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SFL 80 | Thunder Bowl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobi Terrorelli (ranked 3207 p4p, 22040 weight class) and William Bonin (ranked 420 p4p, 664 weight class). William Bonin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobi Terrorelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Bonin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrorelli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonin 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.
William Bonin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrorelli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonin connects with a body shot.
Bonin throws a lazy head kick
and Terrorelli counters with a left to the body.
Terrorelli avoids the head kick by Bonin.
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from Bonin.
Terrorelli looks to throw the jab but Bonin is out of range.
Bonin lands with a straight right. Terrorelli didn't see that one coming.
Bonin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Terrorelli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Terrorelli thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonin trying to control here.
Terrorelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrorelli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Terrorelli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrorelli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Terrorelli has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Terrorelli scoring with strikes but Bonin is staying in there.
Bonin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Terrorelli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Terrorelli landing strikes from the mount.
Bonin wants to hold on but Terrorelli pushes him away.
Terrorelli controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli landing shots from mount.
Bonin is in a horrible position here. Terrorelli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bonin is working to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrorelli putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Terrorelli working Bonin over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli controlling his opponent.
Bonin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Terrorelli controlling from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bonin is still trying to improve position.
Terrorelli in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bonin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Terrorelli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Terrorelli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bonin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bonin is desperately trying to improve his position but Terrorelli has a good base and remains in mount.
Bonin wants to hold on but Terrorelli pushes him away.
Terrorelli scoring with strikes but Bonin is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrorelli controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Bonin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobi Terrorelli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Terrorelli tests Bonin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonin staying out of range there.
Bonin scores with a nice body kick.
William Bonin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrorelli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonin.
Bonin slips under a jab.
Bonin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bonin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Bonin.
Bonin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Terrorelli misses the target.
Terrorelli feints and as Bonin raises his hands in defense, Terrorelli changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Terrorelli sitting in guard here, content to control.
Terrorelli trying to control but Bonin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrorelli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Terrorelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terrorelli with a nice head shot there.
Terrorelli is in close to Bonin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Terrorelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonin being controlled here, momentarily.
Terrorelli stands and throws Bonin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Terrorelli is putting a hurting on Bonin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bonin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Terrorelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonin keeps working.
Bonin is looking for a sweep.
Terrorelli moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bonin hang on?
Terrorelli scoring with strikes but Bonin is staying in there.
Bonin regains half guard.
Terrorelli slows the pace down in half guard.
Terrorelli winds up and cracks Bonin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Terrorelli is working for a kimura but Bonin is defending it quite comfortably.
Terrorelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bonin defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Terrorelli content to control rather than advance.
Terrorelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Terrorelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobi Terrorelli dominated that second round.
That's time! Terrorelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A leg kick checked by Bonin.
Bonin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terrorelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonin cracks Terrorelli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terrorelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Terrorelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonin can do to turn this around?
Bonin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terrorelli passes Bonin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Terrorelli thows a huge punch but Bonin dodges it nicely.
Terrorelli working over Bonin with some ground and pound. Bonin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Terrorelli performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Terrorelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonin is looking to control Terrorelli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonin avoid being mounted?
Terrorelli controlling the pace.
Terrorelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Terrorelli is pressing down on Bonin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bonin is holding on for now.
Terrorelli prevents Bonin from improving his position.
Terrorelli lands with a punch from half guard.
Terrorelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bonin is in trouble now - Terrorelli has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Terrorelli landing strikes from the mount.
Terrorelli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tobi Terrorelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonin is in a horrible position here. Terrorelli smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
 Bonin is rocked!
Terrorelli postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bonin in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bonin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobi Terrorelli!
Tobi Terrorelli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lynton Miller (ranked 2331 p4p, 2415 weight class) and Saenchai Sor (ranked 232 p4p, 237 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tool - Sober. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Lynton Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saenchai Sor!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sor needs to keep his hands up - Miller had a free shot at his head there.
Miller staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Sor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Sor's head back.
Sor misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Miller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miller on the side of the head.
Lynton Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller works the jab nicely.
Miller comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Sor is quick to defend against it.
Donk. Sor catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sor.
Sor slips a jab from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook.
Sor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
Sor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Miller blocks the low kick.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sor defends well and Miller ends up having to push Sor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Sor lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Sor lands a right hand.
Miller has Sor pushed against the cage.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Sor avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Sor blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Miller has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miller with the ground and pound but Sor regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Miller throwing shots but Sor is blocking nicely.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sor pushes Miller off looking to stand but Miller dives back in and keeps control.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sor is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Sor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miller.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miller lands a nice short elbow.
Miller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a strike but Sor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller wants to control from the top but Sor keeps moving.
Sor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sor is rocked!
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Sor is still in real trouble! Can Miller finish him?
Miller gets to his feet and stands over Sor, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sor felt that one! Miller unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sor from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lynton Miller!
As Lynton Miller got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The comeback starts now!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Hackett (ranked 1546 p4p, 1859 weight class) and Anti Happy (ranked 149 p4p, 185 weight class). Hackett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Foe Tha Love of Money. Happy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anti Happy!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hackett takes a swing at Happy's ribcage but misses.
Happy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hackett defends it well.
Happy ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett lunges at Happy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Happy's hand.
Hackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Happy is out of range.
Hackett throws a combination that misses
and Happy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hackett has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Happy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hackett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Happy wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Happy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hackett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Happy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Happy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hackett controls Happy momentarily but Happy frees himself.
Happy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Happy defends well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Happy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Happy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Happy wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Happy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Happy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Happy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Happy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hackett. Hackett obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Happy ducks down to avoid it.
Happy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from Hackett.
Happy fails with a takedown attempt.
Happy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hackett to the mat! Hackett manages to get full guard.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hackett is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett is trying to keep Happy in close.
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 James Hackett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Happy shoots in and drives through. Hackett sprawls well.
Hackett misses with a right hand
and Happy counters with a shoot takedown. Hackett fights it but they end up in guard.
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Happy pushes his legs off easily.
Happy wants to control from the top but Hackett keeps moving.
Hackett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy pushes down on Hackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Happy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett wants to control but Happy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hackett's head.
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.
Happy is keen to just control but Hackett is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Happy connects with a nice short shot to Hackett's temple.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. Happy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hackett is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Happy is trying to control the action in half guard but Hackett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Happy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hackett trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hackett jabs Happy right on the nose. Happy blinks but takes it well.
Hackett connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Happy checks a leg kick.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Happy feints the counter takedown.
Anti Happy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Happy looking to score a takedown here. Hackett is defending well but Happy drives through and ends up in Hackett's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Anti Happy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Happy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hackett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Happy throws a big right hand that misses.
Happy trying to control but Hackett is working from the bottom.
Hackett is looking for a triangle but Happy pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett controlling Happy's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hackett has his foot on Happy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Happy works his way back into a safe position though.
Happy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Happy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Happy wants to pass the guard but Hackett is keeping the position.
Happy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hackett throws out a loose jab but Happy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Happy fails with the takedown.
Hackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hackett throws a good cross that connects.
Hackett sizes up Happy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hackett lands with a hook. Happy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackett misses with a looping left.
Hackett misses with a hook. Happy ducked under it nicely.
Hackett is looking to chop away at Happy's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but Happy is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Happy blocks the low kick.
And Happy tries to counter it with a takedown but Hackett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Happy's sensitive parts.
Happy takes one on the button.
Happy gets a double leg takedown into Hackett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Happy throws a big elbow that misses.
Happy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hackett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Happy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hackett isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Happy stacks Hackett on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Happy!
Hackett holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Hackett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Happy wants to control but Hackett is keeping him busy.
Happy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Happy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hackett rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Happy's guard! Nice work there by Hackett!
Happy has his foot on Hackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hackett works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy is looking for a triangle but Hackett pushes his legs off easily.
Happy trying to control the position.
Happy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hackett is pushing down on Happy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Happy is fighting to maintain full guard but Hackett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hackett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy trying to hold on to Hackett's head to control him but Hackett postures up.
Well, if Hackett is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Happy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hackett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hackett's back!
Hackett trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Happy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hackett is looking for a way out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy tries to keep control of the position but Hackett is staying busy.
Hackett trying to control the hands but Happy won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Hackett.
I think Hackett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Hackett!
An out of breath James Hackett 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Balkan (ranked 879 p4p, 1192 weight class) and Jeronimo Puno (ranked 113 p4p, 156 weight class). Puno has chosen RAGS 2 RICHES 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksander Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeronimo Puno!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkan throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Jeronimo Puno has been cut.
Balkan throws an overhand right that lands on Puno's shoulder, as Puno tries to avoid the shot.
Puno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balkan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balkan is out of range.
It looked like Balkan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Balkan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puno is able to avoid easily.
Puno 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.
A big right from Balkan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno throws a push kick but Balkan slaps the foot to one side.
Balkan throwing a counter right hand but Puno manages to avoid it.
Balkan rushes Puno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Puno misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Balkan controls the action.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balkan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands.
Puno throws a head punch that misses.
Puno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puno misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puno.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puno has a couple of punches blocked by Balkan.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balkans head.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Balkan avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Balkan tries to throw a body punch but Puno avoids it by throwing Balkan back against the cage.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balkan backwards.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands a right hand.
Balkan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Puno fails to land.
Balkan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do 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!
Balkan blocks a body shot from Puno.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno working aggressively here.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balkan or not.
Puno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balkan blocks an uppercut.
Puno lands a shoulder strike.
Puno gets through Balkan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Puno tries a body shot but Balkan blocks it.
Balkan blocks a body shot from Puno.
Balkan takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Balkan.
Balkan misses with a body punch.
Puno tries a body shot but Balkan blocks it.
Puno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balkan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balkan prevents a body shot from Puno.
Balkan struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Balkan trying to control the position but instead, Puno has worked for underhooks and has pushed Balkan into the cage.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balkan working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno tries to work over Balkan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balkan working aggressively here.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Balkan controls the action.
Puno struggles to land a body shot inside as Balkan controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Balkan.
Puno blocks a body shot from Balkan.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balkan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balkan tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
Puno tries to work over Balkan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno blocks an uppercut.
Puno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Balkan is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balkan.
Puno misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Balkan fails to land.
A short uppercut from Puno.
Puno lands a body shot.
Puno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balkans head.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balkan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puno scores with a shot to the side of Balkan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Balkan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puno lands a nice uppercut.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Balkan.
Balkan lands a nice uppercut.
Puno misses with some punches.
Balkan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puno misses with the head strike.
Balkan tries to work over Puno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno lands with a short shot to the head.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Balkan.
Puno lands a big right hand that drops Balkan! The killer instinct kicks in and Puno finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Puno!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeronimo Puno!
After winning the bout, Jeronimo Puno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 728 p4p, 1304 weight class) and Bert River (ranked 78 p4p, 138 weight class). River has chosen Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bert River was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bert River!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dixon with a body shot.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A low kick from River misses
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in River's guard.
River keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
River looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
River is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River trying to control the position.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon is pressing down on River's thigh, looking to free his foot. River is holding on for now.
Dixon controlling the action here.
River tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dixon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dixon's back!
Dixon tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon manages to reverse the position and now he's in River's guard. Nice work there by Dixon.
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed River's guard.
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Dixon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
River works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon is looking to advance position but River has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
River tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Dixon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
River not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Darren Dixon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from River.
River keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
A countering left hand to the body from River misses.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
River cracks Dixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts River as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River thows a leg kick but Dixon checks it
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. River didn't expect that.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but River gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
River wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon has an active guard here but River has managed to pass into half guard.
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dixon trying to control here.
River throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Dixon won't allow River to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River working Dixon over with strikes.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. River is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
River is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is figuring out what he wants to do next.
River sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dixon defending well though.
Dixon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dixon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dixon 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.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
River is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
River is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
River trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bert River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dixon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dixon controlling the action here.
River is looking to improve his position.
Dixon stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dixon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
River is in trouble now - Dixon has advanced to mount!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
River tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
River keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
River is still trying to improve position.
Dixon wants to control the pace but River is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as River is looking to escape.
River is trying to escape the mount.
Dixon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and River is now in Dixon's guard. A big mistake from Dixon there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
River in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon is looking for a triangle here but River uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dixon is trying to control River's posture but River avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dixon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
After the fight, Darren Dixon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Atticus Finch (ranked 1142 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Landon Ford (ranked 120 p4p, 142 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Finch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube. Atticus Finch 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atticus Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Landon Ford!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Finch is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.
Finch jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch is looking for a counter combo.
Ford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ford throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch half committed to a counter leg kick.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
A little jabbing left from Ford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch staying out of range there.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ford throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford 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.
Ford with the inside leg kick.
Finch misses the jab.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Ford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finch on the side of the head.
Ford blocks a jab.
Finch blocks a head kick by Ford.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Ford throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch tries to score with a low kick but Ford moves his leg out of the way.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Ford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Finch misses the target.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Finch throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Finch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ford. Ford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Ford.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Ford lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Finch backs up against the cage.
Ford misses with a double jab.
Ford walks into a jab.
Finch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ford slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ford wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Ford scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch 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.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
A jab from Ford misses.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Ford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ford drives through and clinches with Finch against the cage.
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch thuds his right hand into Ford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
Ford throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ford throws a counter combo.
Ford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford moves away from the strike by Finch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Ford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finch.
Both fighters circling a little - Ford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ford is looking to clinch.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finch.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Finch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Ford takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Ford throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Finch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon Ford will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford digs a good body shot into Finch's ribs.
Finch avoids the head kick by Ford.
An attempted straight right counter from Finch misses the target.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Ford connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Finch catches Ford right on the button with a cross.
Finch throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Finch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finch moves out of range as Ford strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Ford misses.
Finch lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ford scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch connects with a solid leg kick.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford needs to keep his hands up - Finch had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Ford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
Finch throws a right hand that Ford ducks under and follows up with a left that Ford also avoids with ease.
A cross from Ford lands.
Finch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch motions for Ford to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Finch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Finch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ford clinches.
Ford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ford! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Ford.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Finch scores with a hook.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Ford's head.
Finch misses with a looping right.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Ford's knee but Ford avoids it well.
A big right from Finch misses.
Ford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ford.
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finch.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Landon Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ford throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Ford tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ford thuds a left hand into Finch's body.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Ford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Finch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Ford.
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
Ford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Finch.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Finch is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ford throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finch.
Finch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ford blocks the low kick.
Ford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon Ford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finch on the side of the head.
Ford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Ford scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch is looking to chop away at Ford's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Ford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ford throws a good cross that connects.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
Ford connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Finch tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Ford throws the left hand but Finch avoids the punch easily.
Ford scores with a jab. Finch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ford digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Finch throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford throws a big counter head kick but Finch avoids it with no problem.
Finch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Finch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Finch punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Ford connects with a looping right hand.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Finch there.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ford momentarily.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Ford misses.
Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ford defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Landon Ford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a big shot that misses.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch throws a low kick but Ford moves out of range easily.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Finch throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch connects with a body shot.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Ford scores with a shot to the body.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Finch misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Ford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ford slips under a jab from Finch.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Finch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finch scrambles back to his feet.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Finch lands.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Ford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ford scores with a jab to the head.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Ford. Those never looked like landing.
Finch throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Finch misses with a series of wild punches.
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ford misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Finch.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ford swinging wildly here.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ford bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Finch's head backwards.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Ford saw that one coming.
Ford lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finch.
Ford cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Atticus Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ford connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Ford.
Well Ford 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Landon Ford!
After winning the bout, Landon Ford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 504 p4p, 515 weight class) and Nacho Varga (ranked 52 p4p, 54 weight class). Valen Dreth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nacho Varga's chin.
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145
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nacho Varga!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dreth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Varga scores with a sloppy right hand. Dreth should have avoided that one.
Nacho Varga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varga swinging wildly here.
Dreth connects with a solid leg kick.
Varga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Varga misses with an uppercut.
Varga misses with a body kick.
Dreth throws a jab when Varga was well out of range.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varga loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Varga.
Nice body punch from Varga.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dreth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Varga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Varga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Varga!
Dreth is looking for a sweep.
Dreth is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Varga is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Varga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dreth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dreth wants to get back to full guard.
Varga moves into full mount! Dreth won't be happy about that!
Varga controlling from the full mount.
I've been told that Varga has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dreth is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varga wants to take his opponent's back but Dreth doesn't allow it.
Dreth is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FF Forever, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Varga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dreth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Varga content just to control the position here.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount.
Varga wants to take his opponent's back but Dreth doesn't allow it.
Dreth is squirming around, avoiding Varga's attempts to control the action.
Dreth is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varga is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dreth to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dreth shrugs it off.
Dreth manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Dreth is looking to get back to full guard here but Varga has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dreth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Varga is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dreth will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dreth is looking to regain half guard here but Varga keeps moving and retains side control.
Varga wants to control but Dreth is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth is looking to reverse the position.
Dreth wants to control but Varga postures up.
Dreth is trying to improve his position.
Varga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dreth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dreth is looking for a sweep.
Varga tries to advance to mount but Dreth denies him.
Varga moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Varga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Varga slips the punch.
Dreth slips a straight right by Varga.
Dreth misses with a looping right.
Dreth cracks Varga with an open hand slap.
Dreth just misses with a punch to the body.
Varga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Varga is just out of range.
Dreth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varga. That did some damage!
Varga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Varga moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Varga there.
Varga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Varga misses with a looping right.
Varga thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Varga walks into a stiff left hand from Dreth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Varga punishes Dreth's body with a nice straight punch.
Varga misses with a looping right.
Nacho Varga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Varga lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dreth backs up against the cage.
Varga ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varga throws a good cross that connects.
Varga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nacho Varga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varga misses with a body kick.
Varga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dreth.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Varga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Varga thumps Dreth with a low kick.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Varga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Varga throws out a counter right but Dreth avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Dreth.
Varga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dreth.
Varga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Varga.
Dreth gets a double leg takedown into Varga's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varga keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Dreth passes into half guard.
Varga tries to roll over but Dreth keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Varga defends it well.
Dreth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varga keeps working.
Dreth thows a huge punch but Varga dodges it nicely.
Dreth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dreth is looking to pass Varga's guard but actually Varga recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth tries to free his leg and advance position but Varga is retaining full guard.
Varga being controlled here, momentarily.
Varga keeping moving, preventing Dreth from controlling successfully.
Varga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Varga is trying to keep Dreth in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Varga misses with a hook. Dreth ducked under it nicely.
Varga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dreth checks it well.
Varga defending well as Dreth loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Varga checks a leg kick.
Varga swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dreth.
Dreth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Varga misses the jab.
Varga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dreth half committed to a counter leg kick.
Varga loads up on a big right hand but Dreth slips the punch.
A big left from Varga misses.
Varga dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Varga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dreth is out of range and Varga settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Varga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nacho Varga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth scores with a jab. Varga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dreth throws a right and a left that Varga avoids nicely.
Dreth misses with a right hand
and Varga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dreth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Varga throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth feinted with a counter takedown.
Varga misses with a double jab.
Varga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dreth.
Dreth cracks Varga with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Varga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Varga sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth with a nice cross.
Dreth slips a straight right by Varga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varga tries to land a front kick but Dreth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick lands for Varga.
Varga just misses with a punch to the body.
Varga missing with a left hand there. Dreth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth attempts a counter takedown but Varga avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Varga misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Varga.
Dreth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dreth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Varga misses with a low kick.
Dreth slips a jab from Varga.
Dreth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Varga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dreth. That's going to slow Varga down.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Varga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Varga.
Varga misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Varga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Varga moves away and avoids it.
Varga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dreth has time to react.
Varga lands the left hand.
Nacho Varga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick by Dreth misses
and Varga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varga lands a jab to the head.
Varga lands with an overhand left.
Varga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dreth defending well as Varga loads up on a big left hand.
Varga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Varga pushes Dreth away with a front kick.
Varga misses with an uppercut.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Varga off the cage and back into range.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Varga.
Varga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dreth back to the cage. Varga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Varga moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Varga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Varga tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Varga slips a jab from Dreth.
Varga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varga.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Varga moved out of range nicely.
Varga throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice defenses there by Dreth.
Varga connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth slips under a jab from Varga.
Varga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Varga lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dreth lands a slapping body shot.
Dreth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dreth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Varga as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valen Dreth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Varga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dreth counters with a leg kick.
Varga blocks a head kick by Dreth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Varga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dreth.
The crowd cheers as Varga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreth doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Varga moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Dreth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dreth wants to land a leg kick but Varga is out of range.
Varga takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varga cracks Dreth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Varga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dreth swings for the body but Varga moves out of range.
Varga lands a leg kick that knocks Dreth off balance momentarily.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Varga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Varga throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Varga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dreth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Varga is able to avoid easily.
Nice jab there from Varga.
The fighters circling - Varga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Varga lands a front kick.
Varga swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varga scores with a leg kick.
Dreth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dreth appears to be looking for a big counter.
Varga throws a right and a left that Dreth avoids nicely.
Varga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dreth.
Varga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nacho Varga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho Varga!
In his post fight interview, Nacho Varga started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Stalinovich (ranked 575 p4p, 435 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 87 p4p, 72 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joseph Stalinovich 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Stalinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christophe instigates a clinch.
Christophe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalinovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christophe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich lands a jab.
Christophe throws a hook but Stalinovich blocks it.
Stalinovich moves into range and clinches up with Christophe.
I was talking to Stalinovich's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stalinovich lands a shoulder strike.
Stalinovich tries a body shot but Christophe blocks it.
Christophe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
Christophe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stalinovich working aggressively here.
Stalinovich has a couple of punches blocked by Christophe.
Christophe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalinovich backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christophe blocks a body shot from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Christophe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich lands a nice uppercut.
Christophe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christophe throws a head kick but Stalinovich moves out of range.
Christophe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Christophe misses.
A little feinted left hand from Stalinovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Christophe 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 Stalinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stalinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stalinovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stalinovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christophes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christophe 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.
Stalinovich turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stalinovich tries to clinch up
and Stalinovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe tries to clinch up.
Stalinovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalinovich clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Stalinovich fails to land.
Christophe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stalinovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stalinovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stalinovich tries to land a leg kick but Christophe saw it coming and moves away.
Christophe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Christophe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stalinovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich throws a hook but Christophe blocks it.
Stalinovich moves forwards but Christophe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stalinovich moves away from the strike by Christophe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stalinovich pushes Christophe up against the cage in a clinch.
Christophe manages to break the clinch.
Christophe lands with a nice body punch.
Christophe thumps Stalinovich with a low kick.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stalinovich is looking to counter punch.
Stalinovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Christophe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe lands a leg kick that knocks Stalinovich off balance momentarily.
Christophe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stalinovich has time to react.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christophe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stalinovich.
Christophe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
A short right from Christophe.
Stalinovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christophes head.
Stalinovich misses with some punches.
Christophe jumps guard and drags Stalinovich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Christophe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stalinovich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armand Christophe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Christophe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stalinovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Christophe avoids the head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands with a nice combination. Christophe backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich misses with a looping right.
Christophe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalinovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Stalinovich misses the target.
Christophe looks to land a right hand but Stalinovich moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Jab, jab by Stalinovich - just one landing.
Stalinovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joseph Stalinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalinovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Stalinovich tries to bum rush Christophe with a series of wild strikes but Christophe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christophe lands with an uppercut that bounces Stalinovich off the cage and back into range.
Christophe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stalinovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stalinovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christophe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Stalinovich, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christophe defending well as Stalinovich loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalinovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christophe on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Christophe blocks the low kick.
Christophe looks to land a left hand but Stalinovich moved out of range nicely.
Christophe blocks a head kick by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich sets himself, and Christophe steps forward looking for the clinch! Stalinovich avoids it this time.
Christophe thows a leg kick but Stalinovich checks it
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christophe is looking to slow Stalinovich down with leg kicks.
Stalinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Christophe.
Some wild striking there from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich avoids the body shot from Christophe.
Stalinovich tries to bum rush Christophe with a series of wild strikes but Christophe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Christophe wants to land a leg kick but Stalinovich is out of range.
It looked like Stalinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christophe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stalinovich.
Stalinovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Christophe doesn't seem bothered though.
Stalinovich takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
Christophe throws out a counter right but Stalinovich avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stalinovich throws a leg kick but Christophe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stalinovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Christophe moves to clinch but Stalinovich breaks away
and Stalinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christophe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Christophe throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Stalinovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Stalinovich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Stalinovich.
Christophe clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalinovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joseph Stalinovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Stalinovich.
Stalinovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Christophe backwards.
Stalinovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christophe.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Christophe fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christophe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalinovich throws a head punch that misses.
Christophe takes a shot 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!
Stalinovich blocks an uppercut.
Stalinovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Christophe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalinovich.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stalinovich.
Christophe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stalinovich uses from the top position.
Christophe wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christophe has his foot on Stalinovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stalinovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stalinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christophe can do to turn this around?
Stalinovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stalinovich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christophe looking to control.
Stalinovich has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Christophe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stalinovich is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Christophe pulls down on the head and he's put Stalinovich to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Armand Christophe!
After winning the bout, Armand Christophe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Beach (ranked 355 p4p, 106 weight class) and Dubaku Womba (ranked 55 p4p, 19 weight class). Womba has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion ft. Nas as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dubaku Womba enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach wants to clinch up but Womba keeps it at a distance.
Womba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Beach tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Womba wants to take a breather but Beach is having none of it.
Beach manages to get to full guard.
Womba forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba is working for a submission of some sort.
Womba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba misses with a head shot. Beach uses the momentum to regain guard.
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Womba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beach is keeping the position for now.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Womba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses.
Womba wants to control from the top but Beach keeps moving.
Womba postures up in Beach's guard and throws a big left but Beach blocks it.
Womba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Womba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beach utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beach knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Womba on the ground.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Womba looks to throw the jab but Beach is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Womba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beach's half guard.
Womba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beach flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
Beach is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Womba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Womba wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
Womba seems to be looking for submissions.
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Womba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba looks to land a strike but Beach avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Womba shoots in for a takedown but Beach shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beach scores with a hook.
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Womba tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Womba lands a right hook to the body.
Womba lands a glancing blow to the side of Beach's head.
A punch combination from Beach misses.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Womba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Womba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beach throws out the jab.
Womba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Womba is just out of range.
Womba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beach.
Beach looks to land a right hand but Womba moved out of range.
Womba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beach takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Beach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womba.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beach sprawls well initially but Womba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Womba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beach doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Womba.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Beach to regain full guard.
Womba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Beach has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Womba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beach keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Womba forces his way into half guard.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Womba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beach sees it coming and defends easily.
Womba throwing shots but Beach is blocking nicely.
Womba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beach is just riding it out for now. Womba eventually gives up the hold.
Beach controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba trying to control the action but Beach is working from the bottom.
Womba wants to work for an arm triangle but Beach is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Womba winds up and cracks Beach with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beach is refusing to be controlled, as Womba sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Womba.
Womba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Womba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Womba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dubaku Womba has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Womba controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dubaku Womba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Womba dodges the punch combination from Beach.
Womba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Womba slips a straight right by Beach.
Beach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beach walks into a stiff left hand from Womba.
Womba looks to land a left hand but Beach moved out of range nicely.
Beach connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Womba's hands.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Womba.
Womba swats away the attempt to clinch by Beach.
Horrible takedown attempt by Womba or perhaps it was just good defense by Beach, which made it look bad.
Beach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach misses with a hook.
Beach misses the jab.
Beach thuds a left hand into Womba's body.
Womba scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Beach misses.
Womba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beach pinned against the cage. Beach gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beach moves into the clinch successfully.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Beach after a bit of a struggle.
Sammy Beach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dubaku Womba.
Womba wants to take the fight to the mat but Beach manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Womba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beach gets underhooks to prevent Womba's takedown attempt.
Beach is looking for a takedown.
Beach prevents the takedown attempt.
Beach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sammy Beach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba is leaning against Beach and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Beach breaks from the clinch.
Beach throws a shot from downtown. Womba moves away and avoids it.
Beach lands a nice shot to the body.
Beach digs a good body shot into Womba's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Womba tests Beach's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Sammy Beach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Womba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beach defends well and Womba ends up having to push Beach into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beach lands a jab-cross combination.
Beach thuds his right hand into Womba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Dubaku Womba's cut even more.
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beach manages to avoid it.
Beach takes a swing at Womba's ribcage but misses.
Womba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beach.
Womba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beach misses with an uppercut. Womba saw that one coming.
Womba feints the counter takedown.
Beach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beach scores with a decent looking hook.
Womba ducks under a wild hook from Beach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Beach coming out on top.
Womba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beach.
Womba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beach quickly recovers to half guard.
Womba wants to control but Beach is keeping him busy.
Womba trying to pass the guard but Beach defending well.
Womba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Womba works his way into full mount!
Beach reaches up to try and pull Womba in and control his posture, but Womba latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Beach taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alborz Mumu (ranked 19 p4p, 93 weight class) and Viktor Babinski (ranked 3 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Babinski!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Babinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mumu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mumu scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Mumu's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mumu throws an off balance right hand
and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mumu lands a big head kick that sends Babinski tumbling to the mat! Mumu takes a step backwards and waves Babinski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Babinski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mumu grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Babinski takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Mumu cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu retains his heavyweight title!
Alborz Mumu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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