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SYN 831 Whymer vs. Po PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Noir (ranked 584 p4p, 493 weight class) and Settakian Fett (ranked 88 p4p, 79 weight class). James Noir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Settakian Fett!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Noir misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noir scores with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fett 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.
Noir throws a lazy uppercut
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Noir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Settakian Fett has been cut.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fett as he jumps to the side.
Noir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noir shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fett's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noir has managed to get both his arms back between Fett's legs - danger averted.
Noir is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control.
Fett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noir is aware though and is defending well.
Noir content to stall in guard here.
Fett keeping full guard, as Noir tries to pass.
Fett has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Noir is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fett.
Noir working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir grinds an elbow into Fett's temple.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
Fett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fett manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noir's best efforts.
Noir moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fett.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
Noir lands some shots froms side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fett is not content to let Noir control the position.
Noir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fett to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir trying to control the action but Fett is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fett is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noir landing strikes.
Fett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee asks Noir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Noir prefers to stall for the moment though.
Noir scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir tries for a kimura but Fett is defending well.
Noir wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fett, who protects the arm well.
Noir cracks Fett with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fett taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fett on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Noir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Settakian Fett's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Noir dives in for a single leg takedown but Fett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Noir backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Noir manages to avoid it all.
Noir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noir cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
Fett stuffs the takedown.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but Fett shows good takedown defense.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett avoids the body shot from Noir.
Fett moves out of range as Noir strikes.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noir somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett slips a straight right by Noir.
Noir throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Noir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir connects with the punch.
Noir throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir misses with a takedown attempt
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Settakian Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noir digs a good hook to Fett's body.
Noir tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fett swivels and escapes.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noir shoots in looking for a takedown. Fett tries to sprawl out of it but Noir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Noir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Noir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir misses with a straight left.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noir.
Noir misses with a looping left.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir scores with a body shot.
Fett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Noir will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Noir lands with a cross.
Noir tries for a takedown but Fett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noir has his takedown stuffed
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fett pinned against the cage. Fett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Settakian Fett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Settakian Fett's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Noir misses with a looping right.
Noir throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Fett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noir finds it's way round the side to connect with Fett's head.
Noir connects with a jab.
Noir misses with a takedown
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fett pinned against the cage. Fett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fett doesn't seem bothered though.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noir misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Nice cross by Noir.
Fett slips a jab from Noir.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir with a poor takedown
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir misses with a wild body shot.
Noir throws a sloppy body shot
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Noir.
Fett defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noir.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Noir doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Noir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fett sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fett circles away.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well.
Noir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Noir backing up. Noir nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Noir fails with the takedown
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noir closes the distance and clinches up with Fett, looking for a takedown. Noir pushes Fett against the cage but Fett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noir swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
As Noir backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Noir manages to avoid it all.
Noir misses with a jab to the body
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Fett is working the combinations to good effect here.
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!
Noir fails with the takedown
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Noir.
Noir misses with a hook to the body
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps Fett's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Settakian Fett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fett 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Settakian Fett!
Post fight, Settakian Fett stared into the camera and said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 2060 p4p, 1889 weight class) and Nando Vasquez (ranked 207 p4p, 195 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez tries to sprawl but Dhelan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but Vasquez defending well.
Vasquez wants to control but Dhelan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dhelan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasquez defends it well.
Dhelan is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan seems to be working for a kimura but Vasquez defends the submission attempt.
Dhelan is looking for a kimura here.
Dhelan lands strikes from half guard.
Dhelan trying to mount his opponent but Vasquez defends it.
Dhelan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dhelan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasquez's head.
Dhelan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dhelan wants to control but Vasquez is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan misses with a head shot. Vasquez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dhelan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vasquez managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dhelan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dhelan throwing strikes but missing.
Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nando Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhelan throws a hook but Vasquez avoids it easily.
Dhelan dives in and scores a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Dhelan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dhelan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan passes Vasquez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vasquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dhelan 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.
Vasquez has momentary wrist control but Dhelan slips an elbow through the middle.
Dhelan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dhelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dhelan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhan Dhelan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dhelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to work over Dhelan's front leg with a kick but Dhelan checks it.
A left lands for Vasquez.
Dhelan 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.
Dhelan misses with a takedown attempt
and Vasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasquez misses with a body kick.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dhelan moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a nice strike.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dhelan throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan has his takedown stuffed
and Vasquez counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez feints and then cracks Dhelan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dhelan down.
Vasquez with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez scores with a nice body kick.
Vasquez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dhelan's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Dhelan looks for a takedown but Vasquez sprawls well.
Dhelan misses with a looping right.
Vasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Vasquez.
Nando Vasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasquez wants to clinch.
Vasquez misses with a leg kick.
Dhelan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vasquez's guard.
Dhelan drops back looking for a leg! Vasquez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vasquez manages to kick Dhelan off! Dhelan jumps back into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez keeping full guard, as Dhelan tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vasquez looking to control.
Dhelan postures up in Vasquez's guard and throws a big left but Vasquez blocks it.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhelan'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.
Vasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dhelan throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Dhelan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dhelan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dhelan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhelan.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Dhelan moves out of range.
Dhelan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan blocks a head kick by Vasquez.
Dhelan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dhelan tries for a takedown but Vasquez circles away easily
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Zhan Dhelan has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Dhelan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dhelan.
Dhelan moves out of range of the body kick from Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to work over Dhelan's front leg with a kick but Dhelan checks it.
Zhan Dhelan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dhelan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dhelan darts in looking for a takedown but Vasquez gets double underhooks and turns Dhelan into the cage.
Dhelan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasquez smiles and moves away.
Vasquez moves forwards but Dhelan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dhelan tries to move into range but Vasquez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dhelan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nando Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dhelan postures up.
Dhelan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dhelan throwing strikes but missing.
Dhelan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez controlling the position.
Dhelan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dhelan throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasquez is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Vasquez finds it's way through Dhelan's defenses.
Vasquez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Dhelan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dhelan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Vasquez as Dhelan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasquez pinned against the cage. Vasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dhelan takes one to the chin there.
Dhelan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dhelan thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dhelan misses.
Dhelan misses with a hook to the body
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquez connects with a leg kick.
Vasquez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Vasquez misses its intended target.
Vasquez connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dhelan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasquez tries to avoid it but Dhelan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasquez to the ground. Vasquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dhelan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dhelan with a poor takedown
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Vasquez finds it's target.
Vasquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasquez as he connects with a hook.
Dhelan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vasquez is looking to regain half guard here but Dhelan keeps moving and retains side control.
Dhelan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan throws a strike aimed at the side of Vasquez's head but Vasquez avoids it well.
Vasquez can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Vasquez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Zhan Dhelan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dhelan has knee on belly momentarily but Vasquez bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dhelan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vasquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dhelan is working away from the top position though.
Dhelan stalling away here and it's allowed Vasquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dhelan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nando Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasquez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nando Vasquez!
After winning the bout, Nando Vasquez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 140 p4p, 209 weight class) and Juan Pique (ranked 8 p4p, 16 weight class). Pique has chosen Piranha as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17 - 10 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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 21 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Juan Pique!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pique throws out a loose jab but Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pique throws a leg kick but Kenobi moved away.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Pique.
A swing and a miss from Kenobi.
Kenobi feints and then cracks Pique's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pique down.
Kenobi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pique cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Pique.
Pique throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Pique connects with a body shot.
Kenobi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kenobi slips under a jab.
Kenobi throws a lazy right hand but Pique sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pique follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pique on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kenobi. Kenobi obviously looking to wear him down.
Pique avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Pique just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pique counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi blocks a head kick by Pique.
Nice defenses there by Kenobi.
Kenobi takes a swing at Pique's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Kenobi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pique scores with a jab.
Kenobi blocks a head kick by Pique.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Pique keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pique defending well as Kenobi loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Pique.
Pique walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenobi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Pique on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Pique swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Pique as he checks the leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pique.
Pique thinks about the counter body kick.
Kenobi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pique.
Kenobi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kenobi checks a low kick from Pique.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Pique moves out of range easily.
Pique uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Pique 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.
Good exchange - Kenobi coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pique avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Pique lunges at Kenobi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kenobi's hand.
Kenobi takes a swing at Pique's ribcage but misses.
Kenobi blocks a leg kick.
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Pique.
Pique works Kenobi's body with a nice hook.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a nice looking body shot.
Pique throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenobi.
Pique shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Kenobi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Pique.
Kenobi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pique just manages to avoid it.
Kenobi slips a straight right by Pique.
Pique misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenobi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kenobi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kenobi tries to land a leg kick but Pique saw it coming and moves away.
Pique slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Pique swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kenobi.
Pique connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenobi. Kenobi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pique closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pique's head.
Kenobi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pique pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pique needs to keep his hands up - Kenobi had a free shot at his head there.
Pique's corner calls for a 1-2. Pique obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Kenobi tenderised Pique's leg. Pique is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pique just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pique flicks out a counter leg kick but Kenobi steps away.
Pique blocks the body kick.
Kenobi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenobi.
Pique connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenobi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pique takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kenobi. Beautiful body shot.
Pique throws a low kick but Kenobi avoids it.
It looked like Kenobi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pique fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kenobi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pique takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pique uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pique tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenobi was well out of range. Poor timing from Pique.
Nice defenses there by Pique.
Pique let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kenobi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi 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.
Kenobi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pique fakes the leg kick and cracks Kenobi in the body.
Pique looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenobi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pique throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Pique comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenobi lands a leg kick that knocks Pique off balance momentarily.
Kenobi connects with a right hand. Pique shakes it off.
Pique fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pique throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pique fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenobi checks it well.
Kenobi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pique throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pique's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pique scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pique lands with a shot to the body.
Kenobi throws a poor cross that misses
and Pique counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kenobi's knee momentarily.
Kenobi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi scores with a nice body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kenobi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pique misses the shot to the body.
Kenobi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the head.
Kenobi thows a leg kick but Pique checks it
and Pique counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenobi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pique gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenobi.
Kenobi slips under a jab from Pique.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pique. Kenobi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Pique.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pique throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Pique chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pique throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Pique moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kenobi.
Kenobi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kenobi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pique checks the leg kick.
Pique looks to throw the jab but Kenobi is out of range.
Pique throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi checks a low kick from Pique.
Kenobi throws a hook but Pique avoids it easily.
Kenobi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenobi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pique.
Pique misses with a lunging right hand
and Kenobi counters with a good, hard body kick but Pique shrugs it off.
Kenobi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pique moves out of range of the strikes.
Pique looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenobi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheers as Kenobi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pique doesn't seem phased though.
Pique throws out a leg kick but Kenobi moves out of range and Pique only half commits.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a low kick as Pique jumps back.
Pique jabs Kenobi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pique scores with a body shot.
Pique moves out of range of the body kick from Kenobi.
A little jabbing left from Pique on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pique scores with a push kick.
Kenobi throws a hook but Pique avoids it easily.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
Kenobi throws a poor cross that misses
and Pique counters with a nice uppercut.
Pique misses with a low kick.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Kenobi.
Kenobi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pique under the eye.
Pique feints and then cracks Kenobi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenobi down.
A slow jab from Pique misses its intended target.
Kenobi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pique avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Pique.
Pique lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Kenobi misses.
Pique only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pique 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pique was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenobi.
Pique counters with a body kick.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenobi slips a jab from Pique.
Kenobi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi tries a low kick but Pique avoids it.
Kenobi lands a nice shot that snaps Pique's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenobi misses the target.
Kenobi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but Pique sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pique swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenobi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pique sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kenobi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pique avoids the head kick by Kenobi.
Kenobi blocks the body kick.
Kenobi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pique.
Kenobi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pique misses with a kick to the body.
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 Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenobi throws a low kick but Pique moves out of range easily.
Pique pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kenobi tried to counter with a leg kick but Pique avoided it.
Pique scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kenobi thuds his shin into the meat of Pique's side.
Kenobi throws the kick towards the body but Pique avoids it.
Kenobi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pique. That one must have hurt.
Pique scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenobi moves out of range of the body kick from Pique.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Pique saw that one coming.
Pique thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenobi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kenobi thows a body kick. Pique tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pique has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kenobi.
Pique checks a low kick from Kenobi.
Pique lands the left hand.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
A low kick lands for Kenobi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenobi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pique throws a jab when Kenobi was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pique changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi misses with a head kick.
Kenobi tries to move into range but Pique moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Kenobi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pique doesn't seem phased though.
Pique scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pique takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pique just misses with a punch to the body.
Pique scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pique is out of range and Kenobi settles back down.
Kenobi lands with a straight right. Pique didn't see that one coming.
Pique tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi staying out of range there.
Pique looks to land a left hand but Kenobi moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pique has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Pique uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kenobi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pique tries to work over Kenobi's front leg with a kick but Kenobi checks it.
Pique avoids the head kick by Kenobi.
Juan Pique has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenobi lands the left hand.
Kenobi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenobi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pique.
Kenobi keeps Pique at a distance using the push kick.
Kenobi is looking to score with low kicks.
Kenobi misses with a leg kick
and Pique cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pique throws a wild body kick that Kenobi sees coming a mile off.
Kenobi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pique moves out of range of the leg kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi is looking to slow Pique down with leg kicks.
Pique moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenobi ducks under a wild hook from Pique.
Pique lands with a hook. Kenobi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Pique.
Good exchange - Kenobi coming out on top.
Pique fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kenobi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pique scores with a kick to the body.
Pique takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pique tries to land a front kick but Kenobi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kenobi slips a jab from Pique.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the head.
Pique misses with an uppercut
and Kenobi counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Kenobi.
Jab from Pique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pique lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kenobi takes a step back to recover.
Pique finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pique goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pique misses with a wild body shot.
Pique takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi scores with a punch to the head.
Pique takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kenobi scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pique has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kenobi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kenobi works Pique's body with a nice hook.
Pique misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pique.
Pique throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pique has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kenobi throws a body punch but Pique moves out of range.
Kenobi cracks Pique with a good jab.
Pique stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands with a straight right. Pique didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenobi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kenobi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pique thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pique connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kenobi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenobi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edson Bidon Barbosa (ranked 57 p4p, 230 weight class) and Harry McQuirre (ranked 10 p4p, 28 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Bidon Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre staying out of range there.
Barbosa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
Harry McQuirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa misses the jab.
McQuirre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McQuirre throws a right hand that Barbosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbosa also avoids with ease.
Barbosa throws out a leg kick but McQuirre moves out of range and Barbosa only half commits.
McQuirre follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Barbosa slams his shin into McQuirre's torso.
McQuirre lands a jab to the head.
McQuirre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McQuirre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Barbosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McQuirre feints and then cracks Barbosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbosa down.
McQuirre lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbosa's head.
McQuirre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barbosa lands a left and a right that send McQuirre crashing to the mat, dazed. Barbosa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 McQuirre is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbosa circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends McQuirre tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Barbosa wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edson Bidon Barbosa!
A very excited looking Edson Bidon Barbosa 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jones (ranked 1169 p4p, 1274 weight class) and Mikhail Martynov (ranked 149 p4p, 160 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knockin' On Heavens Door Johnny Cash. Mikhail Martynov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Martynov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov tries to clinch up.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Martynov manages to avoid it.
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Martynov has control.
Martynov avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
Martynov lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martynov.
Jones cracks Martynov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martynov clinches with his opponent.
Martynov keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Martynov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Martynov.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martynov scores with a shot to the body.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martynov.
Martynov blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Martynov misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a flying knee that drops Martynov!
Martynov is rocked!
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!
Martynov pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Martynov misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martynov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martynov throws out the jab.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martynov connects with a jab.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martynov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martynov throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Martynov throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Martynov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Martynov misses with an elbow strike.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martynov misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Martynov down! Jones is looking to finish but Martynov is intelligently defending himself.
Martynov is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martynov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jones manages to pass to side control.
Jones stops Martynov from getting back to his feet.
Martynov is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Martynov seems to have recovered his senses.
Martynov throws Jones to one side and escapes!
Martynov rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Martynov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martynov scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martynov digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones takes one on the button.
Jones is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martynov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Martynov dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Martynov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Martynov tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martynov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martynov closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martynov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Martynov moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Martynov cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Martynov swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martynov thinking.
Martynov moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Martynov misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp right that sends Martynov to the canvas! Jones follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahim Shabazz (ranked 1007 p4p, 1074 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 140 p4p, 148 weight class). Erikson has chosen Into Battle - Ensiferum 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahim Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
Shabazz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Shabazz tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Shabazz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromErikson .
Nice straight punches there by Erikson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erikson .
Nice body punch from Erikson .
A punch lands to the side of Shabazz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shabazz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Erikson . Erikson obviously looking to wear him down.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Shabazz misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Erikson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabazz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shabazz moves out of range of the strikes.
Shabazz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shabazz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Erikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erikson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shabazz moves to clinch but Erikson breaks away
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Shabazz is rocked!
Erikson with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Erikson .
Oh Shabazz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabazz tries for a takedown but Erikson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson drops Shabazz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Shabazz! Erikson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
Our winner, Leif Erikson , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 461 p4p, 315 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 56 p4p, 40 weight class). Ko Nachi comes to the cage accompanied by Echoing Thunder. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko Nachi lands with a nice body punch.
Lupei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ko Nachi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ko Nachi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ko Nachi.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Ko Nachi 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.
Lupei tries to clinch up but Ko Nachi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Lupei slips the punch.
Lupei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lupei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lupei tries a head kick but it misses.
Lupei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ko Nachi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lupei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Lupei.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lupei is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lupei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lupei defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Ko Nachi misses with the body kick
and Lupei counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei throws a front kick aimed at Ko Nachi's knee but Ko Nachi avoids it well.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's front leg with a kick but Lupei checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lupei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lupei closes the distance and pushes Ko Nachi back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Ko Nachi tries to throw a body punch but Lupei avoids it by throwing Ko Nachi back against the cage.
Lupei misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lupei tries a body shot but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lupei is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lupei controls his hands.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lupei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ko Nachi or not.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ko Nachi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko Nachi digs a right hand underneath Lupei's ribcage. Lupei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Lupei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch to the body.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Lupei decides to pull guard.
Lupei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ko Nachi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lupei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lupei, not yet.
Ko Nachi advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ko Nachi controlling from mount.
Ko Nachi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi continues to stall.
Ko Nachi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Lupei throws a right hand that Ko Nachi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko Nachi also avoids with ease.
Ko Nachi tried to counter with a leg kick but Lupei avoided it.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Serafim Lupei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ko Nachi throws the kick towards the body but Lupei avoids it.
Ko Nachi misses with a low kick.
Lupei unleashes a big counter combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lupei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lupei takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lupei swings for the body but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rigel Ko Nachi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ko Nachi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lupei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ko Nachi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ko Nachi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lupei throws out the jab.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Ko Nachi.
Lupei swinging wildly here.
Lupei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range and Lupei settles back down.
Ko Nachi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei throws a sloppy head kick and Ko Nachi moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi lands a jab.
Lupei throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Ko Nachi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left lands for Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lupei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lupei.
Lupei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lupei misses with a looping right.
Lupei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Lupei moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi misses with a kick to the body.
Ko Nachi tries a low kick but Lupei avoids it.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi catches Lupei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Ko Nachi does it's job there.
Ko Nachi looks to land a body kick but Lupei moved away.
Lupei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lupei moves away.
Lupei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lupei throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Lupei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei scores with a jab.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lupei was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses.
Lupei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ko Nachi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi lands an overhand right.
Ko Nachi connects with a nice looking jab.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lupei.
Lupei throws a solid leg kick but Ko Nachi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lupei.
Lupei tried to score with a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it.
Lupei ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Lupei thuds a left hand into Ko Nachi's body.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Lupei feints a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Lupei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lupei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a left hand
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi lands a nice looking body shot.
Lupei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Lupei misses the target.
Ko Nachi checks a low kick from Lupei.
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Ko Nachi looks for the body kick but Lupei saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi ducks under a wild hook from Lupei.
Crunch! Ko Nachi slams his shin into Lupei's torso.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ko Nachi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lupei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi lands with a right hand.
Lupei throws a leg kick which misses Ko Nachi's front leg but catches the back leg as Ko Nachi tries to avoid it.
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!
Lupei checks a low kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lupei moves out of range of the body kick from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lupei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Lupei backs away, Ko Nachi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Ko Nachi as he checks the leg kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Lupei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lupei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Lupei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lupei throws the left hand but Ko Nachi avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot
and Lupei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lupei has Ko Nachi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lupei cracks Ko Nachi with a nice body shot.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ko Nachi jabs Lupei right on the nose. Lupei blinks but takes it well.
Lupei defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick from Ko Nachi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lupei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ko Nachi.
Lupei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lupei 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 Ko Nachi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ko Nachi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ko Nachi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lupei just manages to avoid it.
Ko Nachi throws a body punch but Lupei moves out of range.
Lupei misses with a hook. Ko Nachi ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ko Nachi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Lupei strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Lupei is out of range.
Lupei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Lupei's head back.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lupei throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lupei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lupei looks to land a left hand but Ko Nachi moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lupei manages to circle out of the way.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Lupei ducked under it nicely.
Lupei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ko Nachi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lupei lands with an uppercut that bounces Ko Nachi off the cage and back into range.
Ko Nachi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lupei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ko Nachi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ko Nachi misses.
Lupei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ko Nachi.
Lupei looks for the body kick but Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Ko Nachi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ko Nachi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lupei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lupei checks a leg kick.
Lupei darts in and clinches Ko Nachi up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ko Nachi fails to land.
Ko Nachi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Lupei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Ko Nachi - just one landing.
Ko Nachi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei throws a lazy right hand but Ko Nachi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ko Nachi throws a hook but Lupei blocks it.
Lupei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lupei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Lupei there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei wants to clinch up but Ko Nachi keeps it at a distance.
Ko Nachi misses with a few strikes there.
Ko Nachi misses with a body kick.
Ko Nachi wants to land a leg kick but Lupei is out of range.
Ko Nachi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lupei at a distance.
Lupei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ko Nachi.
Lupei looks to throw the jab but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi misses with an uppercut.
Lupei clinches up against the cage.
Ko Nachi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lupei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lupei lands a left hand.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Lupei lands a nice uppercut.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko Nachi misses with some punches.
Ko Nachi scores with a shot to the side of Lupei's head.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Ko Nachi has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Ko Nachi can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ko Nachi lands with a short shot to the head.
Lupei controlling the action here for a moment.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Ko Nachi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ko Nachi 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!
Rigel Ko Nachi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 170 p4p, 371 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 28 p4p, 58 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacArthur Ii might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Corvus Corax - Bibit Aleum. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii blocks the elbow strike.
MacArthur Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Ii.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from MacArthur Ii misses.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by MacArthur Ii.
A little jabbing left from Lacplesis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacplesis defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis scores with a hook.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
MacArthur Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacArthur Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Lacplesis tenderised MacArthur Ii's leg. MacArthur Ii is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lacplesis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacArthur Ii tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
MacArthur Ii lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis throws an elbow that misses.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii - that landed with a thud.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacArthur Ii's head.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
That kick from MacArthur Ii tenderised Lacplesis's leg. Lacplesis is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis motions for MacArthur Ii to come forward. Lacplesis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
MacArthur Ii is looking to slow Lacplesis down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis throws a head kick but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
Lacplesis closes the distance and pushes MacArthur Ii back into the cage.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
MacArthur Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Nice body punch from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. MacArthur Ii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lacplesis can turn it around.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Ii avoids a wild elbow strike from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacArthur Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but MacArthur Ii is avoiding it.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lacplesis tries to move into range but MacArthur Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Lacplesis.
MacArthur Ii misses the jab.
Lacplesis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Lacplesis's ribs.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a front kick but Lacplesis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacArthur Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
MacArthur Ii blocks the elbow strike.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Ii counters with a low kick, right behind Lacplesis 's knee.
MacArthur Ii throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lacplesis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
MacArthur Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Ii looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
MacArthur Ii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacArthur Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii's corner calls for a 1-2. MacArthur Ii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Ii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
MacArthur Ii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to the head.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the head.
Lacplesis throws a right hand that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lacplesis thinking.
MacArthur Ii connects with a single shot there.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacArthur Ii misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis misses with a two punch combination.
MacArthur Ii misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii is looking to slow Lacplesis down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that misses.
Lacplesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lacplesis if he has to take too many more of those.
Lacplesis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lacplesis lands a jab to MacArthur Ii's midsection.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacArthur Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacplesis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
MacArthur Ii connects with an inside leg kick.
Angus MacArthur Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacplesis as he connects with a hook.
Lacplesis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacArthur Ii lands with a hook. Lacplesis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacArthur Ii.
A head kick from MacArthur Ii lands but Lacplesis takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lacplesis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacArthur Ii throws a front kick aimed at Lacplesis's knee but Lacplesis avoids it well.
Lacplesis misses with a lunging right hand
and MacArthur Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lacplesis thinking.
MacArthur Ii is looking to slow Lacplesis down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
MacArthur Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacArthur Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook. Lacplesis ducked under it nicely.
Lacplesis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacArthur Ii throws a wild body kick that Lacplesis sees coming a mile off.
Lacplesis is looking to slow MacArthur Ii down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
MacArthur Ii avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis defending well as MacArthur Ii loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArthur Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up.
MacArthur Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacplesis can do to turn this around?
Lacplesis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lacplesis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lacplesis clobbers MacArthur Ii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacArthur Ii throws the kick towards the body but Lacplesis avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii 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.
MacArthur Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacArthur Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
MacArthur Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lacplesis checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacArthur Ii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis throws a hook but MacArthur Ii blocks it.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but MacArthur Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis tries to score with a low kick but MacArthur Ii moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
Lacplesis moves in looking to clinch but MacArthur Ii pushes him off.
MacArthur Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
Lacplesis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacArthur Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
MacArthur Ii throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
MacArthur Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lacplesis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacArthur Ii to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from MacArthur Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacplesis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lacplesis duly obliges.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacplesis avoided it.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis misses with a left hand
and MacArthur Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArthur Ii moves away from the strike by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis walks into a stiff left hand from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii is looking to slow Lacplesis down with leg kicks.
MacArthur Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Lacplesis scores with a nice head shot.
MacArthur Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii wants to land a leg kick but Lacplesis is out of range.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Lacplesis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lacplesis's hands.
MacArthur Ii thumps Lacplesis with a low kick.
MacArthur Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
MacArthur Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur Ii slips a jab from Lacplesis.
MacArthur Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacplesis misses the target.
MacArthur Ii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MacArthur Ii. Lacplesis shrugs it off though.
MacArthur Ii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lacplesis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacArthur Ii scores with a nice head shot.
Angus MacArthur Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting MacArthur Ii counter with a right hand.
MacArthur Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis flicks out a counter leg kick but MacArthur Ii steps away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacplesis, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the leg kick from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacArthur Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lacplesis scrambles back to his feet.
MacArthur Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from MacArthur Ii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis throws a looping overhand right but MacArthur Ii ducks down to avoid it.
MacArthur Ii tried to counter with a leg kick but Lacplesis avoided it.
A head kick by Lacplesis misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab to the head.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
MacArthur Ii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice shot that snaps Lacplesis's head back.
MacArthur Ii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lacplesis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
Lacplesis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii blocks a jab.
MacArthur Ii throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lacplesis avoids it.
Lacplesis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Ii thuds his right hand into Lacplesis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick which misses MacArthur Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as MacArthur Ii tries to avoid it.
Lacplesis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacArthur Ii. That one must have hurt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lacplesis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from MacArthur Ii - the referee stops the clock and Lacplesis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says MacArthur Ii. Lacplesis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Lacplesis misses.
An attempted straight right counter from MacArthur Ii misses the target.
MacArthur Ii staying out of range there.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Ii connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacArthur Ii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
A very excited looking Angus MacArthur Ii rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artturi Reinikainen (ranked 8 p4p, 21 weight class) and Arzlan Bathory (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Artturi Reinikainen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artturi Reinikainen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reinikainen misses with a looping right.
Bathory connects with a single shot there.
Reinikainen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Reinikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinikainen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bathory to the ground. Reinikainen is now in Bathory's guard.
Bathory avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reinikainen trying to control but Bathory is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reinikainen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bathory manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bathory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bathory tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinikainen is retaining full guard.
Reinikainen trying to keep a closed guard but Bathory is proving a slippery customer.
Reinikainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bathory stopping the sweep attempt from Reinikainen.
Bathory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bathory content to stall in guard here.
Reinikainen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bathory uses it to pass to side control.
Reinikainen is not content to let Bathory control the position.
Reinikainen is trying to escape the position but Bathory is controlling the position.
Reinikainen is looking to regain half guard here but Bathory keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bathory controlling the action here.
Reinikainen is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reinikainen is pressing down on Bathory's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bathory passes Reinikainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bathory takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reinikainen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bathory passes into side control!
Reinikainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reinikainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bathory pulls his head out easily.
Reinikainen is looking for a sweep. Bathory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bathory is taking a breather. Reinikainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reinikainen tries to roll over but Bathory keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bathory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reinikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reinikainen throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reinikainen manages to avoid it.
Reinikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory lands a lovely overhand right.
Reinikainen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Bathory misses.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Reinikainen is out of range.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands with a hook. Bathory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reinikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bathorys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory lands with a hook. Reinikainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory scores with a decent looking hook.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Reinikainen moved out of range nicely.
Reinikainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reinikainen clinches up with Bathory and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Reinikainen.
Reinikainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reinikainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bathory to keep the fight standing.
Reinikainen misses with the head strike.
Reinikainen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bathory walks away with a smile on his face. Reinikainen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reinikainen gets a clinch.
Reinikainen tries to throw a body punch but Bathory avoids it by throwing Reinikainen back against the cage.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reinikainen showed some decent athleticism there.
Reinikainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bathory has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reinikainen is working away from the top position though.
Reinikainen misses with a head shot. Bathory uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bathory pulls Reinikainen in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen controlling from the top position.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
Reinikainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bathory keeping moving, preventing Reinikainen from controlling successfully.
Reinikainen throws a big elbow that misses.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Reinikainen clinches.
Bathory slowing the pace effectively.
Reinikainen misses with some punches.
Reinikainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reinikainen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reinikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reinikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinikainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reinikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Reinikainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory is looking to score with low kicks.
Bathory misses with a hook.
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 Artturi Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reinikainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bathory counters with a low kick, right behind Reinikainen 's knee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reinikainen.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Reinikainen slips the punch.
Bathory misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Reinikainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reinikainen shoots in for a double leg but Bathory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Reinikainen.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Bathory.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reinikainen scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinikainen lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Reinikainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen connects with a single shot there.
Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Reinikainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bathory.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reinikainen has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Reinikainen there.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Bathory.
Reinikainen shoots in and drives through. Bathory sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bathory's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reinikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reinikainen moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reinikainen misses the shot to the body.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Reinikainen misses.
Reinikainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bathory's head.
Bathory bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reinikainen's head.
Reinikainen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Bathory wants to slow Reinikainen down by chopping away at his legs.
Reinikainen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory.
Jab by Bathory.
Reinikainen avoids a kick to the body.
Reinikainen misses with a leg kick
and Bathory counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Reinikainen.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Reinikainen's head back.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Reinikainen misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Reinikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bathory lands an overhand right.
A big left from Reinikainen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bathory. Those never looked like landing.
Bathory misses with a low kick as Reinikainen jumps back.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reinikainen throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Bathory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reinikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory tries a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
Reinikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bathory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reinikainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Reinikainen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bathory misses with a hook. Reinikainen ducked under it nicely.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bathory throws out the jab.
Reinikainen ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Reinikainen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bathory has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bathory there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reinikainen throws a head kick but Bathory moves out of range.
Reinikainen defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reinikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reinikainen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reinikainen missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reinikainen throws a push kick but Bathory slaps the foot to one side.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Reinikainen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reinikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reinikainen checks a leg kick.
Bathory scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reinikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bathory misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bathory jabs Reinikainen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reinikainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reinikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
Reinikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reinikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen motions for Bathory to come forward. Reinikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bathory! But no joy.
Bathory scores with a jab.
Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Bathory blocks it.
It seemed like Bathory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick.
Bathory misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses.
Reinikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bathory just manages to avoid it.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Reinikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Reinikainen tries to avoid it.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Reinikainen's leg. Reinikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Reinikainen.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reinikainen misses with a wild body shot.
Reinikainen is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs.
Reinikainen clobbers Bathory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory throws a hook but Reinikainen blocks it.
Reinikainen needs to keep his hands up - Bathory had a free shot at his head there.
Bathory thuds a left hand into Reinikainen's body.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reinikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Reinikainen 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.
Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reinikainen tries to move into range but Bathory moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Reinikainen slips under a jab from Bathory.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory fails to land with a series of punches.
Reinikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bathory throws a low kick but Reinikainen avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen lands with a cross.
Reinikainen wants to clinch.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reinikainen throws a head kick that misses.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Reinikainen moved away.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Reinikainen saw that one coming.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bathory enables Reinikainen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bathory manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bathory wants to sweep here but Reinikainen controlling him for the moment.
Reinikainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bathory has wrist control.
Reinikainen is pushing down on Bathory's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bathory is fighting to maintain full guard but Reinikainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bathory taking some punishment here, with Reinikainen in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen working Bathory over with strikes.
Reinikainen is looking to take a break and control but Bathory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bathory blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reinikainen.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reinikainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Bathory is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Artturi Reinikainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reinikainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bathory is pressing down on Reinikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reinikainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinikainen content to stall in guard here.
Reinikainen wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reinikainen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bathory wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reinikainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bathory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Bathory.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Artturi Reinikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Reinikainen's leg but Reinikainen calmly moves out of range.
Bathory throws a lazy right hand but Reinikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reinikainen misses the jab.
Reinikainen throws a series of punches but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory feints a counter leg kick.
Bathory takes one on the button.
Reinikainen staying out of range there.
No joy there for Bathory, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bathory takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bathory gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reinikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bathory.
Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bathory cracks Reinikainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reinikainen.
Bathory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reinikainen slips a jab from Bathory.
Reinikainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinikainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bathory throws a body punch but Reinikainen moves out of range.
Bathory scores with a leg kick.
Bathory connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Reinikainen misses.
Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reinikainen shoots in for a takedown but Bathory shows good takedown defense.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reinikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bathory misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reinikainen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artturi Reinikainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bathory sizes up Reinikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bathory can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reinikainen's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Reinikainen throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory with a nice calf kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bathory lunges at Reinikainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reinikainen's hand.
Reinikainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
Reinikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Bathory. No joy for Reinikainen on that attempt.
Bathory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reinikainen at a distance.
Bathory misses with the combination.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reinikainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Bathory sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reinikainen jumps guard but Bathory stands there with Reinikainen around his waist. Reinikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bathory's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory blocking some punches.
Reinikainen throws a head punch that misses.
Bathory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reinikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bathory works Reinikainen's body with a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Reinikainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reinikainen misses with a low kick as Bathory jumps back.
Bathory punishes Reinikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Bathory has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reinikainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reinikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reinikainen shoots for a takedown but Bathory saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reinikainen misses with a looping left.
Reinikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bathory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Bathory.
Reinikainen lands with a right hand.
Reinikainen takes one to the chin there.
Reinikainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Good shot there by Bathory.
Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reinikainen in his tracks.
Reinikainen jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Reinikainen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reinikainen tries a low kick but Bathory avoids it.
Reinikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reinikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bathory connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory slips under a jab.
Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Reinikainen's shoulder, as Reinikainen tries to avoid the shot.
Reinikainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arzlan Bathory comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bathory 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory is the new lightweight champion!
Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Just Whymer (ranked 5 p4p, 11 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Po has chosen Muay Thai Music - Wai Khru Ram Muay as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Whymer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Po. That did some damage!
Whymer with a nice calf kick.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whymer tries to land a body kick
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Whymer misses
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whymer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whymer swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whymer scores with a hook.
Whymer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whymer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whymer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whymer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po connects with a nice looking jab.
Whymer misses with a body shot
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Po sends Whymer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Po is motioning to the referee to let Whymer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Whymer is rocked!
Po goes for a small jab and connects. Now Po goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Whymer stumbles back but Po runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Whymer to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Whymer will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tong Po!
Tong Po is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Tong Po, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FIGHT
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