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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Lamas (ranked 2687 p4p, 22123 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 332 p4p, 697 weight class). Yves Trudeau is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Lamas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau wants to clinch.
Trudeau wants to clinch up but Lamas keeps it at a distance.
Lamas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamas throws an overhand right that lands on Trudeau's shoulder, as Trudeau tries to avoid the shot.
Lamas lands a two punch combo.
Trudeau lands a nice shot to the body.
Trudeau takes one to the side of the head.
 Trudeau is rocked!
Trudeau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trudeau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Lamas and Trudeau goes tumbling to the canvas! Lamas follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Trudeau is still in real trouble! Can Lamas finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Trudeau to stand up.
Lamas flashes Trudeau a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Trudeau's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Trudeau crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Lamas punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Lamas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Picogram (ranked 22659 p4p, 3857 weight class) and John Lee (ranked 517 p4p, 357 weight class). Aaron Picogram 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Picogram lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Picogram is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Picogram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picogram momentarily.
John Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Picogram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Picogram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picogram checks a leg kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Picogram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picogram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A low kick from Picogram misses
and Picogram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picogram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Picogram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Picogram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Picogram is looking for a counter combo.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Picogram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Picogram moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Picogram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a nice body shot.
Picogram dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Picogram is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
A solid body kick from Picogram.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Picogram moves away and avoids it.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Aaron Picogram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Picogram counters with a nice body shot.
Lee moves forwards but Picogram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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 Aaron Picogram will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Picogram sprawls well. Picogram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Picogram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram scores with a push kick.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Picogram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Picogram misses with a head kick.
Aaron Picogram is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Picogram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Picogram's head.
Picogram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picogram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Picogram walks into a jab.
 Picogram is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picogram tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picogram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee jumps guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Picogram's guard.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Picogram is retaining full guard.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Picogram has wrist control.
Picogram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee trying to control but Picogram is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Picogram has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Picogram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Picogram counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram counters with a thumping low kick.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Picogram throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Picogram scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picogram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Picogram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a hook
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picogram connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a body punch
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Lee moves away from the strike by Picogram.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Picogram settles back down.
Lee darts in and clinches Picogram up against the cage.
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Picogram looking to pass the guard.
Picogram 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.
Picogram wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position but Picogram postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Picogram showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram throws a counter high kick but Lee was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Picogram. That's going to slow Lee down.
Picogram lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picogram throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Picogram.
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Picogram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Picogram's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stands up over Picogram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Picogram on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Picogram tries to get out of the position.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Lee.
I think Lee 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lee!
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davido Monto (ranked 2468 p4p, 1906 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 377 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Monto's head.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monto circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monto is working hard here to advance position.
Nakamura working the ground and pound.
Monto tries to improve position but can't.
Nakamura cracks Monto with a big elbow.
Nakamura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Monto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monto tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
Monto tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Nakamura is looking to take a break and control but Monto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monto is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Nakamura's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Monto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura working the head with strikes.
Nakamura cracks Monto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Monto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakamura uses his free foot to push down on Monto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Monto.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.
Monto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakamura dominating with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto can't escape the position.
Monto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakamura working Monto over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Monto strikes from the bottom but Nakamura uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Monto is looking to reverse the position.
Nakamura lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto gets back to half guard.
Monto is refusing to be controlled, as Nakamura sits in half guard.
Monto wants to get back to full guard.
Nakamura working Monto over with strikes.
Monto is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Monto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Monto looking for submissions off his back.
Monto gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura cracks Monto with a solid left hand.
Monto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Nakamura content to stall in guard here.
Monto wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Monto's brow.
Monto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nakamura stands up over Monto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Monto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Monto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monto working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Monto pushes a forearm under Nakamura's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nakamura is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Davido Monto!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryant Smith (ranked 866 p4p, 1896 weight class) and Alla Pugacheva (ranked 108 p4p, 249 weight class). Smith's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Television - Marquee Moon. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryant Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alla Pugacheva!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Pugacheva tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Pugacheva ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Pugacheva looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pugacheva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith throws a series of punches but Pugacheva moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pugacheva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pugacheva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Pugacheva throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Pugacheva misses.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Pugacheva counters with a thumping low kick.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pugacheva moved out of range.
Pugacheva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Pugacheva's head.
Pugacheva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Pugacheva avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pugacheva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pugacheva has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith trying to stall but Pugacheva improves his position.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Pugacheva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Pugacheva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Pugacheva's head but Pugacheva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Pugacheva is looking to clinch.
Pugacheva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Pugacheva checks it.
Smith lunges at Pugacheva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pugacheva's hand.
Smith blocks a head kick by Pugacheva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pugacheva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.
Pugacheva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Pugacheva throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Pugacheva's ribs.
Pugacheva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pugacheva slips under a jab from Smith.
Pugacheva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Pugacheva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pugacheva clinches.
Pugacheva tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pugacheva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pugacheva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pugacheva creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pugacheva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pugacheva backwards.
Smith tries a body shot but Pugacheva blocks it.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pugacheva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Pugacheva blocks an uppercut.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pugacheva! But no joy.
Pugacheva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith scores with a jab. Pugacheva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugacheva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Pugacheva moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Pugacheva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pugacheva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pugacheva tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Pugacheva.
Pugacheva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith drops Pugacheva with a beautiful combination! Pugacheva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Pugacheva is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wobbles Pugacheva with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Smith dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Pugacheva to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bryant Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bryant Smith waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aly Magomedov (ranked 743 p4p, 560 weight class) and John Titor (ranked 128 p4p, 91 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Aly Intro RUN!. Titor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: John Titor-Going To Space. 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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Titor!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Titor can pounce on him.
Magomedov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Titor avoids the body shot from Magomedov.
Titor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Magomedov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to control but Titor is keeping busy.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but instead Titor has moved into half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Titor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Titor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Titor is one step ahead there.
Titor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Titor postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Titor throws a big right hand that misses.
Titor is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Titor.
Magomedov slips a jab and a cross from Titor.
Titor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Titor working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Titor trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Titor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Titor laying and praying for a moment but Magomedov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Titor is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titor stalling away here and it's allowed Magomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Titor trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Titor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Titor misses with a straight left.
Titor misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Titor moves out of range of the strikes.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Titor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Titor sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Titor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Titor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Titor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Titor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Titor moves away.
Magomedov backing away here, and Titor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov connects with a crisp jab.
Titor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Aly Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Magomedov lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Titor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Titor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Titor counters with a nice leg kick.
Titor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Titor loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Titor needs to keep his hands up - Magomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Titor throws a wild body kick that Magomedov sees coming a mile off.
Magomedov misses with a takedown
and Titor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Titor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Magomedov. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Titor landing with the ground and pound.
Titor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Titor trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titor stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Titor wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
Titor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magomedov tries to move into range but Titor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov is looking to wear down Titor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Titor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Titor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
A left lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Titor sprawls well.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Titor manages to avoid it.
Titor throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Titor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magomedov defends it well.
Titor moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Titor counters with a nice uppercut.
Titor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Titor moves out of range.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Titor scores with a four 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!
Magomedov takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Titor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Titor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Titor throws a nice looking combination but Magomedov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Titor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magomedov lands with a cross.
Titor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a body shot
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Titor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Titor wants it to stay on the feet.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown.
Titor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Titor's head but Titor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Titor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Titor misses with a looping left.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Titor staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Titor.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Titor's head.
Titor misses with a jab to the body
and Magomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Magomedov trying to control but Titor is working from the bottom.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Titor's head.
Titor trying to control the position.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Titor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Titor wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Titor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Titor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Titor is looking to score with low kicks.
Titor throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Titor pinned against the cage. Titor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aly Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titor tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Titor slips under a jab.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov jabs Titor right on the nose. Titor blinks but takes it well.
Titor gets caught flat footed, as Magomedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Titor has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov throws a strike but Titor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Titor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
John Titor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Titor won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.
Titor wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Aly Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Titor defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aly Magomedov.
I think Titor 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 440 p4p, 308 weight class) and Prohor Georgiev (ranked 58 p4p, 39 weight class). Georgiev has chosen Oxxxymiron - City under the sole as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Prohor Georgiev!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Georgiev on the side of the head.
Georgiev moves out of range of the body kick.
Georgiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Georgiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Georgiev.
Georgiev thumps Kilgore with a low kick.
Kilgore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kilgore stands up over Georgiev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilgore chips away with some ground and pound.
Georgiev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Georgiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilgore's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilgore is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kilgore stays in close to Georgiev's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilgore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Georgiev has his foot on Kilgore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilgore works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilgore working some strikes from top position.
Kilgore chips away with some ground and pound.
Kilgore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Georgiev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilgore's guard.
Georgiev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev won't allow Kilgore to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore has Georgiev pulled in close to control his posture.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Kilgore keeps moving.
Kilgore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilgore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilgore wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilgore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kilgore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev throwing strikes from guard but Kilgore blocks nicely.
Georgiev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Georgiev landing with the ground and pound.
Georgiev stands and throws Kilgore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Georgiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kilgore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Georgiev working the ground and pound but Kilgore is defending the strikes.
Kilgore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilgore regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Georgiev is working away from the top position though.
Georgiev wants to pass to mount but Kilgore is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Georgiev seems content to control.
Georgiev is trying to control the action in half guard but Kilgore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilgore is looking to improve his position.
Kilgore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Georgiev is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kilgore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Georgiev.
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 Tacitus Kilgore 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.
Kilgore lands a nice looking kick to the body. Georgiev takes a step back to recover.
Kilgore takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Kilgore finds it's way through Georgiev's defenses.
Kilgore avoids the head kick by Georgiev.
Georgiev throws out a leg kick but Kilgore moves out of range and Georgiev only half commits.
Georgiev staying out of range there.
Kilgore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilgore moves away from the strike by Georgiev.
Kilgore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Georgiev is able to avoid easily.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Georgiev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Georgiev slips a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore ducks under a wild hook from Georgiev.
A little feinted left hand from Kilgore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Georgiev 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.
Georgiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilgore.
Georgiev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kilgore's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore scores with a body shot.
Kilgore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Georgiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Georgiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Georgiev.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Georgiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Kilgore.
Kilgore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Georgiev avoids the punch easily.
Georgiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kilgore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Georgiev scrambles back to his feet.
Kilgore lands a right hook to the body.
Georgiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Georgiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Georgiev throws a jab when Kilgore was well out of range.
Georgiev throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Georgiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Georgiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Georgiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilgore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore avoids the body shot from Georgiev.
Georgiev scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kilgore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kilgore fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Georgiev sprawls well initially but Kilgore persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kilgore lands strikes from half guard.
Georgiev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kilgore is looking to advance position but Georgiev won't allow it.
Kilgore is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kilgore seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tacitus Kilgore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kilgore slips a nice elbow through Georgiev's hands, connecting with Georgiev's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is nestled in close to Georgiev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kilgore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Georgiev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kilgore working the head and body with strikes.
Kilgore is trying to control the action in half guard but Georgiev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kilgore working the head and body with strikes.
Georgiev is looking for a sweep. Kilgore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Georgiev is trying is best to control the position here.
Georgiev wants to get back to full guard.
Kilgore slips a nice elbow through Georgiev's hands, connecting with Georgiev's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Georgiev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kilgore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Georgiev manages to get to full guard.
Georgiev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilgore stands up over Georgiev, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kilgore landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilgore lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Georgiev checks a leg kick.
Kilgore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Georgiev's sensitive parts.
Georgiev cracks a nice hook into Kilgore's ribs.
Kilgore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Georgiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Georgiev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Kilgore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kilgore thuds his right hand into Georgiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Georgiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Georgiev feints a counter leg kick.
Georgiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kilgore to score with a decent uppercut.
Kilgore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Georgiev in his tracks.
Georgiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev checks a leg kick.
Kilgore clobbers Georgiev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev walks into a straight right hand from Kilgore.
Georgiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kilgore was well out of range. Poor timing from Georgiev.
Kilgore keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilgore gets a clinch.
Kilgore can't find room to land a body shot as Georgiev controls the action.
Georgiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilgore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Georgiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilgore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Georgiev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kilgore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Georgiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Georgiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georgiev slips under a jab.
Kilgore throws the kick towards the body but Georgiev avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Kilgore finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kilgore misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Georgiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilgore counters with a thumping low kick.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Georgiev should have avoided that one.
Kilgore throws a looping overhand right but Georgiev ducks down to avoid it.
Kilgore catches Georgiev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kilgore.
Kilgore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Georgiev checks it well.
Kilgore jabs Georgiev right on the nose. Georgiev blinks but takes it well.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Georgiev.
Georgiev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looks like Kilgore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prohor Georgiev.
Kilgore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Georgiev momentarily.
Georgiev dips to his left and cracks Kilgore with an uppercut!
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Georgiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kilgore's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Georgiev.
Kilgore checks the leg kick.
Georgiev loads up on a big right hand but Kilgore slips the punch.
Georgiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilgore.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Georgiev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kilgore in his tracks.
Georgiev staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Kilgore.
Georgiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kilgore jabs Georgiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Georgiev slips a straight right by Kilgore.
Kilgore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Georgiev. That did some damage!
Kilgore lands with a slapping head kick.
Georgiev misses with a leg kick
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kilgore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kilgore takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Georgiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Georgiev moves forwards but Kilgore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kilgore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Georgiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Georgiev tries to counter it with a takedown but Kilgore pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Prohor Georgiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Georgiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Georgiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Georgiev throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Georgiev throws a wild body kick that Kilgore sees coming a mile off.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgiev.
Georgiev with the counter takedown but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Georgiev is looking to chop away at Kilgore's legs.
Kilgore lands a lovely overhand right.
Kilgore just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Kilgore down.
Kilgore connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Kilgore misses its intended target.
Georgiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilgore feints and then cracks Georgiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Georgiev down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tacitus Kilgore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kilgore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tacitus Kilgore!
Tacitus Kilgore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prohor Georgiev spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back motherfuckers! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Third Eye (ranked 300 p4p, 243 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 37 p4p, 28 weight class). Stallion comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Riding on the horses by Daryl Braithwaite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eye slips under a jab.
Eye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stallion. Stallion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stallion shoots in but Eye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Good work by Stallion as he checks the leg kick.
Eye motions for Stallion to come forward. Eye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eye has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eye there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eye throws a leg kick but Stallion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eye slips under a jab.
Eye swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stallion.
Eye shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eye scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Eye to the mat! Eye manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stallion is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stallion throws a strike but Eye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eye looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Eye postures up.
Eye is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stallion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eye wants to stand but Stallion is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eye decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stallion takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stallion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eye throws a leg kick
and Eye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Third Eye has been cut.
Eye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stallion thows a leg kick but Eye checks it
and Eye counters with a good low kick that Stallion was not able to check.
Stallion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stallion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eye tries to throw a body punch but Stallion avoids it by throwing Eye back against the cage.
Stallion lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stallion backwards.
Eye breaks the clinch.
Stallion lands with a thumping leg kick.
A cross from Eye lands.
Eye lands with a shot to the body.
Eye connects with a nice looking jab.
Stallion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stallion checks a leg kick.
Eye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stallion.
Eye looks to land a left hand but Stallion moved out of range nicely.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Stallion.
Third Eye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eye takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stallion misses the shot to the body.
Stallion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Stallion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion shoots in for a double leg but Eye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eye buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stallion is looking to clinch but Eye is avoiding it.
Eye connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eye swings for the body but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion throws a shot from downtown. Eye moves away and avoids it.
Stallion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
Stallion closes the distance but Eye moves to the side
letting Eye counter with a right hand.
Eye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eye fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Eye checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Stallion misses its intended target.
Eye scores with a hook.
Eye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Eye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stallion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Third Eye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stallion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stallion.
Stallion ducks right into an uppercut from Eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stallion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Eye misses.
Stallion wants to clinch up but Eye keeps it at a distance.
Eye slaps away a takedown attempt from Stallion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eye lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eye connects with the punch.
Stallion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eye.
Stallion swings widly with a right hand
and Eye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stallion walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallion uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eye.
Eye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eye misses with a body shot.
A cross from Stallion lands.
Stallion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eye.
Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stallion can do to turn this around?
Good shot there by Eye.
Eye connects with a leg kick.
Eye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eye looks to land a combination. Stallion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stallion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stallion's jab looks to have found its range, popping Eye under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Eye as he connects with a hook.
Stallion checks a leg kick.
Stallion takes one on the button.
Eye scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye scores with a jab. Stallion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick lands for Eye.
Stallion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eye rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stallion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stallion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stallion tries a body shot but Eye blocks it.
Stallion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stallion pushes Eye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eye breaks from the clinch.
Eye sizes up Stallion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eye looks to score with a jab to the body but Stallion is just out of range.
Stallion appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Eye.
Eye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stallion.
Stallion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eye is out of range and Stallion settles back down.
Eye lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stallion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stallion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eye is looking to score with low kicks.
Stallion throws out a counter right but Eye avoids it with no problem.
Eye misses with a left hand
and Stallion holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eye prevents a body shot from Stallion.
Eye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stallion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stallion scrambles back to his feet.
Third Eye is winning the standup battle so far.
Stallion tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stallion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Eye connects with a leg kick.
Eye with the inside leg kick.
Eye lands a head kick!
Eye connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stallion.
Stallion rushes Eye and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Eye.
Stallion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Stallion fails to land.
Eye misses with the head strike.
Eye misses with some punches.
Eye lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stallion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stallion.
Harvey Stallion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eye working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Stallion.
Eye takes a shot to the head.
Stallion misses with a body punch.
Eye lands a shoulder strike.
Stallion has a couple of punches blocked by Eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stallion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Stallion.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stallion can't find room to land a body shot as Eye controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Third Eye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Third Eye's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eye throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stallion misses with a body shot.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Eye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eye scoring well with a low kick there.
Stallion shoots in but Eye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stallion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stallion darts in looking for a takedown but Eye gets double underhooks and turns Stallion into the cage.
Jab, jab by Eye - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eye throws a body punch but Stallion moves out of range.
Stallion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Eye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stallion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stallion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eye's head.
Eye takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stallion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eye throws a leg kick but Stallion checks it.
Stallion tries to clinch but Eye moves out of range.
Stallion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stallion ducks right into an uppercut from Eye.
Eye misses with an uppercut. Stallion saw that one coming.
Eye misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Eye.
Stallion throws a lazy right hand but Eye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eye defending well as Stallion loads up on a big left hand.
Eye checks a low kick from Stallion.
Harvey Stallion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eye thuds his right hand into Stallion's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eye.
Stallion misses with a looping right.
Eye connects with the punch.
Eye looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eye lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eye jabs Stallion right on the nose. Stallion blinks but takes it well.
Third Eye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eye.
Stallion jabs Eye to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stallion has closed the distance and engaged Eye in a clinch.
Stallion struggles to land a body shot inside as Eye controls his hands.
Stallion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eyes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallion lands a nice shot to the body.
Eye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eye moves away from the strike by Stallion.
Eye leaves Stallion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Third Eye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Stallion.
Eye with the inside leg kick.
Stallion takes a swing at Eye's ribcage but misses.
Stallion misses with a jab to the body
and Eye counters with a low kick, right behind Stallion 's knee.
Third Eye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Eye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eye checks a leg kick.
Eye throwing a counter right hand but Stallion manages to avoid it.
Stallion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stallion ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eye scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eye swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stallion throws a body kick that misses
and Eye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eye misses with a wild body shot.
Stallion will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stallion cracks a nice hook into Eye's ribs.
Stallion looks to land a right hand but Eye moved out of range.
Eye lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eye connects with a high kick.
Stallion drives through with a takedown into Eye's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stallion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stallion throws a strike but Eye rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Third Eye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Third Eye!
A victorious Third Eye thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin McGuire (ranked 298 p4p, 291 weight class) and Henry Akinwande (ranked 15 p4p, 4 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGuire might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Akinwande!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Akinwande.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
 It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Akinwande with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Akinwande! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akinwande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire is working hard here to advance position.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGuire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Akinwande manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Akinwande wants to stand but McGuire is controlling his posture from full guard.
Akinwande is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Akinwande postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akinwande is looking to stand up but McGuire won't let him.
Akinwande got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akinwande has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire has his foot on Akinwande's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akinwande works his way back into a safe position though.
McGuire is looking for a triangle here but Akinwande uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Akinwande tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
McGuire looks to move to half guard but instead Akinwande has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to improve his position but instead Akinwande has taken his back!
Akinwande controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGuire breaks Akinwande's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Akinwande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuire lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akinwande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Akinwande's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akinwande loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akinwande working aggressively here.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire is trying to drag Akinwande to the mat but Akinwande just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akinwande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akinwande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a body shot but Akinwande blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Akinwande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akinwande stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Akinwande fails to land.
Akinwande tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Akinwande back against the cage.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire works on Akinwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Akinwande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akinwande fails to land.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire tries for a takedown but Akinwande manages to get underhooks.
Akinwande working aggressively here.
A short right from Akinwande on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akinwande throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
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!
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Akinwande fails to land.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Akinwande.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akinwande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire is leaning against Akinwande and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akinwande's coach down at Torcida MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Akinwande's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire pulls guard successfully.
McGuire is pulling down on Akinwande's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire working for a triangle but Akinwande defends it easily.
Akinwande trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGuire's guard.
McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akinwande defends well.
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.
Akinwande got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGuire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akinwande has managed to get both his arms back between McGuire's legs - danger averted.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Akinwande wants to get up but he can't break McGuire's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akinwande counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinwande moves away.
It seemed like Akinwande was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
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 Kevin McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Henry Akinwande's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGuire cracks Akinwande with an open hand slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGuire.
Akinwande ducks straight into an uppercut from McGuire and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Akinwande manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akinwande wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on McGuire's hips, looking to push off. But McGuire grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Akinwande screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Kevin McGuire!
A victorious Kevin McGuire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacks Sole (ranked 256 p4p, 183 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 45 p4p, 36 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
Sole misses with a straight left.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Sole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sole scores with a jab. Taneyev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sole wants to land a leg kick but Taneyev is out of range.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Taneyev misses.
Sole throws a body kick that misses
and Taneyev counters with a one-two to the body.
Sole throws a leg kick but Taneyev moved away.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole tries to work over Taneyev's front leg with a kick but Taneyev checks it.
Sole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sole thumps Taneyev with a low kick.
Taneyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taneyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Sole.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Sole lands.
Sole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taneyev, pushing him back against the cage.
Sole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taneyev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taneyev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sole throws a push kick but Taneyev slaps the foot to one side.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Sole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as Taneyev blocks the low kick.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Sole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taneyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sole finds it's way through Taneyev's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Sole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sole.
Taneyev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
Taneyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Taneyev off balance momentarily.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
Sole scores with the left hand. Taneyev knows he should have avoided that one.
Sole is looking to clinch but Taneyev is avoiding it.
Taneyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sole jabs Taneyev right on the nose. Taneyev blinks but takes it well.
Taneyev moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sole.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taneyev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sole wants to clinch but Taneyev slips to the side
and Taneyev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taneyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Sole.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taneyev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taneyev checks it well.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev keeps the fight on the outside.
Sole fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taneyev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Taneyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taneyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole throws a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Sole connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taneyev. Taneyev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taneyev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
That's time! Sole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sole. Taneyev shrugs it off though.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Taneyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sole cracks Taneyev with an open hand slap.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Taneyev saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Sole misses with a looping right.
Taneyev unleashes a big counter combination but Sole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sole scores with a jab to the body.
Sole misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taneyev has time to react.
Sole takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taneyev tries a head kick but it misses.
Taneyev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sole. Sole obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taneyev avoids a kick to the body.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Taneyev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taneyev.
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taneyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Taneyev checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Taneyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Taneyev.
Taneyev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taneyev blocks a leg kick.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Sole pushes Taneyev away with a front kick.
Taneyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taneyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taneyev walks into a stiff left hand from Sole.
Sole wants to slow Taneyev down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole misses with a body kick.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Taneyev moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Sole thows a leg kick but Taneyev checks it
and Taneyev counters with a straight right hand.
Taneyev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taneyev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Taneyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taneyev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Taneyev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole misses with a straight left.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sole throws a jab when Taneyev was well out of range.
Taneyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Sole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taneyev counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
and Taneyev counters with a nice right hand that sends Sole toppling to the canvas! Sole scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taneyev finish him?!
It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taneyev can do to turn this around?
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!
Sole clinches.
Sole swings wildly with an uppercut but Taneyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole prevents Taneyev from breaking the clinch.
Taneyev working hard to break the clinch.
Taneyev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sole decides to pull guard.
Taneyev is looking to stand up but Sole won't let him.
Sole seems keen to control Taneyev's posture.
Taneyev wants to stand but Sole has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sole has his foot on Taneyev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taneyev works his way back into a safe position though.
Sole working for a triangle but Taneyev defends it easily.
Taneyev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Taneyev throws a big counter head kick but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev scores with a jab to the body.
Sole slips under a jab from Taneyev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacks Sole's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sole throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Taneyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Taneyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taneyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sole with a body shot.
Sole connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
Sole tried to score with a low kick but Taneyev checks it.
A solid body kick from Sole.
Sole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taneyev takes a step back to recover.
Taneyev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taneyev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taneyev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sole.
Taneyev moves forwards but Sole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taneyev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Taneyev moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Taneyev misses.
Sole thumps Taneyev with a low kick.
Sole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taneyev will feel that in the morning.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taneyev on the side of the head.
Sole misses with a kick to the body.
Taneyev throws out a counter right but Sole avoids it with no problem.
Taneyev slips a jab from Sole.
Taneyev walks into a straight right hand from Sole.
Taneyev throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with an outside leg kick.
Sole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sole throws a right hand that misses
and Taneyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taneyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sole is predictable there
letting Taneyev counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taneyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taneyev takes one on the button.
Taneyev misses with a head kick.
Sole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taneyev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sole throws a leg kick
letting Taneyev counter with a right hand.
Sole lands a jab to Taneyev's midsection.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Sole throws a jab but it's blocked by Taneyev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taneyev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sole can pounce on him.
Sole slips a straight right by Taneyev.
Sole tries a low kick but Taneyev avoids it.
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Taneyev's front leg but catches the back leg as Taneyev tries to avoid it.
Valentin Taneyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sole tries to work over Taneyev's front leg with a kick but Taneyev checks it.
Taneyev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Taneyev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Taneyev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sole throws a body punch but Taneyev moves out of range.
Taneyev blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taneyev walks into a straight right hand from Sole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taneyev checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Taneyev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Sole.
Taneyev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Taneyev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Some bone on bone action there as Taneyev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taneyev checks a leg kick nicely.
Taneyev throws a fast counter high kick but Sole manages to duck under it in time.
Sole cracks Taneyev with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sole as he connects with a hook.
Sole scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taneyev. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sole 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 23 p4p, 78 weight class) and Alexei Babinski (ranked 5 p4p, 13 weight class). Babinski has chosen Raining Blood - Slayer as his entrance music. 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 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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babinski throws a shot to the body.
Mumu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Babinski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mumu lands a high kick!
It looks like Alexei Babinski has been cut.
Babinski's corner calls for a 1-2. Babinski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mumu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mumu lands with an overhand left.
Babinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mumu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mumu cracks Babinski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Babinski throws a leg kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu slips a jab from Babinski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu throws a right hand that misses
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Babinski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mumu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Mumu.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Babinski prevents a body shot from Mumu.
Babinski scores with a hook to the body.
Mumu tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Babinski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Babinski breaks the clinch.
Mumu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Babinski misses with the combination.
Mumu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Babinski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mumu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babinski.
Babinski swings widly with a right hand
and Mumu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mumu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski throws the left hand but Mumu avoids the punch easily.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babinski thuds his shin into the meat of Mumu's side.
Babinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Mumu's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babinski finds it's way round the side to connect with Mumu's head.
Mumu blocks the body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Mumu there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Babinski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mumu - the referee stops the clock and Babinski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mumu. Babinski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Babinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexei Babinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski looks to land a combination. Mumu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumu misses with an uppercut.
Babinski connects with a body shot that sends Mumu's belly button to the back.
Mumu looks to throw the jab but Babinski is out of range.
Babinski with a nice cross.
Babinski misses with a right hand
and Mumu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Babinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mumu is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Mumu - just one landing.
Babinski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Babinski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mumu backs up against the cage.
Mumu throws a hook to the side of Babinski's head but Babinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mumu.
Babinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mumu slips a jab and a cross from Babinski.
Babinski scoring well with a low kick there.
Mumu blocks a head kick by Babinski.
Babinski throws a hook but Mumu blocks it.
Babinski swings for the body but Mumu moves out of range.
Babinski misses with a straight right.
Babinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mumu checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Babinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Babinski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Babinski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babinski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Babinski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mumu fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Babinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mumu misses with an uppercut
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mumu moves out of range as Babinski strikes.
A big right from Babinski misses.
Babinski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Babinski.
Babinski throws a lazy right hand but Mumu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mumu slips a jab and a cross from Babinski.
Mumu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Babinski throws a jab when Mumu was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
Mumu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Babinski misses with an uppercut.
Mumu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babinski throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Babinski ducks under a wild hook from Mumu.
Babinski cracks Mumu with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mumu to stand back up!
Mumu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski misses with a looping right.
Mumu tries to counter by clinching up but Babinski breaks away and moves out of range.
Mumu cracks a nice hook into Babinski's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mumu stuns Babinski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mumu moves away from the strike by Babinski.
Mumu is looking to counter punch.
Mumu misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Babinski.
Mumu scores with a shot to the body.
Mumu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
Mumu thuds his right hand into Babinski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Babinski throws a hook to the side of Mumu's head but Mumu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Mumu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mumu.
Babinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mumu moves away.
Babinski throws a leg kick but Mumu checks it.
Mumu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mumu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Babinski throws out the jab.
Babinski throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mumu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mumu throws a jab when Babinski was well out of range.
Mumu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mumu slips a straight right by Babinski.
Babinski moves out of range as Mumu strikes.
Babinski circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mumu. Babinski falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mumu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Alborz Mumu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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