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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Sanchez (ranked 3987 p4p, 6810 weight class) and Paul Webber (ranked 215 p4p, 292 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - Who you wit II. Luis Sanchez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Webber!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanchez throws a combination. Webber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Webber with a series of wild strikes but Webber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez works over Webber's head and body with a nice combination.
 Webber is rocked!
Sanchez sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Webber's defenses. It connects perfectly with Webber's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Sanchez!
Luis Sanchez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Turner (ranked 4343 p4p, 4295 weight class) and Bobby Mercer (ranked 232 p4p, 229 weight class). Mercer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. Bobby Mercer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a leg kick but Mercer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mercer cracks Turner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mercer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Turner to stand back up!
 Turner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Mercer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mercer lands a right hook to the body.
Mercer fakes the body blow, causing Turner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Turner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Mercer!
Bobby Mercer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jesse Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Sterling (ranked 3694 p4p, 3927 weight class) and mr Lankey (ranked 197 p4p, 211 weight class). Sterling comes to the cage accompanied by ILovE. This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Sterling !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, mr Lankey!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankey with a poor takedown
and Sterling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lankey thinking.
Sterling lands a jab to the nose.
Lankey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lankey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Sterling - just one landing.
Sterling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lankey counters with a shoot takedown. Sterling fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankey being controlled here momentarily.
Lankey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lankey postures up and lands a big shot to Sterling 's brow.
We've been hearing good reports from Sterling '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.
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lankey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lankey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lankey wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lankey wants to pass the guard but Sterling is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lankey keeps trying to improve his position.
Sterling has control of Lankey's left arm, preventing Lankey from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sterling trying to keep a closed guard but Lankey is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lankey moves out of range as Sterling strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sterling misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lankey.
Lankey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Sterling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr Lankey.
Lankey shoots for a double leg takedown but Sterling sprawls well. He's pushed Lankey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sterling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankey fails with the takedown
and Sterling counters with a left to the body.
Lankey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sterling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankey moves out of range of the strikes.
Lankey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sterling circles away.
Sterling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lankey moves in looking to clinch but Sterling pushes him off.
Sterling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lankey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sterling .
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Lankey throws a head kick that misses
and Sterling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lankey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
mr Lankey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Lankey misses
and Lankey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lankey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sterling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lankey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sterling .
Lankey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lankey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lankey moves into range and clinches up with Sterling .
Lankey tries for a takedown but Sterling manages to get underhooks.
Lankey pulls guard successfully.
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!
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lankey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sterling has Lankey pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lankey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sterling dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lankey rushes Sterling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sterling takes an elbow to the temple.
Sterling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lankey has Sterling pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sterling manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sterling looking for a takedown.
Sterling is pressed up against the cage. Lankey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sterling down to the mat. Sterling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lankey clinches up with Sterling and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is trying to pull guard but Lankey has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sterling . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lankey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sterling .
Lankey trying to land knees to the body.
Lankey is pressed up against the cage. Sterling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lankey down to the mat. Lankey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lankey clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankey pulls guard effortlessly.
Lankey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Lankey keeps moving.
Lankey working for a triangle but Sterling defends it easily.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Lankey is retaining full guard.
Sterling scoring with some ground and pound.
Sterling distracts Lankey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankey is looking for a triangle but Sterling pushes his legs off easily.
Sterling distracts Lankey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lankey is looking for a triangle but Sterling pushes his legs off easily.
Lankey is trying to keep Sterling in close.
Lankey is looking for a triangle but Sterling pushes his legs off easily.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling is working hard here to advance position.
Lankey controls Sterling momentarily but Sterling frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sterling drops back looking for a leg! Lankey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lankey manages to kick Sterling off! Sterling jumps back into Lankey's guard.
Sterling stands and throws Lankey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling wants to control for a moment but Lankey uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sterling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lankey gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lankey keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Lankey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Lankey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
mr Lankey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lankey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sterling defends well and Lankey ends up having to push Sterling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lankey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lankey closes the distance and pushes Sterling back into the cage.
Lankey is working for takedown but Sterling is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lankey tries to land knees in the clinch but Sterling avoids the damage to the body.
Lankey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lankey tries to land a knee to the head but Sterling blocks with his arms.
Sterling dodges an elbow strike from Lankey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lankey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lankey tries for a takedown but Sterling manages to get underhooks.
Jon Sterling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr Lankey.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lankey.
Sterling has Lankey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lankey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lankey has Sterling pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sterling manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lankey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sterling tries a knee to the head but Lankey blocks it.
Lankey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lankey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lankey looking to slow down the pace here.
Sterling is trying to pull guard but Lankey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lankey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sterling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lankey smiles and moves away.
Sterling circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sterling counters with a left to the body.
Lankey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lankey fails with the takedown
and Sterling counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lankey shoots in looking for a takedown but Sterling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lankey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Sterling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sterling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lankey after a bit of a struggle.
Lankey gets underhooks to prevent Sterling 's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lankey.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lankey throws an elbow but misses.
Lankey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sterling after a bit of a struggle.
Lankey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sterling prevents it.
Sterling tries to score a body lock takedown but Lankey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sterling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sterling tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lankey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sterling blocks it with crossed arms.
Lankey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sterling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sterling 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sterling turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lankey can't do much from the bottom here.
Sterling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lankey, who protects the arm well.
Sterling lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sterling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lankey is trying to control Sterling 's posture but Sterling avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Sterling .
I think Sterling 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Sterling !
In his post fight interview, Jon Sterling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Casanova (ranked 3248 p4p, 4535 weight class) and Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 393 p4p, 506 weight class). Jeff Hecker Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Casanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker Jr defending well as Casanova loads up on a big left hand.
Hecker Jr 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.
No luck for Hecker Jr with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Casanova misses.
Hecker Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Casanova defends well and Hecker Jr ends up having to push Casanova into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Casanova misses with a few strikes there.
Hecker Jr throws a counter combo.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch there but Casanova circles away.
Hecker Jr goes for a double leg but Casanova avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Casanova continues to drive forward.
Dennis Casanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Casanova throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Casanova.
Hecker Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Casanova makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova works Hecker Jr's body with a nice hook.
Hecker Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Casanova gets double underhooks and turns Hecker Jr into the cage.
It looked like Casanova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr takes one on the button.
Casanova throws an overhand right that lands on Hecker Jr's shoulder, as Hecker Jr tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Casanova but Casanova pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Casanova misses with a looping left.
Hecker Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casanova.
Dennis Casanova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hecker Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Casanova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hecker Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Casanova stuffs the takedown.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch there but Casanova circles away.
Hecker Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hecker Jr staying out of range there.
Dennis Casanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Casanova misses.
Despite the aggression on Hecker Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Casanova looks to score with a jab to the body but Hecker Jr is just out of range.
Casanova gets caught napping as Hecker Jr dives in and scores a takedown. Casanova manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker Jr wants to control from the top but Casanova keeps moving.
Hecker Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hecker Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hecker Jr gets to mount! Casanova was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hecker Jr tries to control but Casanova wriggling away.
Hecker Jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hecker Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Casanova because Hecker Jr loaded up on that one.
Hecker Jr unloads with some shots from mount but Casanova bucks and avoids them well.
Casanova keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hecker Jr avoids the attempt from Casanova to control.
Casanova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Casanova tries to get out of the position.
Hecker Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casanova is squirming around, avoiding Hecker Jr's attempts to control the action.
Casanova is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hecker Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Casanova tries to lock up and control but Hecker Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hecker Jr is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hecker Jr tries for a takedown but Casanova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casanova throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Casanova dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Casanova misses the shot to the body.
Casanova misses the jab.
Hecker Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Casanova pinned against the cage. Casanova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hecker Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Casanova is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Casanova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hecker Jr dodges the punch combination from Casanova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casanova misses with a two punch combination.
Casanova lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Casanova. That snapped Hecker Jr's head back.
Casanova throws a body punch but Hecker Jr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but Casanova is having none of it.
Hecker Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Casanova just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hecker Jr.
Dennis Casanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker Jr.
Casanova scores with a body shot.
Hecker Jr shoots and misses
and Casanova connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hecker Jr moves out of range as Casanova strikes.
Hecker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casanova.
Hecker Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Casanova gets double underhooks and turns Hecker Jr into the cage.
Casanova swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hecker Jr is defended easily by Casanova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casanova.
Casanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casanova.
Casanova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker Jr can do to turn this around?
Casanova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casanova misses with a hook. Hecker Jr ducked under it nicely.
Casanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hecker Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Casanova.
Casanova throws a series of punches but Hecker Jr avoids them all with ease.
Casanova misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr closes the distance and pushes Casanova back into the cage.
Hecker Jr jumps guard but Casanova stands there with Hecker Jr around his waist. Hecker Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Casanova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Hecker Jr both land. Nice combination.
Casanova slaps away a takedown attempt from Hecker Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hecker Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casanova.
Casanova misses with an uppercut.
Hecker Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Casanova sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hecker Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Casanova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casanova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Casanova as he jumps to the side.
Hecker Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hecker Jr is breathing heavily.
Hecker Jr misses with a takedown
and Casanova counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casanova cracks Hecker Jr with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hecker Jr tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Casanova pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hecker Jr is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Casanova!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Akinaga (ranked 3564 p4p, 3901 weight class) and Chandra Rajnahn (ranked 415 p4p, 452 weight class). Akinaga comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Wolf Totem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chandra Rajnahn!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akinaga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga avoids the body shot from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Akinaga's half guard.
Rajnahn lands with a punch from half guard.
Akinaga taking some punishment here, with Rajnahn in his half guard.
Rajnahn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akinaga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akinaga is trying to maintain the position but Rajnahn is very close to passing his half guard.
Akinaga keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Akinaga works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akinaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akinaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn throws a big right hand that misses.
Akinaga looking for a sweep. Not yet Akinaga, not yet.
Rajnahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akinaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rajnahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Akinaga controls Rajnahn momentarily but Rajnahn frees himself.
Rajnahn landing with the ground and pound.
Akinaga controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Akinaga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rajnahn has Akinaga pulled in close to control his posture.
Akinaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajnahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rajnahn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akinaga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rajnahn has his hands on Akinaga's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akinaga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rajnahn keeping moving, preventing Akinaga from controlling successfully.
Akinaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akinaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajnahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rajnahn pulls Akinaga in close to his closed guard and prevents Akinaga from doing any damage or advancing position.
Akinaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajnahn moves into the clinch.
Rajnahn tries a body shot but Akinaga blocks it.
A hook to the body from Rajnahn.
Rajnahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akinaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rajnahn.
Rajnahn tries a body shot but Akinaga blocks it.
Akinaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rajnahn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Akinaga is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rajnahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Rajnahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rajnahn shoots in for a takedown but Akinaga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rajnahn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rajnahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinaga moves away.
Rajnahn lands a body shot.
Akinaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rajnahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akinaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Rajnahn.
Danga de danga de dang - Akinaga scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinaga scores with a jab to the body.
Rajnahn looks winded!
Akinaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chandra Rajnahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajnahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akinaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Akinaga.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
 It looks like Chandra Rajnahn has been cut.
Akinaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Akinaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akinaga goes for a small jab and connects. Now Akinaga goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Rajnahn stumbles back but Akinaga runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Rajnahn to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Rajnahn will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kiso Akinaga!
After winning the bout, Kiso Akinaga 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svend Thorsby (ranked 2744 p4p, 2862 weight class) and David De Carlo (ranked 336 p4p, 355 weight class). Svend Thorsby had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David De Carlo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Carlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsby misses with a combination
and De Carlo counters with a single leg into guard. Thorsby didn't expect that.
Thorsby has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De Carlo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Thorsby taking a breather.
De Carlo tries for a takedown but Thorsby manages to get underhooks.
De Carlo looking for a takedown.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Thorsby has De Carlo pressed against the cage.
Thorsby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with some punches.
Thorsby tries to work over De Carlo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thorsby lands a hook that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Thorsby's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
De Carlo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David De Carlo.
Thorsby lands with a right to the head.
De Carlo tries for a takedown. No joy.
De Carlo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thorsby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Carlo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
And De Carlo tries to counter it with a takedown but Thorsby pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thorsby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Carlo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, jab by Thorsby - just one landing.
Thorsby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorsby wants it to stay on the feet.
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Carlo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thorsby works De Carlo's body with a nice hook.
Svend Thorsby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Carlo or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorsby, which made it look bad.
De Carlo shoots in for a takedown but Thorsby shows good takedown defense.
De Carlo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Carlo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorsby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Carlo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Thorsby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorsby.
Thorsby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Carlo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but De Carlo is just out of range.
Thorsby stuns De Carlo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby tries to bum rush De Carlo with a series of wild strikes but De Carlo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorsby lands with a hook. De Carlo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Carlo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thorsby on his heels. He'll look to pass Thorsby's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Thorsby manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thorsby displaying some good clinch control by pressing De Carlo up against the cage.
Thorsby prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby lands with a light punch inside.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby has De Carlo pushed against the cage.
Thorsby lands an uppercut.
De Carlo is working for takedown but Thorsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Carlo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thorsby prevents it.
A short left from Thorsby.
De Carlo can't get the takedown.
De Carlo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thorsby manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Carlo can't get the takedown.
Thorsby works on De Carlo's body with a couple of short punches.
Thorsby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorsby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Carlo is working for takedown but Thorsby is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorsby presses De Carlo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
De Carlo looks winded!
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Carlo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Carlo takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Thorsby.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thorsby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
That's time! Thorsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thorsby drops De Carlo with a beautiful combination! De Carlo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thorsby is looking for the KO!
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a few strikes there.
De Carlo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorsby sprawls well. Thorsby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Carlo gets slowly back to his feet.
David De Carlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thorsby throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Carlo misses with a takedown attempt
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
De Carlo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thorsby to score with a decent uppercut.
De Carlo is rocked!
Thorsby cracks De Carlo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Carlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorsby finish him?
Thorsby slaps away a takedown attempt from De Carlo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Svend Thorsby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David De Carlo.
Thorsby lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens De Carlo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Thorsby from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw De Carlo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Svend Thorsby!
Our winner, Svend Thorsby, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1825 p4p, 3542 weight class) and Branibar Voiwar (ranked 263 p4p, 460 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Branibar Voiwar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voiwar misses with a combination
and Shifter counters with a shoot takedown. Voiwar fights it but they end up in guard.
Voiwar wants to stand and escape but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Voiwar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shifter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Voiwar is retaining full guard.
Shifter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Voiwar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shifter, into his guard.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voiwar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Voiwar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Voiwar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Voiwar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shifter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shifter is looking to cinch up a triangle. Voiwar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shifter's body to avoid the submission. Shifter has instead reached around Voiwar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shifter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Van Hoodonk (ranked 2937 p4p, 2539 weight class) and Hunter Acosta (ranked 364 p4p, 302 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acosta misses with a hook
and Van Hoodonk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acosta throws an off balance right hand
and Van Hoodonk counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Hunter Acosta has been cut.
Acosta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Acosta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Acosta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Hoodonk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Hoodonk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Hoodonk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Acosta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Hoodonk counters with a nice right hand that sends Acosta toppling to the canvas! Acosta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Van Hoodonk finish him?!
Acosta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Hoodonk weaves into range and cracks Acosta right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Acosta goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Van Hoodonk is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 1403 p4p, 1228 weight class) and Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 191 p4p, 163 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Alvarez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Alvarez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez checks the leg kick.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez cracks Sitsongrit with an open hand slap.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez clinches.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Alvarez jumps guard and drags Sitsongrit to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sitsongrit rolls with it to try and escape but Alvarez cranks on the arm and Sitsongrit is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Alvarez!
Our winner, Tyler Alvarez, 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 Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 976 p4p, 1801 weight class) and Youssef Alaoui (ranked 147 p4p, 269 weight class). Nakagawa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Koto - CloZee. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Youssef Alaoui enters the cage!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Youssef Alaoui!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaoui scores with a jab.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alaoui lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alaoui throws a head kick but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alaoui throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakagawa counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakagawa wants to control but Alaoui is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Alaoui manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nakagawa.
Alaoui is controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alaoui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alaoui controlling Nakagawa's posture.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is working from the bottom.
Nakagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Alaoui.
Nakagawa wants to control from the top but Alaoui keeps moving.
Alaoui wants to sweep here but Nakagawa controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alaoui keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakagawa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alaoui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alaoui.
A countering left hand to the body from Alaoui misses.
Youssef Alaoui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alaoui in his tracks.
Nakagawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alaoui.
Alaoui scores with a sloppy right hand. Nakagawa should have avoided that one.
Alaoui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Nakagawa misses.
Alaoui throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Alaoui ducks under a wild hook from Nakagawa.
Alaoui gets caught flat footed, as Nakagawa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alaoui manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Alaoui scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaoui misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Alaoui.
Alaoui lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Nakagawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alaoui.
Alaoui lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nakagawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alaoui lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Alaoui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alaoui lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alaoui sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakagawa tests Alaoui's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Alaoui misses.
Nakagawa throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Youssef Alaoui dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alaoui lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
Nice cross by Alaoui.
Alaoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alaoui.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakagawa walks into a straight right hand from Alaoui.
Alaoui throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaoui works the jab nicely.
Alaoui lands a nice shot to the body.
Alaoui throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alaoui misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakagawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alaoui avoids it really well and circles away.
Alaoui misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Alaoui connects with a looping right hand.
Youssef Alaoui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alaoui lunges at Nakagawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakagawa's hand.
Alaoui scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alaoui counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Alaoui.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa scores with a decent looking hook.
Alaoui plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaoui throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alaoui throws a head kick that misses.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alaoui.
Alaoui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui misses with a looping right.
Alaoui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alaoui connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaoui looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alaoui avoids it well and moves away.
Alaoui throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alaoui scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alaoui connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alaoui missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alaoui looks to land a left hand but Nakagawa moved out of range nicely.
Alaoui throws a body kick that misses.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alaoui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alaoui quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Alaoui defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alaoui manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alaoui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alaoui bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakagawa's guard.
Alaoui got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakagawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alaoui has managed to get both his arms back between Nakagawa's legs - danger averted.
Alaoui showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Youssef Alaoui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alaoui avoids the body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alaoui was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alaoui! But no joy.
Alaoui lands a nice looking body shot.
Alaoui digs a good hook to Nakagawa's body.
Alaoui lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Alaoui.
Nakagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Alaoui lands a head kick. Nakagawa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Nakagawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Alaoui does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Alaoui connects with a body shot that sends Nakagawa's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaoui throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Alaoui cracks a nice hook into Nakagawa's ribs.
Alaoui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakagawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alaoui.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Alaoui is quick to defend against it.
Alaoui fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Alaoui avoids it well and moves away.
Nakagawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alaoui.
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Alaoui sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Alaoui was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaoui working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alaoui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alaoui after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa decides to pull guard.
Alaoui pushing down on Nakagawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alaoui is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nakagawa!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa wants to hold on but Alaoui pushes him away.
Alaoui wants to control the pace but Nakagawa is squirming around nicely.
Nakagawa can't escape the position.
Alaoui mounts Nakagawa! Really nice guard pass there!
Alaoui controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nakagawa trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakagawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alaoui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alaoui controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakagawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alaoui defends well.
Alaoui controlling from the top position.
Nakagawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alaoui can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Youssef Alaoui really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nakagawa moves into range and clinches up with Alaoui.
Nakagawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakagawa drags the fight down to the ground.
Alaoui stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Alaoui is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa moves into full mount! Alaoui won't be happy about that!
Nakagawa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alaoui is surviving well by controlling Nakagawa's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa prevents Alaoui from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakagawa there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Alaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount and Alaoui is in trouble!
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot to the head.
Alaoui wants to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alaoui really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alaoui wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is having none of it.
Nakagawa thowing shots but they're missing.
Nakagawa looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakagawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alaoui is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nakagawa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Alaoui is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alaoui wants to hold on but Nakagawa pushes him away.
Nakagawa looking to control but Alaoui is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alaoui is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa trying to control but Alaoui is having none of it.
Nakagawa throwing strikes here but Alaoui is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nakagawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alaoui is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa had his way with Youssef Alaoui in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Alaoui feints and then cracks Nakagawa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nakagawa down.
Nakagawa misses with a takedown
and Alaoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakagawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Alaoui manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nakagawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alaoui throws out a counter right but Nakagawa avoids it with no problem.
Alaoui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alaoui throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alaoui lands with a nice combination. Nakagawa backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaoui throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Alaoui swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nakagawa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Nakagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaoui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alaoui wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakagawa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakagawa slips nicely into half guard.
Nakagawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alaoui tries to get to full guard but Nakagawa has control of the leg.
Alaoui is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakagawa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakagawa's back!
Alaoui trying to control momentarily.
Nakagawa turns into Alaoui and is now in his guard.
Nakagawa is pushing down on Alaoui's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alaoui is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakagawa has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa trying to control from half guard but Alaoui is working away.
Alaoui has his hands clasped together around Nakagawa's back. He's all about the action.
Nakagawa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakagawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alaoui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alaoui is trying to get back to full guard.
Alaoui moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Nakagawa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alaoui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Youssef Alaoui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakagawa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alaoui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alaoui is pulling down on Nakagawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakagawa, at least for the moment.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa stopping the sweep attempt from Alaoui.
And that's the end of the fight!
Youssef Alaoui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alaoui 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youssef Alaoui!
Youssef Alaoui is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Youssef Alaoui, 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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