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SYN 801 Warror vs. Syndal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1025 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Willie Wood (ranked 157 p4p, 201 weight class). Willie Wood has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oliver Hedman Karlsson's chin.
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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 29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willie Wood!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedman Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson checks a leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wood counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson gets tackled into the cage by Wood. Wood maintains the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hedman Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wood.
Wood tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hedman Karlsson misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood blocks an elbow strike from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood managing to block the knees to the body from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Hedman Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wood blocks it with crossed arms.
Hedman Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wood just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Wood.
Hedman Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wood.
Wood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Hedman Karlsson has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Wood.
Wood tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Wood controls the action.
Hedman Karlsson lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.
Wood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedman Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Hedman Karlsson is blocking nicely.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Hedman Karlsson blocks with his arms.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wood lands a nice shot to the body.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedman Karlsson controls his hands.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Wood struggles to land a body shot inside as Hedman Karlsson controls his hands.
Hedman Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Hedman Karlsson blocks it.
Wood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hedman Karlsson tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
A short right from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wood is defending well for now.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Wood.
Wood misses with the head strike.
Hedman Karlsson trying to stall but Wood improves his position.
Hedman Karlsson avoiding damage.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hedman Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wood's elbow.
Wood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hedman Karlsson.
A short uppercut from Wood.
Hedman Karlsson tries a knee to the head but Wood blocks it.
A short left from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood throws a punch but it's blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
Nice body punch from Hedman Karlsson - that landed with a thud.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Wood.
Wood swings wildly with an uppercut but Hedman Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson blocking some punches.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson blocks a body shot from Wood.
Hedman Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood misses with a punch on the inside.
Wood tries to work over Hedman Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hedman Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Wood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson prevents a body shot from Wood.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Hedman Karlsson blocks with his arms.
Hedman Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wood avoids it.
Wood trying to land knees to the body.
Wood tries to throw a body punch but Hedman Karlsson avoids it by throwing Wood back against the cage.
Hedman Karlsson digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
Hedman Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willie Wood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wood counters with a thumping low kick.
Wood misses with a hook. Hedman Karlsson ducked under it nicely.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hedman Karlsson throws a shot to the body.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wood is looking to slow Hedman Karlsson down with leg kicks.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is out of range and Wood settles back down.
Hedman Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wood throws a body kick that misses.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a hook
and Wood counters with a good low kick that Hedman Karlsson was not able to check.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hedman Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Wood.
Hedman Karlsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedman Karlsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wood throws a front kick that sends Hedman Karlsson stumbling back into the cage.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw the jab but Wood is out of range.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedman Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wood.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Wood.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Willie Wood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Hedman Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood checks a low kick from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and Wood counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hedman Karlsson slips a straight right by Wood.
An inside leg kick from Wood misses.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hedman Karlsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wood.
Wood lands a really nice looking cross but Hedman Karlsson seems unphased.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to wear down Wood with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Wood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hedman Karlsson slips under a jab from Wood.
Wood scores with a hook.
Wood connects with a solid leg kick.
Wood tries to clinch but Hedman Karlsson moves out of range.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wood moves away from the strike by Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wood blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hedman Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wood scores with a jab.
Wood moves out of range of the leg kick from Hedman Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Wood misses.
Hedman Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hedman Karlsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wood. Wood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Wood misses the target.
Wood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hedman Karlsson blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hedman Karlsson's sensitive parts.
Wood is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wood with a nice calf kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hedman Karlsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wood lands a leg kick that knocks Hedman Karlsson off balance momentarily.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson tries to land a body kick
and Hedman Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wood tries a quick counter leg kick but Hedman Karlsson is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hedman Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Wood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wood misses with a kick to the body.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Wood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hedman Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a nice leg kick.
Wood cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a right hand
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
Wood misses the jab.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Hedman Karlsson's shoulder, as Hedman Karlsson tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Hedman Karlsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wood takes a swing at Hedman Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wood.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a combination
and Wood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hedman Karlsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hedman Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wood steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hedman Karlsson.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hedman Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wood loads up on a big right hand but Hedman Karlsson slips the punch.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wood throws a poor cross that misses
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hedman Karlsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hedman Karlsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Wood tenderised Hedman Karlsson's leg. Hedman Karlsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hedman Karlsson. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hedman Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood lands with a cross.
Wood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wood.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Hedman Karlsson swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Wood cracks Hedman Karlsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson missing with a left hand there. Wood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Hedman Karlsson misses.
Hedman Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
and Wood counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wood fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wood scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Wood!
Our winner, Willie Wood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Polliisi Partio (ranked 1526 p4p, 1472 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 217 p4p, 210 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Polliisi Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman misses with a hook.
Rahman throws a combination. Partio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Partio shoots in and bounces Rahman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rahman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Partio is controlling him.
Rahman is working an open guard so Partio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Partio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahman throws out the jab.
Rahman tries to sprawl but Partio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahman is trying to stand up here but Partio is controlling him well.
Rahman is refusing to be controlled, as Partio sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Partio trying to control the action but Rahman is working from the bottom.
Partio stands up and beckons Rahman to join him on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rahman stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio defending well as Rahman loads up on a big left hand.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Rahman's head.
 It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Partio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rahman misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahman.
A cross from Rahman lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman scores with a jab to the head.
Rahman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
Rahman throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rahman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rahman motions for Partio to come forward. Rahman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rahman connects with a single shot there.
Rahman's corner calls for a 1-2. Rahman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Partio darts in looking for a takedown but Rahman gets double underhooks and turns Partio into the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Partio closes the distance and clinches up with Rahman, looking for a takedown. Partio pushes Rahman against the cage but Rahman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polliisi Partio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahman misses with a looping left.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Rahman throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Partio.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Rahman's shoulder, as Rahman tries to avoid the shot.
Rahman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rahman throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Rahman only half commits.
Partio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rahman's waist but Rahman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Partio off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Partio or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahman, which made it look bad.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio ducks right into an uppercut from Rahman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Good exchange - Rahman coming out on top.
A big left from Rahman misses.
No joy there for Rahman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rahman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Partio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahman.
Partio seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdul Rahman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rahman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces Rahman off the cage and back into range.
Rahman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
Rahman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Rahman lands a nice shot that snaps Partio's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rahman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdul Rahman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rahman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rahman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Partio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Rahman.
Rahman blocks a head kick by Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rahman! But no joy.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rahman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
 Partio is rocked!
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Partio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Partio throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a pinpoint strike between Partio's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Partio crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Rahman scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Rahman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 1142 p4p, 1149 weight class) and Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 141 p4p, 142 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torkel Bystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Erik Friedrichsen!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Friedrichsen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Friedrichsen misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bystrom.
Bystrom misses with a hook. Friedrichsen ducked under it nicely.
Friedrichsen cracks Bystrom with an open hand slap.
 It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Bystrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedrichsen.
Bystrom lands a head shot.
Friedrichsen throws a series of punches but Bystrom moves out of range.
Friedrichsen lands a jab to the nose.
Friedrichsen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bystrom lands a jab.
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedrichsen moves away from the strike by Bystrom.
Bystrom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friedrichsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Bystrom lands with a kick to the temple. Friedrichsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Friedrichsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friedrichsen swings for the body but Bystrom moves out of range.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Bystrom moves out of range.
Bystrom tries to counter by clinching up but Friedrichsen breaks away and moves out of range.
Friedrichsen looks to land a right hand but Bystrom moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bystrom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Friedrichsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bystrom doesn't seem bothered though.
Bystrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Friedrichsen 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.
Friedrichsen scores with a nice head shot.
Bystrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BLK Elite MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Friedrichsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bystrom sprawling to the canvas! Bystrom rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Friedrichsen finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Friedrichsen moves out of range easily.
Friedrichsen walks into a jab.
Bystrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Friedrichsen.
Bystrom throws a lazy head kick
and Friedrichsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedrichsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bystrom is breathing heavily.
Bystrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Friedrichsen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bystrom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Friedrichsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bystrom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom throws a lazy right hand but Friedrichsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bystrom connects with a jab.
Friedrichsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bystrom is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bystrom.
Bystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bystrom misses with a shot to the body
and Friedrichsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torkel Bystrom's cut is getting worse.
Friedrichsen stuns Bystrom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friedrichsen avoids the body shot from Bystrom.
Bystrom checks a low kick from Friedrichsen.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Bystrom's head but Bystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bystrom throwing a counter right hand but Friedrichsen manages to avoid it.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick.
Bystrom misses the jab.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Bystrom's head but Bystrom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bystrom scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looks to land a right hand but Friedrichsen moved out of range.
Friedrichsen with the inside leg kick.
Friedrichsen lands a nice hook to Bystrom's body. Bystrom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bystrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bystrom throws a head kick but Friedrichsen moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bystrom has time to react.
Friedrichsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bystrom thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bystrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bystrom ducks right into an uppercut from Friedrichsen.
Bystrom lands with a straight right. Friedrichsen didn't see that one coming.
Friedrichsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Bystrom seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Friedrichsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bystrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bystrom sizes up Friedrichsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Friedrichsen misses with a looping left.
Bystrom moves out of range of the body kick from Friedrichsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedrichsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Friedrichsen misses.
Bystrom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friedrichsen blocks a head kick by Bystrom.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bystrom takes one to the chin there.
Torkel Bystrom's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bystrom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Friedrichsen's hands.
Friedrichsen lands a right hook to the body.
Bystrom staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Bystrom.
Bystrom throws a jab when Friedrichsen was well out of range.
Bystrom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Friedrichsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bystrom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Friedrichsen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedrichsen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Friedrichsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bystrom moves away.
Bystrom throws a sloppy head kick and Friedrichsen moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Friedrichsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bystrom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bystrom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friedrichsen.
Bystrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Friedrichsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bystrom.
Friedrichsen throws out a counter right but Bystrom avoids it with no problem.
Friedrichsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bystrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friedrichsen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bystrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bystrom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Friedrichsen can pounce on him.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Friedrichsen tenderised Bystrom's leg. Bystrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bystrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bystrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Friedrichsen lands a hook that stumbles Bystrom back into the cage. Friedrichsen follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bystrom to the canvas! Friedrichsen pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bystrom has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Erik Friedrichsen!
An out of breath Erik Friedrichsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 536 p4p, 654 weight class) and Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 75 p4p, 97 weight class). Ko Nachi's entrance music is Echoing Thunder. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko Nachi works the jab nicely.
Fujiwara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that misses
and Ko Nachi counters with a good low kick that Fujiwara was not able to check.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara has Ko Nachi up against the cage in a clinch.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Ko Nachi's head coaches at The Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fujiwara connects with a body shot that sends Ko Nachi's belly button to the back.
Fujiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ko Nachi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko Nachi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ko Nachi throws a head punch that misses.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
Fujiwara manages to break the clinch.
Ko Nachi delivers a nice body kick.
Fujiwara misses with a combination
and Fujiwara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fujiwara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ko Nachi. Ko Nachi obviously looking to wear him down.
Fujiwara scores with a one two! Ko Nachi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujiwara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ko Nachi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiwara is looking to clinch but Ko Nachi is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ko Nachi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fujiwara duly obliges.
Ko Nachi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujiwara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko Nachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fujiwara 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.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ko Nachi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fujiwara misses with a hook.
Fujiwara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ko Nachi misses with a straight right.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Ko Nachi slaps away a takedown attempt from Fujiwara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fujiwara throws a nice looking combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ko Nachi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujiwara rushes Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ko Nachi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi presses Fujiwara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fujiwara - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Fujiwara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Fujiwara controls the action.
Fujiwara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara blocks a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujiwara wants to get back to striking at distance but Ko Nachi won't allow it.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi has Fujiwara pressed against the cage, preventing Fujiwara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fujiwara breaks the clinch.
Fujiwara tries to bum rush Ko Nachi with a series of wild strikes but Ko Nachi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fujiwara drops his hands momentarily and Ko Nachi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fujiwara throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Fujiwara blocks it.
Ko Nachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Ko Nachi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fujiwara throws an off balance right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara throws a combination that misses
and Ko Nachi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujiwara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fujiwara duly obliges.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujiwara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up.
Ko Nachi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ko Nachi counters with an outside leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves away from the strike by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara rushes Ko Nachi and presses him up against the cage.
Ko Nachi scores with a shoulder strike.
Fujiwara blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fujiwara controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara tries to clinch up but Ko Nachi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujiwara has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fujiwara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujiwara walks into a stiff left hand from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fujiwara's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some wild striking there from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fujiwara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ko Nachi counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fujiwara slips under a jab from Ko Nachi.
Fujiwara throws a sloppy body shot
and Ko Nachi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fujiwara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ko Nachi sprawls well initially but Fujiwara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ko Nachi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ko Nachi 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.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Fujiwara postures up.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Ko Nachi trying to control the position here.
Ko Nachi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ko Nachi is keeping the position for now.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Ko Nachi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ko Nachi keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Ko Nachi's ribcage but misses.
Yoshi Fujiwara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fujiwara misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi scores with a head kick.
Fujiwara lands with an overhand left.
Fujiwara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ko Nachi as he avoids it easily.
Fujiwara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ko Nachi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Fujiwara tries to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara tries to clinch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Fujiwara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a body kick that stops Fujiwara in his tracks momentarily.
Fujiwara is breathing heavily.
Ko Nachi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fujiwara misses with a two punch combination.
Ko Nachi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ko Nachi lands with a cross.
Ko Nachi throws a good cross that connects.
 Fujiwara is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
BAM! Ko Nachi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Fujiwara like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 809 p4p, 2544 weight class) and Lazy Bastard (ranked 103 p4p, 312 weight class). Hero comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Dollar Hero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dollar Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hero misses.
Hero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Hero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero slips a straight right by Bastard.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Bastard misses
letting Hero counter with a right hand.
Bastard scores with the left hand. Hero knows he should have avoided that one.
Bastard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hero. That one must have hurt.
Bastard cracks a nice hook into Hero's ribs.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero slips a jab from Bastard.
Hero gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Hero counters with an inside leg kick.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Hero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard 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.
Hero throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bastard is trying to defend but Hero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hero is looking for a kimura but Bastard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hero to get the leverage.
Hero is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bastard is just riding it out for now. Hero eventually gives up the hold.
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Hero is controlling him
Hero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
Hero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bastard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bastard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hero is trying to control. Bastard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Hero is controlling him
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hero lands a nice short elbow.
Hero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero is looking to advance position but Bastard won't allow it.
Bastard tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hero wants to pass to mount but Bastard is defending the position.
Hero is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bastard is looking to improve his position.
Hero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bastard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hero.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Bastard is pressing down on Hero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard pulls Hero in close to his closed guard and prevents Hero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bastard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hero off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Hero shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hero was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hero cracks Bastard with a big elbow.
Hero throws an elbow but Bastard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom here.
Bastard sneaks back into half guard.
Bastard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Hero slips a nice elbow through Bastard's hands, connecting with Bastard's forehead.
Hero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hero winds up and cracks Bastard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bastard is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to stand up here but Hero is controlling him well.
Hero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hero wants to control but Bastard is keeping him busy.
Hero prevents Bastard from standing back up.
Hero working Bastard over with strikes.
Bastard is trying to stand.
Bastard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bastard won't allow Hero to pass to mount.
Hero is looking to take a break and control but Bastard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero is really struggling to control Bastard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero prevents Bastard from standing back up.
Hero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastard pushes Hero off looking to stand but Hero dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dollar Hero dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Bastard misses.
Hero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Bastard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Bastard.
Hero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bastard's guard.
Hero trying to control but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Bastard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastard pulls Hero in close to prevent any damage.
Hero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hero showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hero throwing strikes but missing.
Hero won't allow Bastard to sweep him here.
Hero is pushing down on Bastard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bastard is fighting to maintain full guard but Hero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hero trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom.
Bastard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bastard trying to control the position here.
Bastard looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hero preventing the sweep.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hero chips away with some ground and pound.
Hero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Hero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastard has momentary wrist control but Hero slips an elbow through the middle.
Bastard wants to stand but Hero is controlling the position.
Bastard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hero is one step ahead there.
Hero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
Hero with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bastard is still in real trouble! Can Hero finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Bastard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bastard is keeping the position for now.
Hero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hero throwing strikes from guard but Bastard blocks nicely.
Bastard keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Bastard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bastard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hero has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dollar Hero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard trying to control but Hero is working from the bottom.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dollar Hero dominated that second round.
That's time! Hero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Hero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bastard looks to land a combination but Hero avoids it well.
Hero jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.
Hero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hero showed some decent athleticism there.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
Bastard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
Hero is controlling the pace.
Bastard looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hero is looking for a kimura but Bastard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hero to get the leverage.
Bastard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hero.
Hero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hero working Bastard over with strikes.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.
Hero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bastard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hero lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bastard quite badly. Bastard pulls Hero in close trying to recover. Hero postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bastard on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bastard doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dollar Hero!
A less than humble Dollar Hero misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Brandstatter (ranked 235 p4p, 487 weight class) and Aristides Abel (ranked 29 p4p, 67 weight class). Brandstatter comes to the cage accompanied by The Maestro. Abel has chosen Express Yourself as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wolfgang Brandstatter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Abel!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Abel throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
Abel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abel forces Brandstatter back against the cage and clinches.
Abel is trying to break the clinch but Brandstatter has him pressed against the cage.
Brandstatter pushes Abel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandstatter working aggressively here.
Abel lands a right hand.
Abel with a knee to the head.
Brandstatter tries a body shot but Abel blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Abel.
Brandstatter wants to get back to striking at distance but Abel won't allow it.
Abel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandstatter is trying to force a seperation but Abel has the dominant position.
Brandstatter takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Wolfgang Brandstatter has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abel.
Brandstatter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brandstatter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abel backwards.
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Wolfgang Brandstatter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel lands with a kick to the temple. Brandstatter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abel lands a front kick.
Brandstatter throws a wild body kick that Abel sees coming a mile off.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Brandstatter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Abel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abel throws a head kick that misses.
Brandstatter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Brandstatter tries to land a front kick but Abel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abel keeps Brandstatter at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Abel moves out of range.
Brandstatter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Abel tries to move into range but Brandstatter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abel.
Brandstatter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick.
Abel throws a leg kick but Brandstatter moved away.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abel throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Abel lands with a kick to the temple. Brandstatter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel blocks a head kick by Brandstatter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter clobbers Abel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Abel scores with a nice right hand.
Brandstatter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandstatter lands a nice hook to Abel's body. Abel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brandstatter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brandstatter.
Abel lands a jab to Brandstatter's midsection.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Abel.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick as Abel jumps back.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandstatter can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Abel checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter moves out of range as Abel throws a body kick.
Brandstatter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter looks for the body kick but Abel saw that one coming.
Abel takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandstatter's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abel checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abel.
A jab from Brandstatter finds it's way through Abel's defenses.
Abel walks into a jab.
Brandstatter throws a front kick aimed at Abel's knee but Abel avoids it well.
Brandstatter works Abel's body with a nice hook.
Brandstatter tests Abel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandstatter 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abel! But no joy.
Brandstatter throws a head kick but Abel moves out of range.
Abel misses with a low kick.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Abel avoided it.
A big right from Brandstatter misses.
Abel is looking to slow Brandstatter down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to throw a body kick
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
Brandstatter is looking to land body kicks.
Brandstatter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter lands a jab to Abel's midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abel.
A shot to the liver by Abel. Beautiful body shot.
Abel scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Abel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abel misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Brandstatter.
Nice defenses there by Abel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 Wolfgang Brandstatter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Brandstatter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brandstatter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Abel drives through and clinches with Brandstatter against the cage.
Brandstatter 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.
Abel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abel misses with a body punch.
Abel blocking some punches.
Brandstatter digs a right hand into Abel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abel's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Abel.
Brandstatter misses with a body punch.
Abel tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Abel.
Abel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abel lands a head kick!
Abel throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abel momentarily.
Brandstatter connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter lands a front kick.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter misses with a wild body shot.
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Abel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Abel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandstatter.
Abel throws a fast counter high kick but Brandstatter manages to duck under it in time.
A punch combination from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter connects with the punch.
Abel throws a head kick but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Brandstatter is looking to score with low kicks.
Abel throws a push kick but Brandstatter slaps the foot to one side.
Abel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter tries a low kick but Abel avoids it.
A jab from Abel misses.
Brandstatter tried to counter with a leg kick but Abel avoided it.
Good standup being displayed there by Abel as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brandstatter, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brandstatter's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter lands with a kick to the temple. Abel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abel throws a sloppy head kick and Brandstatter moves out of range easily.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brandstatter connects with a crisp jab.
Brandstatter lands a high kick!
Brandstatter scores with a spinning back kick!
Abel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
Abel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandstatter. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandstatter scores with a three punch combo!
Brandstatter keeps Abel at a distance using the push kick.
Brandstatter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandstatter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandstatter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abel to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Abel blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Abel misses its intended target.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abel throws out a loose jab but Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandstatter.
Abel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abel misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brandstatter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Abel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick misses from Abel.
Abel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandstatter.
Abel wants to slow Brandstatter down by chopping away at his legs.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Abel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brandstatter blocks it well.
Brandstatter is looking to slow Abel down with leg kicks.
Abel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Abel throws the left hand but Brandstatter avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abel.
Abel is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandstatter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abel moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brandstatter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abel - the referee stops the clock and Brandstatter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abel. Brandstatter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a low kick nicely.
Brandstatter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abel. Abel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abel avoids the head kick by Brandstatter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abel is looking to land body kicks.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Abel with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Brandstatter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Brandstatter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Brandstatter tenderised Abel's leg. Abel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandstatter throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandstatter misses the target.
Brandstatter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandstatter. That's going to slow Abel down.
Abel defending well as Brandstatter loads up on a big left hand.
Brandstatter misses with a kick to the body.
Abel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brandstatter is out of range and Abel settles back down.
Abel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brandstatter on the side of the head.
Abel works over Brandstatter's head and body with a nice combination.
Abel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandstatter lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Brandstatter is predictable there
and Abel counters with a big head kick but Brandstatter shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandstatter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Abel with a nice calf kick.
Good work by Brandstatter as he checks the leg kick.
Brandstatter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Abel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandstatter misses with a straight left.
Brandstatter wants to slow Abel down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abel checks a leg kick.
Abel raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandstatter misses with an uppercut.
Brandstatter fakes the leg kick and cracks Abel in the body.
Abel fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abel.
Abel misses with a right hand
and Brandstatter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandstatter cracks Abel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Abel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brandstatter blocks the body kick.
Brandstatter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abel. Abel obviously looking to wear him down.
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Abel saw it coming and moves away.
Abel moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Good leg kick by Abel.
Brandstatter misses with a lunging right hand
and Abel counters with a low kick, right behind Brandstatter 's knee.
Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abel takes a swing at Brandstatter's ribcage but misses.
Brandstatter loads up on a big right hand but Abel slips the punch.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abel lands with a kick to the temple. Brandstatter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters circling a little - Abel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A big left from Brandstatter misses.
Brandstatter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brandstatter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Abel lands a jab to the head.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
As Abel backs away, Brandstatter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Brandstatter misses.
Abel tries to clinch there but Brandstatter circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel throws the kick towards the body but Brandstatter avoids it.
Brandstatter lunges at Abel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abel's hand.
Brandstatter lands a lovely overhand right.
Brandstatter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abel. That did some damage!
Brandstatter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abel is looking to land body kicks.
Abel loads up on a big right hand but Brandstatter slips the punch.
Abel throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Brandstatter clobbers Abel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brandstatter gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abel counters with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandstatter.
Abel connects with a leg kick.
Abel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Abel off balance momentarily.
Abel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abel throws a fast counter high kick but Brandstatter manages to duck under it in time.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandstatter with a hook.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter looks to score with a jab to the body but Abel is just out of range.
Brandstatter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Abel.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandstatter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abel scrambles back to his feet.
Brandstatter looks to land a left hand but Abel moved out of range nicely.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter backing away here, and Abel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brandstatter blocks a head kick by Abel.
Crunch! Brandstatter slams his shin into Abel's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandstatter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandstatter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
Abel throws a big counter head kick but Brandstatter avoids it with no problem.
Brandstatter throws a sloppy head kick and Abel moves out of range easily.
Abel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandstatter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfgang Brandstatter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brandstatter, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfgang Brandstatter!
An out of breath Wolfgang Brandstatter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 158 p4p, 374 weight class) and Pentti Pentele (ranked 17 p4p, 45 weight class). Pentele has chosen Dreams of Retribution as his entrance music. Edson Bidon Barbosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele digs a good hook to Barbosa's body.
Pentele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbosa at a distance.
Pentele pushes Barbosa away with a front kick.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele misses with a looping left.
Barbosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pentele.
Pentele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbosa is just out of range.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Barbosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barbosa connects with a nice looking jab.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Pentele avoided it.
Pentele thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barbosa if he has to take too many more of those.
We've been informed that Pentele has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbosa drops his hands momentarily and Pentele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentele throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Pentele responds with a good body kick, but Barbosa manages to step out the way in time.
Pentele misses with a looping right.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
We've been told by Barbosa's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pentele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pentele.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Pentele wants to land a leg kick but Barbosa is out of range.
Barbosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbosa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Edson Bidon Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pentele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Pentele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pentele misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barbosa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pentele doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Pentele.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pentele throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa looks to land a left hand but Pentele moved out of range nicely.
Pentele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pentele connects with a body shot that sends Barbosa's belly button to the back.
Pentele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pentele walks into a straight right hand from Barbosa.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbosa manages to avoid it.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pentele takes one to the side of the head.
Pentele takes one to the side of the head.
Barbosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pentele misses the target.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa ducks under a wild hook from Pentele.
Barbosa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pentele. That did some damage!
Barbosa throws a leg kick
and Pentele counters with a leg kick.
Pentele slips a jab and a cross from Barbosa.
Barbosa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pentele misses with a wild body shot.
Barbosa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Pentele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pentele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pentele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Barbosa looks to land a right hand but Pentele moved out of range.
Barbosa throws the left hand but Pentele avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a nice looking combination but Pentele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele connects with a single shot there.
Pentele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pentele cracks Barbosa with a good jab.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pentele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pentele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but Pentele slips the punch.
A left lands for Barbosa.
Barbosa thows a leg kick but Pentele checks it
and Pentele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pentele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbosa lands a nice shot that snaps Pentele's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pentti Pentele will probably get the nod.
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.
Barbosa lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Barbosa misses with a body punch
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Barbosa.
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbosa moves away.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barbosa connects with a body shot.
Pentele misses with a hook. Barbosa ducked under it nicely.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Pentele misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa misses with a looping right.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Pentele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Pentele.
Barbosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pentele was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbosa.
Pentele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbosa. That did some damage!
A jab from Pentele misses.
Barbosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pentele momentarily.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pentele throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pentele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa throws a chopping leg kick but Pentele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab lands there for Barbosa.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Barbosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Pentele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws a solid leg kick but Pentele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbosa.
Pentele throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pentele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barbosa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barbosa swinging wildly here.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Barbosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pentele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbosa misses with a straight right.
Pentele steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barbosa lands a two punch combo.
Barbosa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Pentele is just out of range.
Pentele tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele swings for the body but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Pentele.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbosa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Pentele on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbosa lands a leg kick that knocks Pentele off balance momentarily.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but Pentele is out of range.
Pentele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pentele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pentele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pentele shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barbosa avoids the body shot from Pentele.
Pentele walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pentele counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele lands with a right hand.
Pentele throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
Pentele throws the left hand but Barbosa avoids the punch easily.
Pentele slips a jab from Barbosa.
Pentele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbosa doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pentele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Pentele.
Barbosa misses with a wild body shot.
Pentele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pentele.
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 Edson Bidon Barbosa will probably get the nod.
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!
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pentele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbosa throws out the jab.
Barbosa throws a combination that misses
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut. Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pentele lands a right hook to the body.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pentele to counter with a crisp jab.
Barbosa throws a hook to the side of Pentele's head but Pentele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Pentele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pentele jabs at Barbosa's body.
Barbosa misses with a hook
and Pentele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
Pentele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Pentele.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa punishes Pentele's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pentele counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pentele takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Pentele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pentele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barbosa.
Jab, jab by Pentele - just one landing.
Pentele defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Barbosa coming out on top.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Barbosa throws an overhand right that lands on Pentele's shoulder, as Pentele tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Pentele misses.
Pentele checks a leg kick.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentele throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barbosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Pentele loads up on a big right hand but Barbosa slips the punch.
Pentele thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Pentele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbosa.
Pentele rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbosa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Pentele.
Pentele misses the jab.
Barbosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Pentele moves away and avoids it.
Pentele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pentele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentele takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pentele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbosa misses with a low kick.
Pentele throws a counter combo.
Pentele misses with a straight right.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Pentele.
Pentele moves out of range as Barbosa throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbosa. Pentele does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pentele misses.
Pentele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbosa moves out of range as Pentele strikes.
Pentele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pentele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbosa rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Barbosa misses.
Pentele throws a low kick but Barbosa moves out of range easily.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Barbosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele tries to bum rush Barbosa with a series of wild strikes but Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Pentele looks to move away, Barbosa throws a big counter combo but Pentele just gets out of the way.
Pentele moves out of range as Barbosa strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pentele.
It looked like Barbosa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Barbosa throws a hook but Pentele avoids it easily.
Pentele takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa wants to slow Pentele down by chopping away at his legs.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbosa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Pentele lands a head kick!
Pentele misses with a two punch combination.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
Barbosa feints a jab promting Pentele to slip. Barbosa then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pentele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pentele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa looks for the body kick but Pentele saw that one coming.
Pentele counters with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pentele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
A relieved looking Pentti Pentele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 266 p4p, 177 weight class) and Bull Mfer (ranked 44 p4p, 36 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mfer misses with a kick to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta scores with the left hand. Mfer knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Bull Mfer has been cut.
Mfer lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Mfer takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer tried to score with a low kick but Tsuruta checks it.
Mfer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Mfer.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer tries to land a front kick but Tsuruta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsuruta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws a right hand that misses
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
A big left from Mfer misses.
A slow jab from Mfer misses its intended target.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Tsuruta slips the punch.
Mfer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tsuruta is able to avoid easily.
Mfer misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mfer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mfer lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuruta.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mfer.
Mfer moves away from the strike by Tsuruta.
Mfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Mfer lands with a nice body kick.
Tsuruta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta slips a jab from Mfer.
Mfer connects with a body shot that sends Tsuruta's belly button to the back.
Mfer throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuruta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mfer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the leg kick from Mfer.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mfer.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta cracks Mfer with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsuruta has time to react.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Mfer.
Tsuruta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mfer in his tracks.
Mfer tries to move into range but Tsuruta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
Mfer misses with a leg kick.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bull Mfer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuruta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tsuruta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mfer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Mfer misses with an uppercut
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuruta in the body.
Mfer tries to land a leg kick but Tsuruta saw it coming and moves away.
Mfer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mfer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mfer needs to keep his hands up - Tsuruta had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Tsuruta.
Mfer is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta connects with a looping right hand.
Mfer connects with a crisp jab.
Mfer cracks Tsuruta with a good jab.
Mfer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsuruta in his tracks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tsuruta might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut. Mfer saw that one coming.
Mfer clobbers Tsuruta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mfer moves away.
Mfer throws a push kick but Tsuruta slaps the foot to one side.
Tsuruta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mfer looks to throw a body kick
and Tsuruta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer throws a lazy head kick
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp right that sends Mfer to the canvas! Tsuruta follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring 160Q Energy for $150's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Warror (ranked 47 p4p, 155 weight class) and Maverick Syndal (ranked 6 p4p, 25 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Maverick Syndal!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror throws a body punch but Syndal moves out of range.
Syndal lands a leg kick that knocks Warror off balance momentarily.
Warror needs to keep his hands up - Syndal had a free shot at his head there.
Warror will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Syndal misses with a body shot.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syndal.
Warror scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warror!
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Syndal misses with an uppercut.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror connects with a leg kick.
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!
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Syndal moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Syndal! But no joy.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left and a right from Warror both land. Nice combination.
Warror lands an overhand right.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Syndal is out of range and Warror settles back down.
A big left from Syndal misses.
Warror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syndal is able to avoid easily.
Warror moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Syndal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Warror lands the left hand.
Syndal takes one on the button.
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!
Syndal thuds a left hand into Warror's body.
Syndal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Syndal moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Warror fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Syndal tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
Warror tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Syndal misses with a straight left.
Syndal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Syndal misses with a hook.
Syndal throws a big shot that misses.
Warror will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Syndal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Syndal throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Syndal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warror doesn't seem phased though.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Syndal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Syndal down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndal slips under a jab from Warror.
Warror doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Warror scores with a body shot.
Syndal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Warror takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice jab there from Warror.
Syndal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Syndal swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Syndal.
Warror with the inside leg kick.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Syndal is out of range and Warror settles back down.
Warror connects with a nice looking jab.
Syndal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Syndal misses with a looping left.
Syndal lands with an uppercut that bounces Warror off the cage and back into range.
That's four 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!
Warror takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Syndal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Syndal slips a jab from Warror.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Syndal's leg but Syndal calmly moves out of range.
Syndal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Syndal swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
A low kick from Warror is predictable there
and Syndal counters with a straight right hand.
Syndal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Syndal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Syndal. Syndal obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Syndal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndal slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Syndal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Warror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Syndal sees coming a mile off.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Syndal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Warror jabs Syndal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warror tries a head kick but it misses.
Warror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warror lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Syndal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Syndal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warror swinging wildly here.
Warror lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warror is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Syndal can do to turn this around?
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Syndal is able to avoid easily.
Syndal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Syndal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warror misses the jab.
Warror thows a body kick. Syndal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Syndal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Warror has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Syndal was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Warror thows a leg kick but Syndal checks it
and Syndal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syndal blocks a leg kick.
Syndal checks a leg kick nicely.
Warror smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warror takes a swing at Syndal's ribcage but misses.
Warror lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warror keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Syndal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Syndal moves out of range of the leg kick from Warror.
Warror drops his hands for a split second and Syndal immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Warror face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Syndal follows up with a right hand that knocks Warror into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maverick Syndal!
An out of breath Maverick Syndal 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iain Tower (ranked 162 p4p, 132 weight class) and Sunray Spike (ranked 28 p4p, 23 weight class). Tower kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kanye - Power. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spike's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 40 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sunray Spike!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower cracks Spike with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spike bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tower clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Spike has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Tower.
Spike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tower lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Spike.
Tower lands with a short shot to the head.
Spike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tower.
Spike breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Spike slips a jab from Tower.
Spike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tower has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Training Grounds in the buildup to the fight.
Tower fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Tower.
Tower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tower tries to clinch there but Spike circles away.
Spike now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spike. Tower shrugs it off though.
Tower throws a jab when Spike was well out of range.
Tower moves out of range as Spike strikes.
Tower has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spike swings wildly with an uppercut but Tower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spike breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tower lands a front kick.
Spike pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tower is out of range and Spike settles back down.
Tower fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Spike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tower blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spike misses with the head strike.
Spike breaks from the clinch.
Spike misses with a wild body shot.
Tower lands a nice hook to Spike's body. Spike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spike.
Tower catches Spike with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tower was well out of range. Poor timing from Spike.
Tower misses with a lunging right hand
and Spike counters with a nice body shot.
Tower misses with a looping right.
Tower misses with a low kick as Spike jumps back.
Tower connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower tries to clinch
and Spike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spike on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spike takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tower lands a jab.
Spike checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spike.
The fighters circling - Tower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tower keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spike's efforts to push away.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Tower has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spike uses from the top position.
Tower will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tower managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spike is aware though and is defending well.
Tower is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spike defends well.
Tower controlling Spike's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Tower dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tower throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spike counters with a good low kick that Tower was not able to check.
Spike looks to throw a body kick
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Spike throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tower throws a wild body kick that Spike sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Spike 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spike counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tower thuds his right hand into Spike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick from Spike is predictable there
and Tower counters with a thumping low kick.
Tower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spike lands with a shot to the body.
Tower throws a poor cross that misses
and Spike counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Iain Tower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Tower.
Spike scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spike scores with a leg kick.
Spike just misses with a punch to the body.
Spike blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Tower.
Spike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tower at a distance.
Spike throws a right hand that Tower ducks under and follows up with a left that Tower also avoids with ease.
Tower is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spike lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tower backs up against the cage.
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Sunray Spike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tower throws a right hand that misses
and Spike counters with a nice leg kick.
Spike throws the left hand but Tower avoids the punch easily.
Tower takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spike lands a slapping body shot.
Spike scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tower is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spike digs a good hook to Tower's body.
Tower gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spike lands a big uppercut and Tower crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tower looks OK. Spike waves Tower back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spike throws a hook but Tower blocks it.
Tower throwing a counter right hand but Spike manages to avoid it.
Spike throws a body shot but no joy.
Spike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spike jabs at Tower's body.
Spike misses with a body punch
and Tower counters with a stiff right hand.
Tower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tower misses with a leg kick
and Spike counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tower's knee momentarily.
Spike lands with a hook. Tower tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tower throws out a loose jab but Spike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spike swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spike with the inside leg kick.
Tower on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tower doesn't seem bothered though.
Spike connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tower momentarily.
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spike knocks Tower out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sunray Spike!
Sunray Spike spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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