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SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 1928 p4p, 3195 weight class) and Nusrat Baigan (ranked 114 p4p, 175 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nusrat Baigan!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baigan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amodei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baigan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amodei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baigan's knee momentarily.
Baigan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baigan misses with a head kick.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Baigan throws a leg kick but Amodei checks it.
Amodei swings for the body but Baigan moves out of range.
Baigan misses with a head kick.
Baigan throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Baigan misses.
Baigan tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei moves out of range as Baigan strikes.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Baigan.
Baigan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei is looking to slow Baigan down with leg kicks.
Baigan misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei throws a jab when Baigan was well out of range.
Baigan 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.
Baigan throws a head kick but Amodei moves out of range.
Baigan connects with a crisp jab.
Baigan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baigan just manages to avoid it.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Baigan is just out of range.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Baigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baigans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Amodei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baigan throws out the jab.
Amodei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baigan lands with a kick to the temple. Amodei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baigan checks a leg kick.
Baigan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baigan walks into a straight right hand from Amodei.
A bone on bone clash there as Baigan blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baigan checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baigan looks to land a right hand but Amodei moved out of range.
Amodei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Baigan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amodei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nusrat Baigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Baigan.
Baigan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Baigan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amodei gets a clinch.
Baigan blocking some punches.
Amodei lands a shoulder strike.
Amodei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baigan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei moves into range and clinches up with Baigan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amodei.
Baigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baigan throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Baigan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Baigan lands but Amodei takes it in his stride.
Baigan misses with a head kick.
Amodei misses with a shot to the body
and Baigan counters with a straight right hand.
Baigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei throws a body punch but Baigan moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Baigan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baigan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baigan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A punch combination from Baigan misses.
Nusrat Baigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baigan misses with a head kick.
Baigan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Baigan.
Baigan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Amodei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baigan on the side of the head.
Baigan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Amodei to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baigan lands a glancing blow to the side of Amodei's head.
A leg kick checked by Baigan.
Baigan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei appears to be looking for a big counter.
Baigan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Baigan is out of range.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baigan moves away.
Amodei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baigan.
A left and a right from Amodei both land. Nice combination.
Baigan misses with a wild combination.
Amodei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baigan connects with a high kick.
Baigan throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baigan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baigan 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 Amodei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Amodei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Baigan moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei clinches up against the cage.
Amodei misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei works on Baigan's body with a couple of short punches.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baigan's elbow.
Baigan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
That's time! Amodei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baigan misses with a body shot.
Baigan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Baigan misses with a two punch combination.
Baigan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amodei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Baigan.
Baigan misses with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Amodei moves into the clinch successfully.
Amodei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei lands with a left to the head.
Baigan breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Amodei.
Amodei looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Baigan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baigan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Baigan.
Amodei tries to free his leg and advance position but Baigan is retaining full guard.
Baigan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Amodei trying to move into half guard but instead Baigan has managed to sweep!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baigan preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baigan has passed into side control.
Baigan working away.
Amodei is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Amodei is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Baigan is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Amodei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amodei bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baigan controls Amodei momentarily but Amodei frees himself.
Amodei trying to control but Baigan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Baigan is keeping the position.
Amodei is pushing down on Baigan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baigan is fighting to maintain full guard but Amodei has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amodei seems to be working for a kimura but Baigan defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei 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. This is the final round!
Amodei feints and then cracks Baigan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baigan down.
Baigan throws a right and a left that Amodei avoids nicely.
Baigan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baigan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Amodei.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baigan was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Nusrat Baigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Baigan misses with a two punch combination.
Baigan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Amodei scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
Baigan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
A short uppercut from Amodei.
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!
Still in the clinch, Amodei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Baigan fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Amodei.
Baigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amodei lands a right hand.
Baigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baigan tries to throw a body punch but Amodei avoids it by throwing Baigan back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Baigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Baigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baigan's elbow.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
Baigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amodei backwards.
Amodei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baigan backwards.
A short right from Amodei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei misses with a punch on the inside.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baigan scores with a shot to the side of Amodei's head.
Baigan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amodei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baigan or not.
Baigan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Baigan on the inside.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Amodei presses Baigan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Baigan prevents a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amodei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baigan.
Amodei tries to work over Baigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baigan blocks an uppercut.
Baigan breaks from the clinch.
Baigan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amodei can pounce on him.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Baigan's front leg but catches the back leg as Baigan tries to avoid it.
Baigan misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with a low kick, right behind Baigan 's knee.
Baigan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei is looking to slow Baigan down with leg kicks.
Baigan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baigan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei clobbers Baigan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Baigan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Baigan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baigan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amodei buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nusrat Baigan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baigan slips a straight right by Amodei.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baigan can do to turn this around?
Baigan tried to score with a low kick but Amodei checks it.
Baigan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
Amodei half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amodei wants to slow Baigan down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Baigan.
Amodei lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baigan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baigan lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baigan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baigan misses with a looping right.
Amodei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amodei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baigan under the eye.
Amodei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baigan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Baigan down.
Amodei jabs Baigan right on the nose. Baigan blinks but takes it well.
A left and a right from Baigan both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baigan misses with a body shot
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
Amodei digs a good body shot into Baigan's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei pushes Baigan up against the cage in a clinch.
Baigan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Baigan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amodei has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Netti (ranked 596 p4p, 740 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 91 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Netti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Netti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Presley lands a slapping body shot.
Netti misses with an uppercut. Presley saw that one coming.
Presley looks to land a combination but Netti avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Netti misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Netti.
Netti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Netti thows a leg kick but Presley checks it
and Presley counters with a nice leg kick.
Presley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Presley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Presley misses with a kick to the body.
Netti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Netti clinches up with Presley and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley gets through Netti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Netti is trying to break the clinch but Presley has him pressed against the cage.
Netti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Netti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Presley landing knees to the body.
Netti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Presley connects with a solid leg kick.
Netti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Presley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Netti scoring well with a low kick there.
Presley connects with a solid leg kick.
Netti jabs at Presley's body.
Presley throws an overhand right that lands on Netti's shoulder, as Netti tries to avoid the shot.
Netti throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Presley. Netti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Presley slips under a jab from Netti.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Presley has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Netti throws a right hand that Presley ducks under and follows up with a left that Presley also avoids with ease.
Presley scores with a kick to the body.
Netti cracks Presley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Presley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Netti can pounce on him.
Presley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Netti.
Netti throws a series of punches but Presley moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley digs a good hook to Netti's body.
Netti throws a leg kick but Presley moved away.
Netti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Presley finds it's way round the side to connect with Netti's head.
Netti with the inside leg kick.
Presley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Presley - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Netti throws a hook to the side of Presley's head but Presley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Netti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Netti closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Presley as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Netti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Netti throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Presley.
Netti has had enough of the clinch but Presley keeps him there for the moment.
Netti scores with a hook to the body.
Netti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Presley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Netti struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Presley avoids a wild elbow strike from Netti.
Netti manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Presley is pushing down on Netti's leg trying to pass to half guard. Netti is fighting to maintain full guard but Presley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Presley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Netti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Presley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Presley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Presley seems to be working for a kimura but Netti defends the submission attempt.
Presley controlling the pace.
Presley prevents Netti from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Presley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Presley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Netti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Presley is trying to control. Netti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Netti is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Netti wants to get back to his feet.
Presley trying to mount his opponent but Netti defends it.
Netti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Presley is working away from the top position though.
Netti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Presley content to control rather than advance.
Netti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Mario Netti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Netti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Presley's hands.
Presley connects with a solid leg kick.
Presley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Netti.
Netti tries to work over Presley's front leg with a kick but Presley checks it.
Netti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Netti misses with a looping left.
Netti is looking to clinch.
Netti throws a body punch but Presley moves out of range.
Presley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Netti with a body shot.
Presley misses with a wild combination.
Presley misses with a wild combination.
Presley lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Netti misses with some punches.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Netti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Presley blocking some punches.
Presley tries to work over Netti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netti misses with some punches.
Presley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Netti lands a nice elbow.
Presley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Netti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Netti controls his hands.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Netti is defending well for now.
Netti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Presley.
Netti lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Netti tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Netti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Netti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Netti lands with a right to the head.
Netti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Netti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Netti managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
Netti is trying to force a seperation but Presley has the dominant position.
Netti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Presley blocks a body shot from Netti.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Netti prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Mario Netti has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Presley.
Netti swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Presley throws a sloppy head kick and Netti moves out of range easily.
Netti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Netti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mario Netti is winning the standup battle so far.
Netti misses with a low kick as Presley jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Presley.
Netti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Presley lands with a kick to the temple. Netti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch but Presley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Netti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Presley feints and then cracks Netti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Netti down.
Presley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Netti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Netti.
Presley scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Netti manages to avoid it.
Presley checks a leg kick nicely.
Presley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Presley swings for the body but Netti moves out of range.
Netti misses with a body shot.
Presley throws a low kick, looking for Netti's leg but Netti calmly moves out of range.
Netti throws a hook to the side of Presley's head but Presley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Netti 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.
Netti throws out a loose jab but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Netti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Presley's sensitive parts.
Netti avoids a kick to the body.
Netti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Presley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Presley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Netti thuds a left hand into Presley's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley fakes the leg kick and cracks Netti in the body.
Netti looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley throws a right hand that misses
and Netti counters with a nice uppercut.
Netti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Presley pushes Netti away with a front kick.
Netti tries to close the distance and clinch but Presley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Presley misses.
Presley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Netti thumps Presley with a low kick.
Presley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Netti, pushing him back against the cage.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Netti is trying to pull guard but Presley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Netti is looking to break free of the clinch but Presley has double underhooks.
Presley lands a nice knee to the body.
Netti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Presley looks to land a left hand but Netti moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Presley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Netti misses with an uppercut. Presley saw that one coming.
Netti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Netti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elvis Presley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mario Netti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Netti just misses with a punch to the body.
Netti clinches up with Presley and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Presley.
Presley tries to land knees in the clinch but Netti avoids the damage to the body.
Presley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Netti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Netti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Presley lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Presley.
Presley prevents Netti from breaking the clinch.
Presley gets through Netti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Netti misses with the head strike.
Presley digs a right hand into Netti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Netti's gas tank.
Presley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Presley landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Presley lands a nice uppercut.
Presley crunches a lovely knee into Netti's ribcage.
Presley tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Netti is trying to push Presley away but Presley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Netti prevents a body shot from Presley.
Presley landing knees to the head.
Elvis Presley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Presley lands a knee to the head.
Presley digs a right hand into Netti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Netti's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Netti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Netti swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Presley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Netti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Presley to keep the fight standing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Netti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Presley's brow.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Netti blocks with his arms.
Netti tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Presley tries a body shot but Netti blocks it.
A short right from Netti.
Netti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Netti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Presley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Presley misses with a wild combination.
Presley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Netti was well out of range. Poor timing from Presley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Presley looks for the body kick but Netti saw that one coming.
Netti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good exchange - Netti coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Presley.
Netti lands a leg kick that knocks Presley off balance momentarily.
Netti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Presley's head backwards.
Netti misses with a wild body shot.
Presley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Netti tries to keep at a distance but Presley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Presley scores with a knee to the head.
Presley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
Presley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Presley.
Netti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley lands a nice uppercut.
Netti takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Netti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley lands a shoulder strike.
Presley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Netti avoids it.
Netti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Presley lands a knee to the body.
Netti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Presley trying to land knees to the body.
Netti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Netti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley lands with a light punch inside.
Netti working hard to break the clinch.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Presley tries to land knees in the clinch but Netti avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Presley.
Netti throws an elbow but it misses.
Presley lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Netti is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Presley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Presley.
Presley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
A nice left hand lands by Presley.
Netti misses with a punch on the inside.
Netti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley is leaning against Netti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Netti digs a right hand underneath Presley's ribcage. Presley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Presley pushes Netti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Netti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Netti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Presley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Presley lands a nice shot to the body.
Presley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Netti backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Presley.
Nice body punch from Netti - that landed with a thud.
Netti jumps guard but Presley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Presley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Netti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Presley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Elvis Presley!
Elvis Presley gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 1032 p4p, 938 weight class) and Pupuki Namasuzuki (ranked 131 p4p, 123 weight class). Namasuzuki has chosen Stand By Me- Ben King as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santu Avisu Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pupuki Namasuzuki!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avisu Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namasuzuki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona avoids a kick to the body.
Avisu Kona thumps Namasuzuki with a low kick.
Namasuzuki misses with a takedown attempt - Avisu Kona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Namasuzuki gets a double leg takedown into Avisu Kona's guard.
Namasuzuki stops Avisu Kona from standing up.
Namasuzuki wants to pass the guard but Avisu Kona is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook. Avisu Kona ducked under it nicely.
Avisu Kona throwing a counter right hand but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki misses with an uppercut. Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona scores with a jab to the head.
Namasuzuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Avisu Kona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avisu Kona connects with a crisp jab.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Namasuzuki is just out of range.
Namasuzuki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Namasuzuki does it's job there.
Avisu Kona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namasuzuki ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Namasuzuki avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight right.
Namasuzuki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namasuzuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Avisu Kona is looking for a sweep.
Avisu Kona is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
Avisu Kona tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
An attempted straight right counter from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Namasuzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona cracks Namasuzuki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook.
Namasuzuki checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
A shot to the liver by Namasuzuki. Beautiful body shot.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Namasuzuki's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Namasuzuki misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a jab to the head.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Namasuzuki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Namasuzuki connects with a looping right hand.
Namasuzuki throws a front kick aimed at Avisu Kona's knee but Avisu Kona avoids it well.
Namasuzuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Avisu Kona has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Namasuzuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab.
And Namasuzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Avisu Kona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namasuzuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Avisu Kona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Avisu Kona. That's going to slow Namasuzuki down.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping left.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Namasuzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Namasuzuki with a nice calf kick.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Namasuzuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Avisu Kona missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namasuzuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avisu Kona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namasuzuki. That did some damage!
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Namasuzuki throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Avisu Kona to counter with a crisp jab.
Namasuzuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Namasuzuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona struggling a bit here.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position but Avisu Kona is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namasuzuki wants to stand but Avisu Kona has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Avisu Kona wants to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Avisu Kona is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avisu Kona scores with the left hand. Namasuzuki knows he should have avoided that one.
Namasuzuki avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki throws the kick towards the body but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Namasuzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avisu Kona looks to throw the jab but Namasuzuki is out of range.
A big right from Namasuzuki misses.
Namasuzuki scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Namasuzuki in his tracks.
Namasuzuki staying out of range there.
Namasuzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namasuzuki throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namasuzuki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Namasuzuki throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Namasuzuki lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Namasuzuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Namasuzuki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Avisu Kona avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona lands a slapping body shot.
Namasuzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab from Namasuzuki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona lands a head shot.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight left.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot
and Namasuzuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona blocks a low kick nicely.
Namasuzuki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range and Namasuzuki settles back down.
Avisu Kona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Namasuzuki! But no joy.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Namasuzuki has time to react.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santu Avisu Kona dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Namasuzuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avisu Kona. Avisu Kona obviously looking to wear him down.
Avisu Kona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avisu Kona lands with a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Avisu Kona if he has to take too many more of those.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Namasuzuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Namasuzuki also avoids with ease.
Namasuzuki feints a counter leg kick.
Namasuzuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Namasuzuki moves away and avoids it.
Namasuzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Avisu Kona didn't expect that.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Avisu Kona manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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 Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Namasuzuki controls the action.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Namasuzuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Namasuzuki can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Namasuzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Namasuzuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Namasuzuki.
A head punch on the inside from Namasuzuki fails to land.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki is leaning against Avisu Kona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Namasuzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Namasuzuki's shoulder, as Namasuzuki tries to avoid the shot.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
And Namasuzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Avisu Kona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses the body punch
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avisu Kona's knee momentarily.
Namasuzuki fails with the takedown.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avisu Kona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Namasuzuki is looking to clinch.
Avisu Kona gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Namasuzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Avisu Kona wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
A jab from Namasuzuki misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up but Avisu Kona circles away and keeps his distance.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avisu Kona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avisu Kona tries to bum rush Namasuzuki with a series of wild strikes but Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pupuki Namasuzuki.
I think Avisu Kona 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ameri Can (ranked 677 p4p, 488 weight class) and Biabas Kitjakarn (ranked 76 p4p, 51 weight class). Can comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Kitjakarn has chosen Dancing Drums as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Biabas Kitjakarn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can dips to his left and cracks Kitjakarn with an uppercut!
Kitjakarn throws a leg kick which misses Can's front leg but catches the back leg as Can tries to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kitjakarn - just one landing.
Can fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kitjakarn checks it well.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Can.
Kitjakarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kitjakarn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Can throws a shot from downtown. Kitjakarn moves away and avoids it.
Can steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitjakarn.
Can ducks under a wild hook from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a low kick.
Kitjakarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Can was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws a big shot that misses.
Kitjakarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Can.
Kitjakarn 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.
Can lands with a shot to the body.
Kitjakarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Can throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitjakarn digs a good hook to Can's body.
Kitjakarn cracks Can with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kitjakarn throws a good cross that connects.
Kitjakarn scores with a sloppy right hand. Can should have avoided that one.
Can lands with a kick to the temple. Kitjakarn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A lazy left from Kitjakarn finds it's target.
Kitjakarn throws a good cross that connects.
Can throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitjakarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitjakarn with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kitjakarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Kitjakarn digs a good body shot into Can's ribs.
Can takes a swing at Kitjakarn's ribcage but misses.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Good standup being displayed there by Kitjakarn as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kitjakarn.
Can lunges at Kitjakarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitjakarn's hand.
A shot to the liver by Can. Beautiful body shot.
Kitjakarn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Kitjakarn finds it's target.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut
and Can counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Can listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kitjakarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Can throws a wild body kick that Kitjakarn sees coming a mile off.
Can takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Can misses with a hook. Kitjakarn ducked under it nicely.
Can throws a looping overhand right but Kitjakarn ducks down to avoid it.
Kitjakarn looks for the body kick but Can saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitjakarn digs a good body shot into Can's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Can. Beautiful body shot.
Can takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Can takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Can tries to move into range but Kitjakarn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitjakarn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kitjakarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Can. Kitjakarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kitjakarn avoids the body shot from Can.
Jab from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitjakarn counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kitjakarn manages to avoid it.
Kitjakarn throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Can lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kitjakarn doesn't seem phased though.
Can throws a right hand that misses
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kitjakarn thuds a left hand into Can's body.
Can has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn cracks a nice hook into Can's ribs.
Kitjakarn connects with a nice looking jab.
Can fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kitjakarn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Can throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kitjakarn's corner calls for a 1-2. Kitjakarn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kitjakarn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Can had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Can lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitjakarn circles away quickly and effectively.
Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Can.
And Kitjakarn responds with a good body kick, but Can manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Can on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Can throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Can misses with an uppercut
enabling Kitjakarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Kitjakarn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Can throws the kick towards the body but Kitjakarn avoids it.
Can misses with an uppercut. Kitjakarn saw that one coming.
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Can.
Kitjakarn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Can is looking to chop away at Kitjakarn's legs.
Kitjakarn with a nice calf kick.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kitjakarn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kitjakarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Can takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kitjakarn is looking to slow Can down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Kitjakarn follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitjakarn tries to land a front kick but Can steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can throws a body punch but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Kitjakarn tests Can's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitjakarn misses with an uppercut
and Can cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kitjakarn.
Can misses with an uppercut
and Kitjakarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Can will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kitjakarn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Can.
Can looks to land a right hand but Kitjakarn moved out of range.
Kitjakarn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Can might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kitjakarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kitjakarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Can sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kitjakarn scores with a body shot.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitjakarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kitjakarn scores with a body shot.
Can blocks a head kick by Kitjakarn.
Can misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a good, hard body kick but Can shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn dips to his left and cracks Can with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn stuns Can with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Can throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kitjakarn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kitjakarn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kitjakarn lands a slapping body shot.
Kitjakarn blocks a head kick by Can.
Kitjakarn blocks a jab.
Kitjakarn throws a big shot that misses.
Kitjakarn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Can bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Can misses with a head kick.
Kitjakarn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kitjakarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Can misses with a low kick.
Can throws out a loose jab but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Can if he has to take too many more of those.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitjakarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Kitjakarn tries a quick counter leg kick but Can is wise to it.
Kitjakarn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Can gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Can takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitjakarn throws a nice looking combination but Can bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Can was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Can misses with a lunging right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a good low kick that Can was not able to check.
Can throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Can stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn throws the kick towards the body but Can avoids it.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Can's head backwards.
Can just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitjakarn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Can. Can obviously looking to wear him down.
Kitjakarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kitjakarn lands a jab to Can's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Can's head backwards.
Can takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Can throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitjakarn thows a body kick. Can tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kitjakarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Kitjakarn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kitjakarn looks to throw the jab but Can is out of range.
Can swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Can misses with the body kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a body kick.
Kitjakarn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Can takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid body kick from Kitjakarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
A little feinted left hand from Can on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Can takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Can walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biabas Kitjakarn 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kitjakarn blocks a head kick by Can.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Can thumps Kitjakarn with a low kick.
Can sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kitjakarn with a nice calf kick.
Can swings widly with a right hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice body shot.
Kitjakarn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Can has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kitjakarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Can in his tracks.
Kitjakarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Can on the side of the head.
Can dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Can misses with a left hand
and Kitjakarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kitjakarn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kitjakarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kitjakarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitjakarn feints and then cracks Can's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Can down.
Kitjakarn scores with a nice head shot.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Kitjakarn connects with a right hand. Can shakes it off.
Kitjakarn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Can sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Can throws a low kick but Kitjakarn avoids it.
Kitjakarn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitjakarn moves away.
Kitjakarn slips under a jab from Can.
Kitjakarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Can, pushing him back against the cage.
Kitjakarn can't find room to land a body shot as Can controls the action.
Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Can stalling in the clinch but Kitjakarn improves position.
Kitjakarn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn digs a right hand underneath Can's ribcage. Can let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Kitjakarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kitjakarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Can backwards.
Kitjakarn lands with a right to the head.
Can's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Can tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Can's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Can escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Can takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kitjakarn is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Can on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitjakarn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Can's hands.
Kitjakarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Can misses the target.
Can throws a hook but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Can motions for Kitjakarn to come forward. Can throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
An inside leg kick lands from Kitjakarn.
Can throws a leg kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kitjakarn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kitjakarn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Can at a distance.
Kitjakarn scores with a hook to the body. Can takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Can sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Can throws a sloppy body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters circling a little - Kitjakarn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitjakarn lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn punishes Can's body with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kitjakarn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick from Kitjakarn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kitjakarn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Can's sensitive parts.
That kick from Can tenderised Kitjakarn's leg. Kitjakarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Can misses the shot to the body.
Biabas Kitjakarn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kitjakarn lands a head shot.
Kitjakarn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Can on the side of the head.
Can throws a leg kick
and Kitjakarn counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn thuds his shin into the meat of Can's side.
Kitjakarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kitjakarn moves out of range as Can throws a body kick.
Can moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biabas Kitjakarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kitjakarn 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 Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!
A very excited looking Biabas Kitjakarn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 616 p4p, 787 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 89 p4p, 117 weight class). Holmes Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Red - Damage. Mike Holmes Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Franky Page's chin.
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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Holmes Jr throws a big counter combination but Page scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Page takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Page on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page lands a head shot.
Page scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Page dives in and scores a takedown into Holmes Jr's guard.
Holmes Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Page stands up over Holmes Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page landing some decent shots from guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holmes Jr is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Holmes Jr has locked up a guillotine! Holmes Jr's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Page is holding on here and Holmes Jr must be using up a lot of energy. Page has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Holmes Jr gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Litill Bjornsson (ranked 1023 p4p, 997 weight class) and Coral Sea (ranked 140 p4p, 135 weight class). Coral Sea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Litill Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Coral Sea!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjornsson dives in and grabs Sea's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sea pushes down on Bjornsson's head and hops out.
Sea tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sea throws a sloppy head kick and Bjornsson moves out of range easily.
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Sea moved out of range.
Bjornsson clinches.
Sea is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjornsson has double underhooks.
Sea working hard to break the clinch.
Sea tries to circle away but Bjornsson has him pinned against the cage.
Sea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sea 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.
Bjornsson throws a right and a left that Sea avoids nicely.
Sea moves away from the strike by Bjornsson.
Sea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sea's efforts to push away.
Bjornsson tries to work over Sea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bjornsson looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bjornsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sea breaks from the clinch.
Bjornsson throws a right and a left that Sea avoids nicely.
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjornsson tries to bum rush Sea with a series of wild strikes but Sea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sea misses with the combination.
Oooooh!!! Sea has knocked Bjornsson down with a huge combo! Sea steps away and waves a wobbly Bjornsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Sea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bjornsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sea sizes up Bjornsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjornsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Sea.
Sea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sea ducks right into an uppercut from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
Sea lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sea dodges the punch combination from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sea tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Bjornsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sea throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Coral Sea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson catches Sea with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bjornsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sea wants to counter with a clinch but Bjornsson pushes him away.
That kick from Sea tenderised Bjornsson's leg. Bjornsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Bjornsson catches Sea right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjornsson. Sea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sea fails to land with a series of punches.
Sea misses with an uppercut
and Bjornsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sea thinking.
Sea moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sea has had enough of the clinch but Bjornsson keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Sea wants to get back to striking at distance but Bjornsson won't allow it.
Bjornsson is working Sea over against the cage.
Bjornsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Sea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Sea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sea controls his hands.
Bjornsson tries to work over Sea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bjornsson stalling against the cage.
Bjornsson misses with a punch to the body.
Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjornsson connects with a looping right hand.
Bjornsson throws a one two combo.
Bjornsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litill Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjornsson tests Sea's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjornsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sea pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bjornsson back to the cage. Sea follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bjornsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sea closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coral Sea 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.
Sea closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sea manages to break the clinch.
Sea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sea throws a head kick that misses.
Bjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sea.
Sea misses with a head kick.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that Sea ducks under and follows up with a left that Sea also avoids with ease.
Bjornsson punishes Sea's body with a nice straight punch.
Bjornsson has managed to clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjornsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sea misses with a few strikes there.
Sea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sea throws a right hand that Bjornsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjornsson also avoids with ease.
Sea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bjornsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sea moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sea has closed the distance and engaged Bjornsson in a clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sea prevents a body shot from Bjornsson.
Litill Bjornsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sea is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjornsson has double underhooks.
Sea wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sea manages to break the clinch.
Sea misses with a two punch combination.
Coral Sea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bjornsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Sea should have avoided that one.
Bjornsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sea misses with a double jab.
Bjornsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bjornsson cracks Sea with a nice body shot.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
Sea breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjornsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bjornsson keeps control of Sea as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sea blocks a body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sea wants to break free but Bjornsson has control.
Sea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bjornsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sea's efforts to push away.
Bjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sea has had enough of the clinch but Bjornsson keeps him there for the moment.
Bjornsson is working Sea over against the cage.
Bjornsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sea pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Sea.
Bjornsson wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson throws a nice looking combination but Sea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjornsson.
Sea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sea falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Sea misses.
Bjornsson clinches up against the cage.
Bjornsson is trying to stall.
Bjornsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Sea wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Sea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sea fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a head shot.
Bjornsson swings for the body but Sea moves out of range.
Sea clinches up with Bjornsson and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sea misses with a few strikes there.
Bjornsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sea doesn't seem bothered though.
Sea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sea is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson clinches up with Sea and pushes him back against the cage.
Bjornsson prevents Sea from breaking the clinch.
Bjornsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bjornsson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sea's efforts to push away.
Sea looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bjornsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Litill Bjornsson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bjornsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sea is looking to break free of the clinch but Bjornsson has double underhooks.
Bjornsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sea or not.
Bjornsson tries to stall but Sea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sea breaks from the clinch.
Sea goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sea manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bjornsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bjornsson moves in looking to clinch but Sea pushes him off.
Sea throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sea throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Sea tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bjornsson.
Sea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sea throws a series of punches but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Sea throws a right and a left that Bjornsson avoids nicely.
Sea lands the left hand.
Bjornsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bjornsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Bjornsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bjornsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Sea is trying to stand.
Bjornsson 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.
Bjornsson content to control rather than advance.
Bjornsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Bjornsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sea is looking to escape.
Bjornsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bjornsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sea sees it coming and defends easily.
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Sea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sea wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Bjornsson seems content to control.
Bjornsson is looking for a kimura but Sea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bjornsson to get the leverage.
Sea wants to get back to his feet.
Bjornsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sea tries to kick Bjornsson off but Bjornsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sea is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bjornsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bjornsson misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Sea's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sea controls his hands.
Sea is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage.
Sea breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bjornsson instigates a clinch.
Sea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjornsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sea defends it nicely.
Bjornsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bjornsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bjornsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sea.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Sea moves away and avoids it.
Sea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sea swats away the attempt to clinch by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is looking to clinch.
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches up with Sea, looking for a takedown. Bjornsson pushes Sea against the cage but Sea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litill Bjornsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjornsson throws a right and a left that Sea avoids nicely.
Sea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sea throws a nice looking combination but Bjornsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sea throws a right and a left that Bjornsson avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coral Sea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Coral Sea!
A less than humble Coral Sea misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Litill Bjornsson was interviewed post fight and said 'I may be getting too old for this, but I don't care. I'm still having fun.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dollar Hero (ranked 723 p4p, 892 weight class) and Thomas Maeda (ranked 98 p4p, 125 weight class). Hero's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Maeda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Submission. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dollar Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hero finds it's way through Maeda's defenses.
Maeda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hero.
Maeda takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maeda keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hero working away.
Hero is trying to get an arm triangle but Maeda is defending well.
Maeda is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maeda takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hero is chipping away with strikes.
Maeda sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Maeda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hero seems to be looking for submissions.
Maeda tries to roll over but Hero keeps him under control.
Maeda trying to hold on to Hero's head to control him but Hero postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Hero has control of the leg.
Maeda is looking to control Hero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maeda avoid being mounted?
Hero seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hero is working away from the top position though.
Maeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hero's back!
Maeda scores with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hero tries to roll but Maeda sticks to his back.
Hero showing good submission defense here.
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands.
Maeda looking for the choke from the back.
Maeda missing with strikes from the back.
Hero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Hero right now.
Hero trying to control the action but Maeda just sinks the hooks in.
Maeda lands shots from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands.
Maeda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hero showing good submission defense here.
Maeda is not going to allow Hero to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maeda's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hero tries to escape the position.
Hero prevents Maeda from getting a body triangle.
Maeda controlling well, preventing Hero from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thomas Maeda will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hero gets caught flat footed, as Maeda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maeda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Hero's legs - danger averted.
Thomas Maeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hero keeping full guard, as Maeda tries to pass.
Maeda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hero's head.
Hero working a defensive guard here.
Hero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maeda lands a couple of elbows.
Maeda looking to sit in guard and control but Hero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Hero defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda keeping full guard, as Hero tries to pass.
Maeda looking to control.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.
Maeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hero has picked Maeda up and slammed him! Maeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Hero manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Maeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Hero 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.
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.
Hero wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Maeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hero off and has taken his back!
Maeda slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maeda punishes Hero with strikes from the back mount.
Hero is keeping busy.
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
Hero is working hard here to advance position.
Maeda lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Maeda is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hero. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hero is in bad spot here.
Maeda lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Well, with Maeda on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hero is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hero tries to roll but Maeda sticks to his back.
Maeda not allowing Hero to control his hands.
Maeda is punishing Hero with strikes - can he finish him?!
Maeda looking to break Hero's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hero remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Maeda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maeda controlling the positon.
Maeda keeps control of the position as Hero tries to break free.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Maeda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Maeda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Maeda is not going to allow Hero to sit and survive in this position.
Maeda keeps control of the position easily here as Hero tries to buck him off.
Hero tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maeda cracks Hero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Maeda 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! This is the final round!
Hero throws a nice looking combination but Maeda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Maeda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maeda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero looks to land a combination but Maeda avoids it well.
Hero slaps away a takedown attempt from Maeda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hero misses with a low kick.
Maeda feints the counter takedown.
Hero walks into a left hand.
Maeda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hero with a nice calf kick.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Maeda is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hero.
And Maeda tries to counter it with a takedown but Hero pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hero misses with a looping left.
Thomas Maeda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maeda manages to avoid it.
Maeda gets a takedown into half guard.
Dollar Hero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero wants to sweep here but Maeda controlling him for the moment.
Hero is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda postures up and lands a big shot to Hero's brow.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Hero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maeda is aware though and is defending well.
Maeda forces his way into half guard.
Maeda working over Hero with some ground and pound. Hero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda working over Hero with some ground and pound. Hero looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Hero looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maeda wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
Maeda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas Maeda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Hero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Maeda seems content to control.
Let's hope that Maeda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Maeda is continuing to stall.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Maeda.
Maeda working Hero over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda wants to control but Hero is keeping him busy.
Hero missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maeda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Maeda!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Maeda made sure he mentioned Kore Fight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 816 p4p, 514 weight class) and Ciro Terranova (ranked 129 p4p, 79 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Winston might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Lost Boy. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ciro Terranova enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ciro Terranova!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova sizes up Winston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Terranova 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.
Terranova cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Terranova thumps Winston with a low kick.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Terranova tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Winston.
Winston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winston misses with a two punch combination.
Winston staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terranova on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terranova lands with a slapping head kick.
Terranova lands an overhand right.
Terranova has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Winston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terranova.
Terranova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Winston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Winston throws a right hand that Terranova ducks under and follows up with a left that Terranova also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Terranova! But no joy.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Winston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova dodges the punch combination from Winston.
Ciro Terranova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A good leg kick by Terranova.
A clash of legs there as Terranova blocks the low kick.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terranova.
Winston misses with a low kick.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
Winston clobbers Terranova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terranova.
Ciro Terranova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Terranova staying out of range there.
Terranova appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Winston lands with a good body shot.
Terranova throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston walks into a straight right hand from Terranova.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terranova tried to score with a low kick but Winston checks it.
Terranova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Terranova scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Terranova takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Winston.
Terranova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Terranova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Winston lands with a nice body punch.
Terranova misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Winston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terranova moves away.
Terranova tries a quick counter leg kick but Winston is wise to it.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terranova manages to avoid it.
Winston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terranova works the jab nicely.
Terranova looks to throw the jab but Winston is out of range.
Terranova throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Terranova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terranova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Terranova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Terranova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Winston had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice defenses there by Winston.
Terranova scoring well with a low kick there.
Terranova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Winston is able to avoid easily.
Winston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terranova can pounce on him.
Winston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Terranova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Winston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Terranova misses with a leg kick.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Terranova with a nice calf kick.
Terranova connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terranova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winston is looking to wear down Terranova with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston blocks a low kick nicely.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Terranova is looking to score with low kicks.
Winston slips under a jab from Terranova.
Winston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terranova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Terranova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Winston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Terranova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston blocks a head kick by Terranova.
Terranova throws an overhand right that lands on Winston's shoulder, as Winston tries to avoid the shot.
As Terranova looks to move away, Winston throws a big counter combo but Terranova just gets out of the way.
Winston misses the jab.
Terranova scores with a leg kick.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Terranova dodges the punch combination from Winston.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Terranova misses with a head kick.
Terranova misses with a leg kick.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Winston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terranova.
Terranova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terranova slips under a jab from Winston.
Winston throws a hook to the side of Terranova's head but Terranova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Winston takes a kick to the side of the head.
Winston steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Terranova. That one must have hurt.
Terranova takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Winston tries to bum rush Terranova with a series of wild strikes but Terranova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winston misses with a body punch
enabling Terranova to counter with a crisp jab.
Terranova moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terranova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terranova scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Good exchange - Winston coming out on top.
Winston misses with the combination.
Terranova lunges at Winston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Winston's hand.
Terranova swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Winston.
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Terranova tenderised Winston's leg. Winston is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left and a right from Terranova both land. Nice combination.
Winston throws a big shot that misses.
Winston misses with a hook. Terranova ducked under it nicely.
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Winston misses with a takedown attempt - Terranova sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winston fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terranova lands a leg kick that knocks Winston off balance momentarily.
Winston slips under a jab from Terranova.
Winston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terranova moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Terranova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terranova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Winston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terranova tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winston checks a leg kick nicely.
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Terranova feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Winstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Winston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terranova.
Terranova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winston.
Winston tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good shot there by Terranova.
Winston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terranova gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terranova has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Winston is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Winston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Terranova stops a takedown attempt from Winston.
Winston misses with a body punch.
Terranova's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Terranova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Terranova.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terranova.
Terranova works the jab nicely.
Ciro Terranova seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terranova lands a really nice looking cross but Winston seems unphased.
Terranova connects with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Terranova misses with a leg kick
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Terranova is trying to stand up here but Winston is controlling him well.
Winston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Terranova sees it coming and defends easily.
Terranova has one foot on Winston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Terranova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Terranova looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Winston defending well as Terranova loads up on a big left hand.
Winston misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Winston does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Terranova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Terranova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Terranova counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winston tries to clinch but Terranova is having none of it.
Terranova throws out a leg kick but Winston moves out of range and Terranova only half commits.
Winston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terranova scores with a one two! Winston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Winston misses the jab.
Winston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A cross from Terranova lands.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova throws a lazy uppercut
so Winston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston is working Terranova over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Winston won't allow Terranova to get back to his feet.
Winston drops back looking for a leg! Terranova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Terranova manages to kick Winston off! Winston jumps back into Terranova's guard.
Terranova is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terranova keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston stops Terranova from standing up.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston stops Terranova from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Winston throws a big elbow that misses.
Terranova keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Terranova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terranova.
Terranova scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terranova thuds his right hand into Winston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Winston misses the target.
Winston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Winston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Winston throws a body punch but Terranova moves out of range.
Winston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Terranova scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Terranova throws out a loose jab but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terranova connects with a jab.
Terranova scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terranova.
Terranova looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Winston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terranova catches Winston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Terranova with a nice cross.
Terranova's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winston under the eye.
Good shot there by Winston.
Winston moves out of range as Terranova strikes.
It looked like Winston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terranova misses with a straight right.
Winston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Terranova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Terranova misses with a body shot.
Terranova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Winston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Terranova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Terranova throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Terranova scores with a four punch combination!
Winston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terranova was well out of range. Poor timing from Winston.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terranova throws out the jab.
Winston checks a low kick from Terranova.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terranova is just out of range.
Terranova lands a nice looking body shot.
Ciro Terranova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winston takes one on the button.
Terranova throws a poor cross that misses
and Winston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Terranova won't be happy with that.
Terranova is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Terranova throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Terranova lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Terranova misses.
Winston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terranova is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winston is controlling him.
Harry Winston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Terranova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Terranova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Terranova!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slammy Neckbreaker (ranked 53 p4p, 164 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 8 p4p, 24 weight class). Urameshi has chosen Smile Bomb as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slammy Neckbreaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
Neckbreaker 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.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi takes a swing at Neckbreaker's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Urameshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Neckbreaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Neckbreaker rushes Urameshi and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
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!
Urameshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi digs a right hand underneath Neckbreaker's ribcage. Neckbreaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker has Urameshi pressed against the cage, preventing Urameshi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Urameshi wants to break free but Neckbreaker has control.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Urameshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urameshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Neckbreaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Neckbreaker connects with a looping right hand.
Neckbreaker misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Neckbreaker throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker with a hook.
Urameshi 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.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Neckbreaker scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Urameshi connects with a looping right hand.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Neckbreaker swings widly with a right hand
and Neckbreaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker wants to clinch.
Urameshi throws an overhand right that lands on Neckbreaker's shoulder, as Neckbreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neckbreaker drives through with a takedown into Urameshi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neckbreaker controlling from the top position.
Neckbreaker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi is looking to stand up but Neckbreaker isn't so interested in that idea.
Urameshi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Urameshi keeping full guard, as Neckbreaker tries to pass.
Urameshi being controlled here, momentarily.
Urameshi has his feet on Neckbreaker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the side of Urameshi's head but Urameshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Neckbreaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Neckbreaker. That snapped Urameshi's head back.
Neckbreaker avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker attempts a counter takedown but Urameshi avoids it well and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slammy Neckbreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi lands with a hook. Neckbreaker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neckbreaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi scores with a nice right hand.
Neckbreaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neckbreaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Urameshi scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker fails with the takedown.
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 Slammy Neckbreaker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Urameshi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neckbreaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neckbreaker blocks a jab.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Neckbreaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neckbreaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Neckbreaker clinches with his opponent.
Neckbreaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neckbreaker can't find room to land a body shot as Urameshi controls the action.
Urameshi pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urameshi is defending well for now.
Neckbreaker working aggressively here.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neckbreaker takes a shot to the head.
Neckbreaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker pushes Urameshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neckbreaker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Urameshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi breaks the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neckbreaker with a body shot.
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neckbreaker wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi swings for the body but Neckbreaker moves out of range.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Slammy Neckbreaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Neckbreaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Urameshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neckbreaker missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
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!
Neckbreaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neckbreaker moves into the clinch.
Neckbreaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urameshi blocks an elbow strike from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neckbreaker tries to score a body lock takedown but Urameshi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Urameshi tries to work over Neckbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Urameshi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slammy Neckbreaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neckbreaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neckbreaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Neckbreaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neckbreaker has his takedown stuffed
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neckbreaker slips a jab and a cross from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.
Urameshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Neckbreaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Urameshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Urameshi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker moves into the clinch successfully.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
A short left from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Urameshi is defending well.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
Urameshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi cracks Neckbreaker with a nice body shot.
A short right from Urameshi on the inside.
A body shot lands from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi lands a right hand.
Neckbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Urameshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker digs a right hand underneath Urameshi's ribcage. Urameshi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neckbreaker fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Urameshi loads up on a big right hand but Neckbreaker slips the punch.
Neckbreaker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neckbreaker throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Good shot there by Neckbreaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neckbreaker. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neckbreaker misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
Neckbreaker throws a right hand that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi misses with a series of wild punches.
Urameshi scores with a hook.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urameshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Neckbreaker looks to throw the jab but Urameshi is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Neckbreaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Neckbreaker shoots in for a double leg but Urameshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Neckbreaker lands with a straight right. Urameshi didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi gets tackled into the cage by Neckbreaker. Neckbreaker maintains the clinch.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neckbreaker.
Urameshi misses with the head strike.
Neckbreaker blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neckbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neckbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker lands a nice uppercut.
Neckbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
Slammy Neckbreaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Urameshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Neckbreaker controls his hands.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Neckbreaker ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi throws a hook but Neckbreaker blocks it.
Neckbreaker takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Urameshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Neckbreaker misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urameshi lands with a straight right. Neckbreaker didn't see that one coming.
Urameshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Neckbreaker throws out a loose jab but Urameshi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
A jab from Neckbreaker misses.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Urameshi sprawls and moves away.
Nice body punch from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neckbreaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Urameshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker jabs at Urameshi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Urameshi. Beautiful body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neckbreaker misses with a looping left.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi tests Neckbreaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urameshi thuds a left hand into Neckbreaker's body.
Neckbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Neckbreaker saw that one coming.
Neckbreaker throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Neckbreaker is just out of range.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Neckbreaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi digs a good body shot into Neckbreaker's ribs.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Urameshi is fending him off so far but Neckbreaker persists. Nope, Urameshi circles away and we're back to standing.
Neckbreaker works the jab nicely.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neckbreaker lands a nice hook to Urameshi's body. Urameshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neckbreaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neckbreaker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urameshi in his tracks.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urameshi lands with an uppercut that bounces Neckbreaker off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neckbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.
Urameshi slips under a jab from Neckbreaker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Urameshi! But no joy.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Urameshi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neckbreaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Urameshi misses.
Neckbreaker tries to counter with a takedown but Urameshi is quick to defend against it.
Neckbreaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urameshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neckbreaker.
Jab, jab by Urameshi - just one landing.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neckbreaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urameshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neckbreaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Neckbreaker throws a combination that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neckbreaker thinking.
Urameshi throws a hook but Neckbreaker avoids it easily.
Urameshi throws a good cross that connects.
Urameshi slips a straight right by Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker staying out of range there.
Urameshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker rushes Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Urameshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neckbreaker misses with the head strike.
Urameshi lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neckbreaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Urameshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Urameshi punishes Neckbreaker's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
Neckbreaker misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Urameshi catches Neckbreaker right on the button with a cross.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neckbreaker with a nice cross.
Neckbreaker slips under a jab.
Neckbreaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Neckbreaker moves away and avoids it.
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Neckbreaker. Beautiful body shot.
Neckbreaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Urameshi lands a jab.
Neckbreaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urameshi moves away.
Neckbreaker lands a nice looking body shot.
Neckbreaker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urameshi on the side of the head.
Neckbreaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neckbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urameshi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Neckbreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urameshi.
A big right from Urameshi misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yusuke Urameshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Neckbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Urameshi manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Neckbreaker, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Neckbreaker.
Urameshi misses with a few strikes there.
Urameshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neckbreaker gets a clinch.
A short left from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Urameshi avoids it by throwing Neckbreaker back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Neckbreaker misses with a body punch.
Neckbreaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Urameshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Urameshi defending well as Neckbreaker loads up on a big left hand.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Neckbreaker clinches up with Urameshi and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Urameshi.
Urameshi prevents a body shot from Neckbreaker.
Neckbreaker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Urameshi regains guard.
Urameshi wants to stand up but Neckbreaker is controlling him.
Neckbreaker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neckbreaker cracks Urameshi with a solid left hand.
Urameshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neckbreaker is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neckbreaker controlling from the top position.
Urameshi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Neckbreaker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Slammy Neckbreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neckbreaker blocking some punches.
Neckbreaker misses with an elbow strike.
Neckbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neckbreaker.
A short left from Urameshi.
A nice left hand lands by Neckbreaker.
Urameshi takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Neckbreaker lands with a left to the head.
Urameshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neckbreaker backwards.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Urameshi.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urameshi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Neckbreaker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Neckbreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neckbreaker's elbow.
Neckbreaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Urameshi avoids the elbow strike from Neckbreaker, against the cage.
Neckbreaker prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushes Neckbreaker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neckbreaker lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neckbreaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short uppercut from Urameshi.
Neckbreaker lands a right hand.
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Neckbreaker.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neckbreaker misses with a right hand
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi walks into a stiff left hand from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi avoids the body shot from Neckbreaker.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neckbreaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neckbreaker looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
Neckbreaker misses the shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Neckbreaker ducks down to avoid it.
Neckbreaker throws a jab when Urameshi was well out of range.
Urameshi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neckbreaker with a body shot.
Urameshi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neckbreaker throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.
Neckbreaker misses with a left hand
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yusuke Urameshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neckbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Urameshi.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
The fighters circling - Urameshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Neckbreaker misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Neckbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neckbreaker digs a good hook to Urameshi's body.
Neckbreaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Urameshi is just out of range.
Urameshi throws the left hand but Neckbreaker avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Slammy Neckbreaker.
I think Urameshi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
A victorious Yusuke Urameshi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Toivonen (ranked 41 p4p, 126 weight class) and Ibrahim Camara (ranked 7 p4p, 20 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen slips under a jab from Camara.
And Toivonen counters with a quick kick to the body but Camara blocks it.
Toivonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen swinging wildly here.
Toivonen connects with a body shot that sends Camara's belly button to the back.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Toivonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming.
Toivonen lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Toivonen. That did some damage!
Camara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Camara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toivonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheers as Toivonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Camara doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toivonen takes one on the button.
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Camara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara checks a leg kick.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Toivonen connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toivonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara flicks out a counter leg kick but Toivonen steps away.
Camara 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.
Toivonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Camara takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Camara if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toivonen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Camara looks winded!
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Camara moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Camara drives through and clinches with Toivonen against the cage.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toivonen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toivonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
Good body shot from Camara.
Camara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toivonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Toivonen.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara blocking some punches.
Toivonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camara's elbow.
Toivonen blocks a body shot from Camara.
Toivonen is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toivonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with the head strike.
Camara throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Camara prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Toivonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Toivonen takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toivonen.
Toivonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toivonen.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen is leaning against Camara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara misses with some punches.
Toivonen misses with a body punch.
Toivonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camara in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Toivonen breaks the clinch.
Camara checks the leg kick.
Toivonen misses with a two punch combination.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body kick.
Camara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Camara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toivonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen thuds a left hand into Camara's body.
Camara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camara moves out of range as Toivonen strikes.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen lands with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toivonen.
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camara throws a leg kick that misses.
Toivonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toivonen.
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Camara is rocked!
Camara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toivonen. That one must have hurt.
Toivonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Camara moves out of range as Toivonen throws a body kick.
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Toivonen looks for the body kick but Camara saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toivonen is able to avoid easily.
Toivonen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camara throws a low kick but it's checked well by Toivonen.
Toivonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camara replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Toivonen blocks it well.
Camara misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Camara in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camara checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Camara is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Toivonen misses with a straight right.
Camara flicks out a counter leg kick but Toivonen steps away.
Toivonen cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toivonen motions for Camara to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara misses with a hook
and Toivonen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toivonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around?
Camara closes the distance and pushes Toivonen back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Toivonen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen stalling the fight.
Toivonen tries to work over Camara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Toivonen takes a shot to the head.
Camara is leaning against Toivonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Toivonen.
Camara is breathing heavily.
Toivonen pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara tries to work over Toivonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Toivonen breaks from the clinch.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara throws a lazy head kick
and Toivonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Camara shrugs it off.
Nice body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Camara's sensitive parts.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Toivonen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a nice shot that snaps Camara's head back.
Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toivonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Toivonen thumps Camara with a low kick.
Toivonen jabs at Camara's body.
You can see that Camara has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Toivonen is looking to slow Camara down with leg kicks.
Toivonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen drops Camara with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Camara looks back up at him and smiles so Toivonen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Camara is still on wobbly legs! Can Toivonen finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Toivonen.
Camara walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Toivonen! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ibrahim Camara was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.
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