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DMMA 38: Imanari vs Vetorwee PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Foster (ranked 5463 p4p, 23734 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 568 p4p, 645 weight class). Kersikov I I has chosen Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem as his entrance music. Carl Foster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kersikov I I.
A quick step to the side and Foster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foster tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov I I avoided it.
Foster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov I I.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Kersikov I I.
Foster moves out of range as Kersikov I I strikes.
Foster fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov I I just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cave in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov I I.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Foster checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov I I.
Foster is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov I I stuns Foster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick that misses.
Kersikov I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov I I.
Foster fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kersikov I I just manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Kersikov I I.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Foster misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot.
Good work by Foster as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Foster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Foster checks a leg kick.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov I I.
It looked like Foster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov I I tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov I I lunges at Foster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foster's hand.
 It looks like Carl Foster has been cut.
Foster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vitali Kersikov I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I misses with a low kick.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick
and Foster counters with a good low kick that Kersikov I I was not able to check.
Kersikov I I misses with a left hand
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov I I 's knee.
Kersikov I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Kersikov I I misses
and Foster makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov I I throws an off balance right hand
and Foster counters with a low kick, right behind Kersikov I I 's knee.
Kersikov I I misses with a low kick.
Kersikov I I looks to throw a body kick
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov I I scores with the left hand. Foster knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster staying out of range there.
Foster is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov I I with the inside leg kick.
Kersikov I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Foster checks a leg kick.
Foster appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov I I.
Foster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov I I scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster defending well as Kersikov I I loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Kersikov I I finds it's way through Foster's defenses.
Kersikov I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kersikov I I dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Foster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov I I misses with a leg kick.
Foster appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov I I tries to clinch up but Foster circles away and keeps his distance.
Kersikov I I misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov I I uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Foster has time to react.
Kersikov I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foster.
Kersikov I I jabs Foster right on the nose. Foster blinks but takes it well.
 Foster is rocked!
Kersikov I I looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Foster tried to counter with a leg kick but Kersikov I I avoided it.
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kersikov I I connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Foster out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitali Kersikov I I!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rivelino Atunes (ranked 2614 p4p, 4357 weight class) and Matteo Sanchez (ranked 322 p4p, 471 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Rivelino Atunes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matteo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes instigates a clinch.
Atunes jumps guard.
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Atunes has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atunes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atunes looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Atunes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Rivelino Atunes !
Jose Rivelino Atunes 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 Finest Guy (ranked 1783 p4p, 2257 weight class) and Papa John (ranked 256 p4p, 302 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finest Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Papa John!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guy misses with a straight right.
Guy thows a left - swing and a miss!
John seems to be stalking Guy here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Guy drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Papa John!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Kisei (ranked 1128 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Wolf Von Hardenberg (ranked 165 p4p, 216 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiso Kisei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolf Von Hardenberg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Von Hardenberg wants to counter the offense by Kisei and move into the clinch position.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Von Hardenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Hardenberg sends Kisei crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Von Hardenberg is motioning to the referee to let Kisei up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Kiso Kisei has been cut.
Von Hardenberg wants to clinch
and Kisei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Hardenberg thinking.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kisei.
 It looks like Wolf Von Hardenberg has been cut.
Von Hardenberg slips under a jab.
It seemed like Von Hardenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kisei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Kisei. Those never looked like landing.
Kisei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Hardenberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei throws the left hand but Von Hardenberg avoids the punch easily.
Kisei throws a shot to the body.
Von Hardenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kisei.
A slow jab from Kisei misses its intended target.
Von Hardenberg tries to clinch but Kisei is having none of it.
Von Hardenberg throws a right hand that misses
and Von Hardenberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Hardenberg! But no joy.
Kisei scores with a nice strike.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Kisei sets himself, and Von Hardenberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Kisei avoids it this time.
Von Hardenberg 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg takes one on the button.
That has opened up Wolf Von Hardenberg's cut even more.
Von Hardenberg misses with a wild body shot.
Von Hardenberg throws a lazy right hand but Kisei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Hardenberg. Von Hardenberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Hardenberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Hardenberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kisei with a body shot.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Hardenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei scores with a punch to the head.
Von Hardenberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei slips under a jab.
Von Hardenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kisei went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kisei lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Von Hardenberg crumples to the floor! Kisei milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Camacho (ranked 1242 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 180 p4p, 285 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho with a hook.
Tenryu looks to land a left hand but Camacho moved out of range nicely.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Camacho saw that one coming.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Tenryu misses with a looping right.
Camacho slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
A big left from Camacho misses.
Tenryu drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tenryu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Tenryu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camacho connects with a single shot there.
Camacho slips a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Camacho 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.
Tenryu misses with a looping right.
Camacho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tenryu throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camacho slips a straight right by Tenryu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho slips a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a good cross that connects.
Tenryu lands a jab to the head.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenryu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tenryu defending well as Camacho loads up on a big left hand.
Camacho throws a body punch but Tenryu moves out of range.
A jab from Camacho misses.
Tenryu swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho blocks a jab.
Camacho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a hook. Camacho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Camacho swings for the body but Tenryu moves out of range.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camacho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camacho displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho looks to land a left hand but Tenryu moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camacho moves into range and clinches up with Tenryu.
Camacho works on Tenryu's body with a couple of short punches.
Tenryu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho lands an uppercut.
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camacho is looking to control Tenryu's arms but Tenryu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Camacho has his back to the cage.
Tenryu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camacho throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camacho with a body shot.
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Camacho looks to land a right hand but Tenryu moved out of range.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Tenryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Tenryu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tenryu misses with a body shot.
Tenryu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camacho on the side of the head.
Camacho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tenryu finds it's way round the side to connect with Camacho's head.
Camacho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tenryu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gen Tenryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho scores with a body shot.
Camacho lands a glancing blow to the side of Tenryu's head.
Tenryu throws out a loose jab but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab.
Camacho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tenryu scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Tenryu misses with a series of wild punches.
Camacho lands with an uppercut that bounces Tenryu off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tenryu throws a hook but Camacho blocks it.
Tenryu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Tenryu.
Camacho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tenryu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camacho stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camacho rushes Tenryu and presses him up against the cage.
Tenryu effectively controlling the action here.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Tenryu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tenryu loads up on a big right hand but Camacho slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho tries to clinch but Tenryu is having none of it.
Camacho slips a jab from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws an overhand right that lands on Camacho's shoulder, as Camacho tries to avoid the shot.
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camacho instigates a clinch.
A short right from Camacho on the inside.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tenryu.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Camacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Camacho.
Camacho keeps control of Tenryu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Camacho lands a right hand.
Tenryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tenryu blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tenryu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tenryu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
Tenryu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anthony Camacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tenryu is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tenryu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands a right hand.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
Camacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tenryu's elbow.
Camacho taking a breather.
Camacho tries to stall but Tenryu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camacho jumps into guard, dragging Tenryu to the mat.
Camacho keeping moving, preventing Tenryu from controlling successfully.
Camacho looking for a guillotine here but Tenryu defends easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Camacho trying to keep a closed guard but Tenryu is proving a slippery customer.
Camacho has his foot on Tenryu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tenryu works his way back into a safe position though.
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tenryu defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tenryu defends well.
Tenryu postures up.
Camacho has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tenryu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Camacho has tightened it up now! Tenryu should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Camacho!
A victorious Anthony Camacho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Hunt (ranked 1359 p4p, 1361 weight class) and Maury Travis (ranked 182 p4p, 183 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maury Travis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Travis takes a step back to recover.
Hunt jabs Travis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Travis misses the target.
Ispa Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis misses with a left hand
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Travis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunt.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Travis 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.
Travis looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Travis.
Travis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Travis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Travis blocks a head kick by Hunt.
Travis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Travis misses with a hook.
Travis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Maury Travis has been cut.
Travis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Travis under the eye.
 Travis is rocked!
Travis dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Travis is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Travis seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab from Travis misses.
Travis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Travis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Travis throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Travis.
Hunt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Travis counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Hunt.
Travis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Räkälä in the buildup to the fight.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Travis and move into the clinch.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Travis moves away.
Travis misses with an uppercut.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Travis counters with a straight right hand.
Travis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Travis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Travis duly obliges.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Travis looks winded!
Hunt keeps control of Travis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Travis misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis working hard to break the clinch.
Travis tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Travis controls the action.
Hunt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Travis's efforts to push away.
Travis letting Hunt take a breather here.
Travis blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
A frustrated look appears on Travis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt has Travis pressed against the cage, preventing Travis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Travis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Travis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Travis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Travis up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Travis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Travis has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Travis wants to break free but Hunt has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Travis.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Travis's ribcage. Travis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maury Travis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Travis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Travis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt defending well as Travis loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Travis.
Travis throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Travis scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Travis can do to turn this around?
Travis scores with a jab.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Travis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Travis counter with a right hand.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Travis's leg. Travis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Travis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Travis.
Travis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Travis there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Travis.
Travis misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a head kick that drops Travis to the mat! Travis scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hunt misses with a body shot.
A big right from Travis misses.
A quick step to the side and Hunt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Travis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Travis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt throws a push kick but Travis slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Travis.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Travis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Travis.
Travis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to move into range but Travis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Travis misses.
Travis blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Travis manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Travis misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
A swing and a miss from Travis.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Travis.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Travis slips the punch.
Travis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt lands a high kick!
Travis throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Travis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Travis connects with a looping right hand.
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Travis throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Hunt drops Travis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Travis looks back up at him and smiles so Hunt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Travis keeps it at a distance.
Travis dodges the punch combination from Hunt.
Travis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Travis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Travis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Travis throws out a counter right but Hunt avoids it with no problem.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt tries to bum rush Travis with a series of wild strikes but Travis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Travis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Travis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt slips a straight right by Travis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a jab when Travis was well out of range.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Travis.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook 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 Ispa Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maury Travis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Travis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Travis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Travis takes a shot to the head.
Travis has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Travis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Travis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Travis lands a body punch.
Travis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Travis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Travis with a nice body shot.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Travis throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt works on Travis's body with a couple of short punches.
Travis is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Travis takes a shot to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt just leaning against Travis, taking a breather.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Travis or not.
A short left from Travis.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Travis or not.
Travis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Travis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Travis's head.
Travis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Travis walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Travis avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Travis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ispa Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Travis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Hunt misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Hunt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Travis misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Travis needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Travis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt thumps Travis with a low kick.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Travis counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Travis.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Travis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Travis's corner calls for a 1-2. Travis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Travis back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maury Travis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Travis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Travis fails to land.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Ispa Hunt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Travis has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Travis pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hunt tries a body shot but Travis blocks it.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Travis blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Hunt has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ispa Hunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwynn Evans (ranked 1154 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Iner Raledran (ranked 168 p4p, 177 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gwynn Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iner Raledran!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raledran avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've been told by Evans's head coaches at Alfred Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Evans moves out of range as Raledran strikes.
Evans walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raledran moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans avoids the body shot from Raledran.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raledran fails to pull guard.
Raledran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raledran misses with a punch on the inside.
Raledran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raledran's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
Evans misses with some punches.
Raledran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raledran swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raledran misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Raledran manages to pull guard.
Raledran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans stays in close to Raledran's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Raledran is retaining full guard.
Raledran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Raledran looking for a triangle here. Evans is fighting it but it looks tight! Raledran pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Evans is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Iner Raledran!
Iner Raledran thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raminus Polus (ranked 1041 p4p, 1379 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 152 p4p, 204 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko misses with a hook
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sisko misses with a body shot.
It looked like Polus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sisko.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
Polus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sisko.
Polus lands a jab to Sisko's midsection.
Sisko misses with an uppercut. Polus saw that one coming.
Benjamin Sisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polus connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sisko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko throws the left hand but Polus avoids the punch easily.
Sisko throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Sisko finds it's target.
Polus gets caught napping as Sisko dives in and scores a takedown. Polus manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Sisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sisko trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
Sisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sisko working his ground and pound in the gym.
Polus keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polus is keeping the position for now.
Polus controls Sisko momentarily but Sisko frees himself.
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.
Polus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sisko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Sisko forces his way into half guard.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Polus is defending well.
Polus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Polus's thigh. Polus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
Sisko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sisko has his hands clasped together but Polus extends and breaks Sisko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Polus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Camaras Account (ranked 458 p4p, 665 weight class) and Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 72 p4p, 100 weight class). Camaras Account has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown
and Account counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Account jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown but Account shows good takedown defense.
Account 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.
Camaras Account has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Account defends it nicely.
Account feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ilmarinen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Account throws a body punch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Account is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Account circles away and we're back to standing.
Account appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ilmarinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Account keeps moving.
Account keeping full guard, as Ilmarinen tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen being controlled here momentarily.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Account is working from the bottom.
Account looking for a sweep. Not yet Account, not yet.
Account keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Account haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Account is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Account is fending him off so far but Ilmarinen persists. Nope, Account circles away and we're back to standing.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown
and Account counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camaras Account is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ilmarinen misses with a takedown
and Account counters with a crisp right that sends Ilmarinen to the canvas! Account follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Camaras Account!
A relieved looking Camaras Account thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Imanari (ranked 174 p4p, 1007 weight class) and Mawvin Vetorwee (ranked 20 p4p, 108 weight class). Imanari comes to the cage accompanied by 吉田兄弟 Rising. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kazuo Imanari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mawvin Vetorwee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetorwee misses with a hook. Imanari ducked under it nicely.
Imanari tries to counter by clinching up but Vetorwee breaks away and moves out of range.
Vetorwee misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vetorwee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vetorwee.
Vetorwee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imanari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Imanari decides to pull guard.
Vetorwee wants to get up but he can't break Imanari's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Imanari is pulling down on Vetorwee's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetorwee preventing the sweep.
Imanari looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vetorwee wants to stand but Imanari is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vetorwee swings for the body but Imanari moves out of range.
Imanari closes the distance and clinches.
Vetorwee is trying to push Imanari away but Imanari has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Imanari keeps control of Vetorwee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imanari is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vetorwee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vetorwee wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Imanari prevents Vetorwee from breaking the clinch.
Imanari pulls guard.
Imanari pulls Vetorwee in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vetorwee won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
Vetorwee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vetorwee looks to throw the jab but Imanari is out of range.
A jab from Vetorwee misses.
Vetorwee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vetorwee throws out a loose jab but Imanari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imanari tries to counter by clinching up but Vetorwee breaks away and moves out of range.
Vetorwee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vetorwee lands with an uppercut that bounces Imanari off the cage and back into range.
Vetorwee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Imanari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vetorwee is looking to get back to is feet but Imanari passes into side control.
Vetorwee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetorwee bucks up and tries to throw Imanari off but instead Imanari has got his back!
Vetorwee tries to roll but Imanari sticks to his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Imanari controlling from the back.
Vetorwee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Imanari stalling.
Vetorwee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vetorwee is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari trying to control the pace.
Vetorwee is looking to improve his position.
Vetorwee looking for submissions off his back.
Vetorwee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Imanari has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vetorwee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Kazuo Imanari will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vetorwee looks to land a left hand but Imanari moved out of range nicely.
Vetorwee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imanari moves away.
Vetorwee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imanari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vetorwee.
Vetorwee throws a jab when Imanari was well out of range.
Imanari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vetorwee.
Imanari blocks a jab.
Imanari tries to counter with a takedown but Vetorwee is quick to defend against it.
Vetorwee throws a lazy uppercut
and Imanari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vetorwee!
Vetorwee is looking for a sweep.
Vetorwee looks to move to half guard but instead Imanari has passed into mount! Damn!
Imanari controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vetorwee is looking to get to half guard.
Vetorwee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vetorwee is trying to stand but he's just given Imanari his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vetorwee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Imanari.
Vetorwee is in bad spot here.
Vetorwee tries to get to his feet, scrambling wildly. Imanari sees the opportunity and transitions to an armbar that forces Vetorwee to tap. Impressive finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuo Imanari!
Kazuo Imanari retains his featherweight title!
Kazuo Imanari decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mawvin Vetorwee was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd check ova ya shouldah kid'.
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