlak lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hogan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Materlak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Materlak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hogan scrambles back to his feet.
Materlak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Materlak scores with a body shot.
Materlak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak closes the distance and pushes Hogan back into the cage.
Materlak pushes Hogan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Materlak is working Hogan over against the cage.
Materlak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Materlak connects with a jab.
Materlak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Materlak stuns Hogan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Materlak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Hogan off balance momentarily.
Hogan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Hogan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Materlak scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak with a jab.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hogan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hogan tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak connects with a single shot there.
Hogan tries to land a leg kick but Materlak saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Materlak! But no joy.
Hogan takes one to the chin there.
Hogan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Materlak tries to avoid it but Hogan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Materlak to the ground. Materlak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Materlak scores with a decent looking hook.
Hogan moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Materlak pinned against the cage. Materlak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Hogan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak lands with a right hand.
Hogan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak instigates a clinch.
Materlak lands an uppercut.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch but Materlak keeps him there for the moment.
Materlak lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Materlak.
Hogan is breathing heavily.
Hogan can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Materlak jabs at Hogan's body.
Materlak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Hogan seems unphased.
Hogan throws a leg kick but Materlak moved away.
Joe Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hogan at a distance.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Hogan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Materlak lands with an overhand left.
Hogan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hogan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hogan misses with the combination.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Hogan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Materlak.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak scores with a nice head shot.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak thuds his right hand into Hogan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hogan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Materlak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Materlak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 Hogan is rocked!
Materlak gets through Hogan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head.
A nice left hand lands by Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Materlak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak keeps control of Hogan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hogan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Materlak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Materlak lands with a straight right. Hogan didn't see that one coming.
Hogan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Materlak gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hogan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 2484 p4p, 2635 weight class) and StepOn Struve (ranked 263 p4p, 287 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, StepOn Struve!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Struve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirin lands with a nice body punch.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kirin moves away from the strike by Struve.
Kirin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kirin lands a nice shot that snaps Struve's head back.
Kirin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Struve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Kirin. Those never looked like landing.
Struve feints a counter leg kick.
Kirin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Struve with a nice calf kick.
Kirin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Struve throws a looping overhand right but Kirin ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kirin.
Struve throws the kick towards the body but Kirin avoids it.
Struve scores with a head kick. Kirin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirin blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Struve scores with a one two! Kirin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kirin moves out of range of the body kick.
Struve misses with a kick to the body.
Struve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Kirin as he connects with a hook.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Struve.
Struve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kirin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struve.
Struve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Struve is looking to slow Kirin down with leg kicks.
Kirin scores with a sloppy right hand. Struve should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struve walks into a stiff left hand from Kirin.
Good leg kick by Struve.
StepOn Struve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Struve.
A swing and a miss from Struve.
Kirin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Struve throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kirin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Struve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirin stuns Struve with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Struve loads up on a big right hand but Kirin slips the punch.
It looked like Kirin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struve avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Kirin ducks under a wild hook from Struve.
The crowd cheers as Kirin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Struve doesn't seem phased though.
Struve throws a combination that misses
letting Kirin counter with a right hand.
Struve throws a low kick but Kirin avoids it.
A good leg kick by Struve.
Struve lands with a nice body kick.
Kirin misses with a hook.
Kirin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kirin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Struve moves away.
Kirin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struve avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Kirin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Struve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kirin.
Kirin slips a jab and a cross from Struve.
Kirin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kirin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Struve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Struve.
Struve tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Struve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struve throws a sloppy head kick and Kirin moves out of range easily.
Kirin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kirin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Kirin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struve takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick by Struve misses
and Kirin counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kirin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirin jabs Struve right on the nose. Struve blinks but takes it well.
Kirin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like StepOn Struve has been cut.
Struve throws out a leg kick but Kirin moves out of range and Struve only half commits.
Kirin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Struve looks winded!
Struve slips a straight right by Kirin.
Kirin connects with a single shot there.
Struve is rocked!
Kirin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Struve right on the button. Struve goes down! Kirin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kirin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kokkoro Kirin!
Kokkoro Kirin is the new heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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